Thursday, December 8, 2011

Zinnia Delights - Take Two!




The animation from the last post was fun but needs some work (anyone got suggestions - using iPhoto, I don't have PS or PSE), so for now I'll show the photos here as have done in the past.

One photo per day, finishing today except for a missed day between image 2 and 3. Enjoy!










8th December

That's better, I like good definition. Maybe I'll be able to work out a better animation one day!

Hope you find pieces of joy, beauty and contentment in your day/evening too!

UPDATE!!!!!!
The following ten days of  this flower's opening are here for your further enjoyment!

Sharing at And Then She Snapped, This or That Thursday, Sneak Peek, I Heart Macro.

42 comments:

Sylvia K said...

You did it and it's terrific!

Sylvia

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Fine definitions ... wonderful clarity in this set !

Reena said...

Beautiful ... and great detail!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful set. Sorry I can't help with the animation.

Joyful said...

Your photos always delight me; esp. your flower macros. Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer@threedogsinagarden said...

What a treat to see a beautiful flower unfold!

Gail Dixon said...

I used to think zinnias were so ordinary until I planted and started photographing them. They really are full of personality and delight. Great job capturing the almost daily progress.

DeniseinVA said...

Fantastic macro's. Absolutely stunning!

Unknown said...

Great photos, I'd like to learn how to do animations too!

Kateri said...

Lovely series of photos. I'm swooning over this stunning pink zinnia!

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

I so love your beautiful and creative flower images. They're always a joy to see!

Anonymous said...

This is just stunning; I wish I could get some photographs like these!

Liz said...

Absolutely beautiful! It must be lovely to have a garden to appreciate (and record) the gradual opening of a flower.

geanina said...

beautiful macros. fantastic work; )

magda in queensland australia said...

I think I agree with you for now Pieces of Sunshine... seeing the Zinnia unfold in this way is lovelier. Either by scrolling, or with the slide-show.
Beautifully done photos too...
Thank you from Magda and Crew in Australia

Joop Zand said...

Wonderful macro's...... i love them all.

Greetings, Joop

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

I was amazed at the pattern the bud made when fully closed. Such abundance of beauty in each step of it's unfolding and you caught them perfectly with your lens.

Anonymous said...

Wow wow wow - I can see the flower blossoming. Amazing shots!

You can always make a slideshow in iPhoto and then upload it somewhere?

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Beautiful captures. So nice to see flowers bloom at this time of year even if it is just on the computer.

Ellie said...

That's a great set of pictures - I love how to see it blooming. And it's a lovely flower.

Karin M. said...

Wow ... I am always excited about your macros. Magnificent pictures ...i love them all.
Greetings Karin

Deb said...

I love zinnias...those are great shots...

deb duty said...

So pretty! I love seeing the various stages of this lovely flower! Zinnias are one of my favorites.

EMily said...

Wow...very beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Look how intricate the inside is... so beautiful! =)

LindyLouMac said...

A stunning series of your zinnia :)

Gillian Olson said...

Beautiful series, so wonderfully in focus, great colours. Wow.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! :c)

Seeing Each Day said...

Such an amazing difference between your first and last shot, which is why i so enjoy your sequencing shots. Beautiful shade of pink too. How's everyone's health going with all the colds. Did you ended up getting one?

Marijke said...

Eventhough you got so many comments that I think everyone had said what I liked to say. Beautiful colors. And there are a lot of plants can be saw.
I don't take the time.
Have a nice evening (day).
gr. Marijke

Tamar SB said...

Stunning! Makes me forget it's near freezing outside right now!

Serendipity is Sweet said...

Gorgeous! Really stunning work. Well done!!!

Gina Kleinworth said...

WOW- I don't think I have ever seen one of those before- it's incredible!

Judy Royal Glenn said...

I like the blue coloring of the flower before it opens:)

Unknown said...

Soooo pretty. I love how you do this!!
So fun to see it from start to finish.. It is such a pretty flower..

Hugs, Linda

Unknown said...

Beautiful, love how you have captured the detail, this brighter my morning, thanks.

Anonymous said...

Love the way you show the different stages of the flower growth - Brilliant photography!

Kim, USA said...

Beautiful!!

I Heart Macro

Carole M. said...

oh here I get swept away again with your beautiful background music. I totally love zinnias, such beautiful subject matter for your wonderful photography

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

Wow these photos are gorgeous. The petals look so thick... almost like fabric! It is amazing! :)

T... said...

your flower shots are always so stunning....thank you for sharing...

Pieni Lintu said...

Cool!!! Your pictures are always so pretty!

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