Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Blossoms up Close!

Mid to late summer, I took some time to wander in my garden
and take a close-up look at the flowers in bloom.

Way
close
up.

Today, if you have gloomy or cold or white snowy weather,
think back to last season.

Here, I will help you......




The pistils inside the orange day lilies were amazing!:







I LOVED that the bee "matched" the flower!:
















And this fuzzy cutie laying in the "fireworks" center of this pink flower
just begged my lens to take a shot!:







He deserved a closeup!:









The Hollyhocks were so delicate...weaved, see-thru petals, that looked like silk woven threads:








An orange explosion, led by golden dustmop centers!:






Speaking of explosions.....
the center of these flowers looked like fireworks to me!:

Whereever you are today,
don't forget to look at the DETAILS
around you....
they are amazing. 

You just need to take the time to notice.

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18 comments:

  1. Bossy BettyNovember 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    That's the first time I ever saw a bee's knees! Beautiful!

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  2. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Once again, wonderful photos! Such detail! You are amazing with that camera!

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  3. MadSnapperNovember 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    your details are MAGNIFICENT. love those pistons, and the BEE Wow on that, the colors are gorgeous. amazing shots, all of these. as always. bet you can't take a bad shot

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  4. TexWisGirlNovember 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    loved these. that fuzzy bee made me smile, big time!

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  5. Country Gal November 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful photos ! Have a great day !

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  6. LindyLouMacNovember 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I think I have left it too late to get organised to enter this month, especially as we do not have a dog or cats of our own any more.
    Thanks for coming to support me with my new photography project! I am adding you to my photography blog roll.

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  7. Sandi McBrideNovember 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I love these photos...I'm ready for my close up, Mr DeMille!
    Sandi

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  8. Brian MillerNovember 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    wow some really beautiful textures in the flowers...really like that second yellow one with the bee...

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  9. MellodeeNovember 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    My goodness, you take absolutely gorgeous photos! I love these close-ups of Mother Nature showing off! lol!

    I know I'm being a pain in the posterior, but I'm pretty sure that the parts of the flowers are named "pistil" not "piston". Just fyi.

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  10. RamakrishnanNovember 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    These are some of the most amazing series of flower pics that I have seen in a long time. Great captures.

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  11. L. D. November 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Wonderful shots. The close ones are great.

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  12. Ruth HiebertNovember 30, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Thanks for this bouquet of beauty. I love close-up shots.

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  13. Linda ReederNovember 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    A bit of summer on a cold winter day.

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  14. EllenNovember 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Ah the beauty of nature, God's little gifts. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Beeeeeutiful...

    No snow here, but finally colder temps.

    Your bit-of-late-summer, is always welcome.

    Gentle hugs,
    "The orange-scented zephyrs stirred, the branches rustled, and the tinsel crackled like merry music, to which the sparkling lights danced."

    ~~E.T.A. Hoffman "The Nutcracker"

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  16. accessyourukpensionDecember 2, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon

    Retirement

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  17. pennyDecember 2, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Your flowers and bee shots are amazing, Joan. I am in awe of you delightful blog.

    be well n happy,
    Pam

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  18. How Much Do I Need to RetireDecember 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Nice shots! What's your camera? Your pics look crisp and sharp as if that bee is alive and ready to give me a sting!

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