Monday, June 14, 2010

(Day 165) Beyond Solomon's glory

From all accounts it would appear that King Solomon from Biblical times was not only endowed with great wisdom, but also with riches, looks, and glory. He was the epitome of what most humans would aspire to. And yet, despite all his glory, we're told that the flowers of the field are clothed in more glory than King Solomon was. So I went out this evening to capture some of that. Here are some more wildflowers found on our land.

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60mm  f11  1/40 sec  ISO200)

















60mm  f8  1/20 sec  ISO200)

















60mm  f7.1  1/60 sec  ISO200)

















60mm  f7.1  1/60 sec  ISO200)

21 comments:

darlin said...

Astounding shots Rick and wonderful words of wisdom. I love these photos, makes me want to take a closer look at what I'm surrounded with out in the country.

S. Etole said...

We miss a lot when we hurry along ... thanks for these reminders.

Rick said...

@darlin - thank you. There are amazing things growing all around us that we often don't 'see'.

Rick said...

@S. Etole - so true Susan! Thanks for stopping by.

Unknown said...

Oh wow... and capture it you did, for sure!!! That last shot is so peaceful and... happy and serene. :o)

imac said...

A touch of the wild eh Rick, well, my friend you captured wild very nice indeed.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

WOW !!! These images are spectacular.
Blessings,Ruth

Teté M. Jorge said...

Flores tão mimosas... fotos tão delicadas...

Beijos.

Rick said...

@Krista - I think those are called 'Dutchman's Breeches' - not sure if happy and serene apply ;-) Thanks for stopping by.

Rick said...

@imac - thanks mac; there's a lot of 'wild' around here to capture!

Rick said...

@Ruth's Photo Blog - thank you Ruth!

Rick said...

@teca - thank you teca. Espere que você tem um dia amável !

J.J.S. said...

Amen to that.
Your photos have turned out really well here, Rick. The lighting is great. Was it sunset when you took them?

Rick said...

@J.J.S. - thanks Joel. Yes, I went for a walk later in the evening; in some places the sun was already behind the trees.

Dagmar said...

Hey Rick saw you were crawling on your knees again uh. Great shots. I love flowers.
D.

What Karen Sees said...

Beautiful flowers. You must have a lovely piece of property. How much land do you have to photograph!

Rick said...

@Barefoot from Heaven - LOL! yes, and I got my clean jeans dirty! Thanks Dag - glad you enjoyed them.

Rick said...

@Karen - thank you Karen; we're very blessed to have 77 acres - not very good farm land (I don't farm), lots of cedars and stones, but we love it; always wonderful things to photograph.

Marie said...

jolie série de photos de fleurs, avec de belles couleurs.

Jeanne Frances Klaver said...

I love wildflowers...just the very thought of them (WILD) gives me chills.

Rick said...

@Jeanne Klaver - I do too - I look forward to the new ones each month seems to bring - an almost endless variety.