Stop and Smell The Flowers: Photo Essay

With summer gradually approaching, I have decided to photograph some flowers that I enjoy looking at throughout the spring and summer months. Flowers add a touch of color to our lives that tend to cheer us up. Flowers typically symbolize beauty, love, and tranquility. These are flowers that I have found around the Quad Cities, some in my neighborhood and others at places like Scott County Park. Beauty is all around you, just stop and smell the flowers!