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Flower Photo: Azalea and Rhododendron Garden at EJC Arboretum

Red Azalea Photo

The rain gods took a brief intermission during my Virginia vacation to allow me to visit the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University. I didn't get to explore the full 125 acres because of muddy trails, but I did spend lots of time chasing bees around the azalea and rhododendron gardens. The above bumble bee stayed still the longest while enjoying a red azalea. The bee that was buzzing around the pink rhododendron below was too blurry in my other shots and missed his chance at fame.

Pink Rhododendron Photo

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  1. Aritha V. May 13, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    I love this color! Beautiful!
    http://momentsfrozentime.blogspot.nl/

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  2. DeniseinVAMay 13, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    Hope you had a great vacation. I know it was rainy here a lot last week. Beautiful photo! Busy bee and flowers, lovely combination.

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  3. LindaMay 13, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    Such a gorgeous photo! You have a lovely blog. :)

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  4. HettyMay 13, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Now is the best time to see rhododendrons. Enjoy them! Groetjes Hetty

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  5. Vilt og vakkertMay 13, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    Heisann.... our Rhododendron will soon bloom! Happy weekend ;:OD)

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  6. NanaHoodMay 17, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    I don't see how you find such gorgeous flowers every week!

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  7. stevebethereMay 17, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful and i like the name Rhododendron try saying that after a few wines :-)

    Have a bloomingtastic week :-)

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  8. Cascia TalbertMay 17, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    Your flowers are beautiful!

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  9. NCSueMay 17, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful image. Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/05/getting-ready-to-play.html

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  10. AmilaMay 17, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    Very pretty flowers.I like pink one most.

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  11. IvyMay 17, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    Gorgeous flower captures!

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  12. Dominique GohMay 17, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Lovely light pink bloom.

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  13. Indah Nuria SavitriMay 18, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    the red one is so gorgeous..

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  14. EmilyMay 18, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Very pretty photos!

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  15. katiecupcakesMay 18, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    How lovely!! My rhododendron just bloomed too and it's so pretty!

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  16. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 18, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    Wonderful shots!
    Many thanks for linking up with the Floral Friday Fotos meme.

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  17. NataliaMay 20, 2016 at 7:27 PM

    Lovely pictures!

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  18. La Vie en MayMay 20, 2016 at 10:47 PM

    Wow, so pretty!

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  19. Karren HallerMay 22, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    I missed this week due to being sick after being bit by my cat and the antibiotic made me deathly ill. But I wanted to thank you for stopping by to share on #OMHGWW.
    Hope you have a great week, see you soon!
    Karren

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