There were lots of flowers to capture today but in the interest of saving some for another day I'll post a shot of the ox-eye daisy (also known as a false sunflower - yep, I googled it), and a couple of the columbine, one of my favourites, which I've grown from seed. Both of these have fairly long bloom periods and add a lot of colour to the summer garden.
(18-55mm f5.6 1/160 sec ISO200)
(18-55mm f8 1/400 sec ISO200)
(18-55mm f8 1/500 sec ISO200)
26 comments:
Yes they are beautiful. I guess I ought to take a walk around mine and see what I can find. I loved my vacation but like you I'm glad to be back.
I even like to go to my own grocery store when I get home! It is interesting how a garden or potted plants change in just a short time...and, the dreaded weeds seem to take advantage too! You came back to some beautiful flowers and you captured them very nicely. Enjoy!
Rick did you start the seeds indoors then transfer them outdoors? They are magnificent! I love your photos. I just might borrow your ideas, I'm looking for long blooming flowers. I still have one huge flower bed to clean up and replant, that's one rather large summer project. I'll do a before and after photo of that one.
Enjoy your Saturday!
The ox-eye daisy is awesome and you captured it well.
It's nice to see the fruit of your hard work, isn't it? Flowers growing everywhere from seeds you planted yourself.
What a wonderful world!
Que boas-vindas à casa mais magnífico! Lindas flores! Lindos cliques fotográficos!
Beijos.
I like the uniqueness you caught of the honeysuckles and the sunny disposition of the daisy.
excellent light! good colors..perfect..regards
Excellent and Amazing are the proper words :-)
Greetz,
Joseph
Yup, sure beautiful Rick, bet you ready now for another trip,lol.
Such beautiful flowers, and a nice welcome home!
Gorgeous shots.I love the Columbine especially.
Blessings,Ruth
@Scott - a vacation is nice, but the old adage about home, sweet home is so true. Looking forward to see what you found in your garden.
@Carolyn Ford - yep, the neighbourhood never looked so good ;-) And very true about the weeds - they were all cleaned up before I left - where did they come from!!
Thanks for stopping by Carolyn.
@darlin - I built a very simple little cold frame last year in a spot in the garden; covered it with an old window so it would retain some heat, and started the seeds in it - worked like a charm. I transplanted from there to the flower beds when the plants were about 6" tall. Both of these flowers are perennials, very easy to grow, and will bloom quite long.
Look forward to your before & after shots. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
@M. Hassan - thank you M! Yes, it's always satisfying to start your own flowers and watch them come up every year. It's incredible to put a dead-looking seed into the ground and watch it turn into a beautiful flower! Truly a remarkable creation.
@teca - a espécie redige. muito obrigado. abraços!
@S. Etole - thank you Susan. What a creation we live in - ours to enjoy!
@Costea Andrea Mihai - thanks for your kind words Costea.
@CarreraCaballo - thank you Joseph; the flowers did all the 'work' ;-)
@imac - lol, seems they do even better while I'm away, or maybe they just look better when I haven't seen them for a while! :-)
@Jeanne Klaver - it sure was; checking out the garden is always a highlight of getting home!
@Ruth's Photo Blog - thank you Ruth; also a favourite of mine!
So beautiful! Columbine is one of my faves, as well! :o)
@Krista - and they have such an interesting shape - always makes for a great shot!
Beautiful lighting on these flowers, makes for great photography!
@Karen - yes, I think I prefer evening light - mainly 'cause I'm up then ;-)
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