This week, we present a full spectrum of nature’s best. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

The surprise lily (Lycoris squamigera), aka resurrection lily or naked lady, photographed by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Trellis mandevilla and lantana, sent by Faith Farinholt. Brilliant orange canna lily nurtured by Spencer McNeil in Harcum.

Birds line up to get fresh water from birdbath on Ginger Rowe’s deck. Atlantic pigeonwings growing in Hayes; sent by Julie Shields. Portulaca flowers at the home of Carolyn Turpin.

God’s creation peeking through Jerry Young’s window in Gloucester. Sunflower in Mathews, photo by Laura Smith.

Witches’ broom sticks, a coral fungi, and American carrion beetle rescued from a standing water dish, both from Jeri Trudeau. She suspects the beetle was eating dead mosquito larvae, thus worth saving!...