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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Tight-Fisted?






















The first flower from my African Daisy seedlings....taken over a 9 day time-frame.
Another "common", everyday miracle, happening before my eyes, speaking of a beautiful generosity.

Sharing with And Then She Snapped, Texture Thursday, Sneak Peek Friday.
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38 comments:

  1. Nadege,August 25, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Another wonderful set of images. Your macro shots are so full of details and clarity.

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahAugust 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    The entire recording was superbly done, what's inside is even more beautiful ! a wonderful series !

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  3. PradeepaAugust 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    You have made fantastic series of shots. The flower is so pretty.

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  4. Seraphinas PhantasieAugust 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Wonderful opening. Great little story. Gorgeous details !

    Have a sunny day.
    Synnöve

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  5. Nicky @ AwesomevilleAugust 25, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Joop ZandAugust 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    BEAUTIFUL macro's Karen, very nice work again..... my compliments.

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  7. Sonishka: Far and AwayAugust 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Awesome macro photos. I was wondering what flower is this and then I recognized it. Thanks for stoping by at my blog ;-)

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  8. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERAugust 25, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Grossartige Macrofotografie...

    Herzlichst Hans-Peter

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  9. Bren Graham ThebeauAugust 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Love the evolution of the flower. Amazing macro shots

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  10. JillAugust 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Your photos are just breathtaking!

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  11. Journey PhotographicAugust 26, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Love this series, the way the flower unfolds, and then you get to the money shots - great work.

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  12. Gail DixonAugust 26, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    A beautiful and incredible transformation! The focus is superb here!

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  13. SivindenAugust 26, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Yes, it's a wonder! Great photos.

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  14. ReenaAugust 26, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I love these time shots! Such beauties!

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  15. TaraAugust 26, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Gorgeous, love the last capture!

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  16. Karin M.August 26, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Großartige Macros...Licht und Farbe sind wundervoll....eine fantastische Serie....Kompliment...
    LG: Karin

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  17. NatureFootstepAugust 26, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    you are so good at this. Beautifully photgrahed and presented. :)

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  18. Rosie@leavesnbloomAugust 26, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Oh those are such a lovely set of oesto photos. The detail is wonderful and they are also a favourite annual flower of mine.

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  19. NayanaAugust 26, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    great shots...in first pic it really looks tight fisted.

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  20. Honey MommyAugust 26, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I love this series! What a great idea to watch and photograph a flower as it blooms. What a gorgeous flower!

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  21. Nikki (Sarah)August 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Wow.....I've never seen this before.....it's amazing isn't it!!!!

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  22. Janettessage.blogspot.comAugust 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Awesome....and some people don't believe in a creator

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  23. Lisa August 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    So very beautiful.
    I love each stage.
    Someday I may try this but for now Im sure enjoying this one too.

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  24. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Stunning! I like the bud almost more than the flower:)

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  25. august2011August 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    These are brilliant.
    Such clear pictures and such a lovely concept.
    To think that these are so far advanced in what corresponds to our February.

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  26. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    How absolutely glorious!

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  27. Jenni C'sAugust 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    lovely to see an African daisy blooming so far from home, love your photo's...

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  28. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    This is amazing - I was just writing in my journal about how I am being so tight fisted -- to see a visual of what happens when I open my hands is priceless.

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  29. ChristinaAugust 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing.

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  30. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Wow...that purple is vibrant...so beautiful! I love how you captured the process...thank you for sharing!

    And thanks for sharing at Studio JRU today!

    Anita
    AMKreations.blogspot.com

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  31. Jennifer {Studio JRU}August 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh my goodness. Amazing. It is just amazing how these everyday miracles are so extraordinary! :)

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  32. SaunAugust 27, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Wow these are amazing....

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  33. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual DirectorAugust 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    the patience it takes to watch and wait captured in pics. lovely.

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  34. FYHAugust 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    These are all so beautiful!

    (Wild carrot flower)

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  35. Jen @Sadie InspiredAugust 29, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    What gorgeous pictures! Wow...such beautiful details in nature. Amazing.

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  36. SaraAugust 29, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love your time lapse photography! Just beautiful shots, my favourite is the second last, just amazing colours and the petals are so soft, fantastic work again!

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  37. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful images~ I absolutely love seeing my flowers blooms.

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  38. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Your macros are superb - what a feast for the eyes!

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