RAINBOW UMBRELLA

I saw this rainbow umbrella on 31 Jan in my former office. I would love to get my hands on one of them.

WATER GARDEN

The lava stone planters were replaced by this small floating platform of plants, consisting mainly of Cyperus alternifolius (common name: Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm; Family: Cyperaceae) and Hydrocotyle vulgaris (common name: Water Pennywort; Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae).

The school of Blood Parrot Fish must all be huddled together to shield themselves from the scorching rays of the sun.

MUSHROOMS

I saw this beautiful clump of mushrooms growing on a dead log in a back alley. Without hesitation, I whipped out my camera and took a photograph of it. It resembles a series of small umbrellas. Nature never fails to cheer me up when I am down.

Mushrooms are so interesting and beautiful to me. They persist to grow even on dead stuff and are often under-appreciated.

I don't know if this is a sign for me. I had a rough time this morning and am still feeling down and unsettled. To me, the many umbrellas signify the amount of shelter and support I am receiving. Do I sound like an idiot? I guess this is my way of consoling myself with nature's help.