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Friday, September 16, 2011

Little Surprises




I don't know about you, but I LOVE little surprises (and big ones too). Each morning I delight in grabbing my camera and strolling around our yard, checking in on all my regular favourites and new additions. Some changes are eagerly anticipated and followed for months.

Then occasionally there is a total surprise awaiting my discovery. Yesterday this was the beautifully poised, still dewy, unexpected joy I stumbled upon. These African Iris flowers tend to appear so quickly and last just one day. So beautiful, small and delicate.




Sharing at Weekend Flowers: Macro, Macro Friday, Macro Flowers Saturday, Flowers on Saturday.


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32 comments:

  1. Lisa GordonSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    What a gorgeous flower this is, and your photographs of it are just magical!

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  2. JillSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Three cheers for surprises! Beautiful!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Wow - so very beautiful!

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  4. geaninaSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Wow...I'm glad for you! Great surprises!:)

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  5. SivindenSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    A lovely flower!

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  6. Ashley SiskSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I don't generally like surprises but this one is fabulous!

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  7. VictoriaSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Very nice pictures!

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  8. Karin M.September 17, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Great pictures .... soooo nice ... very good work ....
    LG: Karin

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  9. FilipBlogSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Very sharp and close shots again.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  10. Tina´s PicStorySeptember 17, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Very lovely. Thanks for sharing this great shot with Weekend Flowers :)

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  11. mariondejongSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Lovely flower, lovely surprise, lovely picture!
    best regards,
    Marion

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  12. CarlettaSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love the light in the first one!
    We all need a surprise a day. :)

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  13. A Creative GraceSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    beautiful images, I love seeing what's turned up, opened or happened over night too :)

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  14. Kim, USASeptember 17, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Very beautiful flowers. And I like the color too. ^_^

    Pink or Peach

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    These are magnificent! You are blessed!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    How incredibly exquisite. I love these shots. I am just being overwhelmed by all of the gorgeous flowers tonight. STUNNING!

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  17. Nadege,September 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Gorgeous captures. Just planted a new one in my garden, but it so small I may have to wait a while before I can see flowers as lovely as these.

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  18. JoyfulSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Stunning capture. Fantastic macros.

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  19. MaiaSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Very beautiful and delicate your iris flower and these photos are breathtaking.

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  20. Marius BarbuSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Nice flower, nice colors, nice photos!

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  21. Cecilia ArtistaSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful flower!
    Great shots!

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  22. deb dutySeptember 17, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    These are so beautiful! Wow!

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  23. Modern MomSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Lovely shots!

    Basil Flowers

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  24. CherylSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Simply gorgeous.

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  25. TezzieSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    That's so pretty...I've never seen ones like that!

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  26. forgetmenotSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    What a lovely "surprise" to find in your garden. That's the problem with those "here and gone" flowers--if you miss a day in your garden, you miss the flowers. Glad you "caught" this one. Mickie :)

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  27. SquirrelQueenSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    That is a gorgeous little bloom, too bad they don't last longer. Great macro shots!

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  28. Rosie GanSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    As exotic as a wild tropical orchid.Great shot!
    Rosie

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  29. Rosie GanSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    As exotic as a wild tropical orchid.Great shot!
    Rosie

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  30. Lisa September 19, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    This is just gorgeous .

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  31. maiylahSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    awwww, they are gorgeous! thank you for sharing them with us. :)

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  32. PiaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    What a wonderful surprise! What a wonderful flower. And I love this shots!

    Liebe Grüße,
    Pia

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