Janet Brien's photos with the keyword: Martin Luther King

Today I was determined to get across our meadow and into the lower forest to see if the wild sweet peas were in bloom. Alas...I was making my way across the field when I saw the beautiful faces of blue flax flowers staring up at the morning sun and I knew I'd found my subject for my 365! These tiny flowers are about 1/2" across and they live for just one day! The fibers taken from stems of these plants are 2-3 times stronger than cotton and flax is used to make cloth, paper, and its seeds are made into oil! Such a beautiful flower, such an incredibly useful plant! Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Wikipedia: Martin Luther King, Jr.

In our front yard, growing around the sides of the house, are Blue Periwinkle bushes which are now covered with these beautiful flowers. I absolutely love the "star within a star" and the swirling appearance of the petals. Always a favorite, a closely related species of these flowers grow wild here in Oregon. The quote I chose was in response to the situation on Flickr, which was making me very depressed. I have decided to remove my comments about my struggles and frustrations because the solution is clear: I closed my account at Flickr and moved to ipernity and have been very happy ever since! Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Wikipedia: Martin Luther King, Jr.