Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 12hMy subconscious thought was that I have not taken photos of dahlias this year. A quick search through my phone's photo library proved otherwise. At the height of the summer heat waves that we experienced, I took photos of this vibrant dahlia. 🌱🌸🏵 📍Hyde Park, London 2937
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 12hEach sunrise brings a new day with hope. Don't give up on positive things Mary! (I need to read that to myself too.) 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 12hThank you 🙏 on another platform, some clever person has insisted that this photo is generated by AI. 🤭😅 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 11/10/2026"There's a special love Like an eagle flying with a dove I'll find it in the end If I keep on searching, but until then I'm Carrie not-the-kind-of-girl-you'd-marry That's me" A tribute, on the 50th anniversary of its release, to the fantastic album ABBA/ARRIVAL. It has brought me lots of joy. 3323
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026One last look at the summer flowers in the Memorial Gardens surrounding the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. 🌱🌸 📍Victoria Memorial, London SW1 1394
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Something I look forward to seeing every weekend! 🌸🌺🌼🌻🌱 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026The first time I got to see it in the West End was in 1996. Seen it a number of times since then. Always electrifying. 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Thank you and I am delighted to find a fellow fan of the Phantom. 120
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Beautiful capture, it brings back memories of taking the train from Grand Central to Greenwich, CT! 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Coincidence or not...my latest post includes orchids in the same colour! 🌸🌱 010
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Thank you, I didn't know that. Perhaps I should plan a trip to Anglesey next summer to see them. 000
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Celebrating 40 years of The Phantom Of The Opera on stage in the West End with this close up of a floral display for Chelsea In Bloom. 🌱🌹🌸 The show has music and staging that electrifies me, just like this display did. 📍London 4547
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Not as easy as I thought they would be! Fortunately Thai has Sanskrit based alphabets. Not my finest choice for spending a sabbatical. 🫣😲🫠 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Thank you 🙏 my grandfather had an English sister-in-law who used to have Bengal roses in her garden in Darjeeling. But the rose wasn't well regarded by the people of Bengal as it wasn't flashy enough. 🤭 Will look at the link you've sent, I'm busy studying for Greek and Thai languages exams! 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Rosa rugosa 'Rubra', commonly known as the Japanese rose or rugosa rose, is also called the Bengal rose. 🌱🌹 It has been a number of years since I last saw a well formed example of this rose. Hoping that next year will deliver more like this one in the photo. 📍Hyde Park Rose Garden, London 415120
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 08/10/2026No you didn't sound like that, I enjoyed reading your comment. 😊🙏 010
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 08/10/2026It was a display at the Chelsea In Bloom flower festival in the month of May. The rest of your observations are accurate though! 😊 100
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Leaving it to you to identify the flowers in this floral display for Chelsea In Bloom, May 2026. 🌱🌸🪻 📍Chelsea, London SW3 89016
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Thank you 🙏 another day has rushed by. Enjoy the rest of your day! 110
Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) 'Limelight'. The large, cone-shaped flower clusters transition from green or white to pinkish-red tones as they mature from September onwards. 🌱🪻🌸 Many BlueSky folk like this flower, so I dedicate this post to all of you. 📍Kensington, London W8 2603
