Flowers Blooming Everywhere!

I don't usually post on non-work days, but I need to play with my new camera til I'm a little better with it.



The flowers in the yard are really enjoying all this rain!



The lotus flowers today were gorgeous.



The tiger lilies also light up the back yard.



There's an absolute riot of spider lilies in the front yard.



I still don't have a really good picture of them, but I'm working on it!



I think I need a 78-135mm IS lens next. It will really help my photography skills develop a little more.



It always amazes me to watch the lotus flowers open up over the course of a few short hours...



Aren't they stunning?



I think I need some macro rings too. I think I'm starting my Christmas list :)