Tag: flowers
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Delight of the Outdoors
Delight of the outdoors starts with the first step on the trails because I never know what will cause me to stop to capture a memory. On this day, the simple things that brought joy were wildflowers growing all along the path at the Creekside Park Trails in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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From Above and Below
Mayapple blossoms captured from above and below. These lovely blooms were hiding underneath the mayapple’s huge leaves. I would never have known to get down low for a look except for fellow blogger Eliza Waters suggesting it a couple of week ago and I am so glad she did. Otherwise, I might have missed their…
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Never Grows Old
For me, the love of reading never grows old. As a kid, I remember looking forward to Saturdays. That was my day to ride the bus to the downtown library to check out as many books as I could carry. In today’s world, that fondness of books has not diminished but the things I read…
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Moments of Solitude
Being an extreme introvert, moments of solitude and alone time are a must for me. It is probably of the main reason that I enjoy early morning hikes while photographing in the quietness of the day. Lens-Artists Photography Challenge #238 – Alone Time
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All in a Row
Day 41 of 365 Crown of thorns, a hardy perennial with blossoms all in a row, These were showing off their blossoms at Chicago’s Garfield Conservatory. Flower of the Day
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In the Community Garden
Captured the result of several gardeners hard work at the Community Garden at Foundation Meadow Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. (Summer of 2022) Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Things People Grow
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Standing Out With Distinction
Even in a roomful of flowers, anthuriums have a way of standing out with distinction. These were showing off their splendor at Chicago’s Garfield Conservatory. Macro Monday – Day 30 of 365 Flower of the Day
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A Slow Unfurl to Fullness
Day 21 of 365 A Slow Unfurl to Fullness Cee’s Black and White Challenge – Circles and Curves
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Raindrops on Petals
Day 13 of 365 Raindrops on petals of a yellow daisy . . . Actually, not raindrops but drops of water from my faucet. Yes, I’ve been experimenting with flash in my basement once more. Flower of the Day
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Trial and Error
With a mixture of drizzle and snow falling, I stayed mostly indoors yesterday. It was a good day to try using a flash on my camera for the first time. Up to now, I have used only natural light for my photos. Here are two results of many clicks taken indoors of a blooming kalanchoe…
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Pause From Fluttering
Macro Monday Swift and snappy insects, taking a pause from fluttering from place to place.
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Delicate Softness
The delicate softness of a cotton flower and a tulip at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
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Then It Was Gone
Bees were buzzing at Ogden Gardens. This one stopped long enough for me to click and then, it was gone!