Royal Poinciana

What a brilliant color. That's a tree isn't it. It must be breathtaking to view in person.
Thanks for sharing it with us folks up north who do not see these beauties.

Thanks! Yes, it is a tree; here is a picture of a different one.. they are absolutely glorious when in bloom. I have always loved the Caribbean name for it: 'Flamboyant'

Indeed it is

That is so beautiful!

I remember when I first saw these in Trinidad. It was the start of a lifelong dream of becoming a painter someday. I still haven't taken any steps to make the dream come true, but I'm only 70.

Trinidad is where I first saw them too! When were you there, @zuzu ?

What a vibrant color, great choice for a banner!

I was there in 1964 and 1965, Hetty. Could we have run into each other there?

Oh no, I was still in school

I thought you might have grown up there. I met some Dutch families from Java there.

Poinciana is also a beautiful song....I just listened to Vic Damone singing it.

Thanks for pointing this out, it is delightful! I have a vague recollection of hearing it before but wouldn't have remembered if you hadn't mentioned it.

Love the banner and I especially love the picture you posted in this thread of the trees blooming. My my, they sure are beautiful.