Camouflage (Crepe Myrtle 2)

Camouflage, or .... How to hide the Crepes

Crepe

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Just in case your not from around these parts, the Crepe Myrtle is Arkansas' premier flowering shrub (or tree) throughout the blistering summer. I tend to associate the start of Myrtle season with the Fourth of July, when the Crepes explode like so many Roman Candles.

As is, Myrtles come in at least four colors: Cumulo White, Cotton Candy pink, Ruby Red, and Dark Lavender. As for shape, they range from sprigs and sprays to big bushes or even full blown trees, as shaped by pruning.

For even more on Crepes, and the genesis of the Crepe Myrtle seed head see:

http://idarkansas.blogspot.com/

http://idarkansas.blogspot.com/2008/07/creype-myrtle-extravaganza-sp.html

Only Color in Town; 08/25/07

Crepe Myrtle Mayhem (c) by Kirk Jordan

All pics, August 07/05 - Central Arkansas

As of today, Central Arkansas is in something of a brown-down wither. We did have a pretty wet early July, but have been largely rainless since. As such, the only notable color is still found on the explosive Crepe Myrtle Bushes.

Top two pictures feature extended exposures (deliberate camera motion) and flash - after sunset. Later two pictures feature flash in combination with day.


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The Mighty Works Project exists to contemplate the relationship between Crepe Myrtle, war heads, and sea coral.

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Note orignal post came with a Kinddom Arts Review: Phil Keaggy in Little Rock. for details see

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http://startledbyexistence.squarespace.com/kingdom-arts-profiles/2008/2/26/keaggy-concert-rieview-lr-ar-81107.html