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Monday, September 19, 2011

Neighbourly Treat










There is a great joy in being surrounded by wonderful neighbours, even more so when these neighbours have  beautiful gardens. Four roses I have already shared are from one of our neighbour's gardens, all taken from outside their yard.

M and R recently discovered why I'm often seen with my camera and enjoyed looking through my blog. At their invitation I delighted in a couple of solo photo walks inside their backyard on Saturday. Here is one of the treasures I found, a tiny, delicate Australian bush orchid in full bloom. I captured other delights too which will be shared in the coming days - thank you M and R for letting us enjoy the beauties of your garden!
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Sharing at Macro Monday, The Creative Exchange, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Good Life Wednesday, Today's Flowers.


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48 comments:

  1. JillSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Breathtaking!

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  2. Kim, USASeptember 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Stunning!

    Macro Monday

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  3. Stewart MSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Hi there - great pictures! I was out taking pictures of orchids this weekend - but I not had time to check out the final product yet!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  4. ReenaSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Awesome photos and really like the black background which makes them stand out so nicely.

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  5. Lisa September 19, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Oh are these Stunning. . Just beautiful Karen

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  6. LizSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful shots Karen!

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  7. Nadege,September 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    What delicate little flowers. Beautifully captured.

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  8. hannahSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Beauty everywhere around you.

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  9. OneSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Wow! The first especially is simply awesome. How did you manage to get such dark background? Was it nightime?

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  10. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Hi One. No it wasn't night-time. They have the orchid in a pot at the base of their stairs so I had the camera at about ground level, pointing up at the flowers and under their back deck.

    By adjusting light levels and contrast and a little retouching - all in iPhoto, I was able to achieve a black background. It was quite a challenge to do. I didn't want to touch the flowers or pot so was restricted as to which angles would work. It was mid-afternoon, so plenty of natural light. I'm really happy with the end result.

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  11. Christina, SwedenSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Orchids are favourites and imagine having those in the garden, impossible over here. I have som on my windowsill though but far from this beauty. and the your photoskill that shows it perfect. thanks for showing and a walk in that garden must be wonderful

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  12. KalaSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Beautifully photographed against the black background.

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  13. Rosie GanSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I am certain that your neighbours are proud to have a gifted photographer like you to showcase their blooms! Just lovely, Karen.
    Rosie

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  14. Laura~Pretty PixSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    You captured this beautifully. I especially love the first image. Wonderful work!

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  15. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Wunderschön, besonders das erte Foto besticht...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  16. Mira CrispSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    oh, wow! This is so beautiful!

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  17. leanne can blogSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    These are beautiful. i really love that top one too.

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  18. Connie SmileySeptember 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    What a treasure! That is gorgeous!

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  19. ShonEjaiSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Oh wow!! Gorgeous photos!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    So delicate, such subtle color... beautifully shot! Oh, and nice neighbors! ;-)

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  21. Stewart MSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Hi there - Stewart M here again - thanks for the comment on my blog.

    Feel free to call me Mark in your comments, but it does confuse me!!

    Cheers Stewart M ;)

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  22. EMilySeptember 19, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Beautiful! I couldn't imagine a garden full of these!

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  23. PatSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    What an elegant, but delicate flower! Just lovely!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog with your kind comments. Your photo of Australian Bush Orchids were amazing...and the music, how soothing! Our former pastor in New York was born and raised in Australia.

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  25. mariondejongSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Lovely and elegant! Beautiful captures, thanks for sharing.
    Best regards,
    Marion

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Wow - these shots are spectacular!

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  27. geaninaSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    gret work! nice photos! :)

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  28. Lisa GordonSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    This is a really beautiful series of photographs. I have orchids, but I have never heard of this bush. Those tiny little flowers are wonderful!

    Thank you so much for sharing this today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful day!

    lisa.

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  29. Karin M.September 20, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Wow .... magnificent macro shots .... I like your photos very well, great compliment ..
    LG: Karin

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  30. Thea September 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    It's absolutely stunning...as are your photos!
    What lovely neighbours you have.

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  31. LauraSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    oh how exquisite...thank you for sharing these lovely blossoms with all of us.

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  32. CedarSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Simply stunning! Really great captures! So nice to have neighbors with flowers!

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  33. ana.grSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Oh so beautiful and elegant! Simply LOVE all the pictures!
    Seen at http://my3boybarians.com/

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  34. Anthony SamsonSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful photographs

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  35. LisaSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Lovely as always! Your pictures + the beautiful music you have playing on your blog = a very peaceful experience this morning!

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  36. TaraSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    These are so elegant and so gorgeous. They should be on display.

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  37. NayanaSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Amazing...Just love it. your photography is stunning. its great to have a neighbor with garden:)

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  38. Costin CombaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Just beautiful. i like firs photo.
    Have a nice week. Greetings from Romania

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  39. Tamera BeardsleySeptember 21, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Inspiringly beautiful.

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  40. abeachcottageSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Lovely flowers and stunning pictures! Thanks for linking up at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  41. Luna MirandaSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    the black background enhances the beauty of this orchid. marvelous shots.

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  42. IndraniSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    That is one beautiful bunch. Sweet and soft color. Lovely!

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  43. eileeninmdSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Gorgeous flowers and your photos are just beautiful. Happy Sunday!

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  44. eileeninmdSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Gorgeous flowers and your photos are just beautiful. Happy Sunday!

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  45. TesSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Simply spectacular! :)

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  46. ArijaSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Lovely little thing. I really love our native orchids. Like Stewart, I too bagged a couple in the Grampians that I featured in my Our World post last week.

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  47. MistySeptember 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Gorgeous lighting on these! Visiting from The Creative Exchange.

    If you enjoy linkups, feel free to come over and join in my Favorite Photo of the Week Contest

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  48. Tatjana ParkachevaSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Wonderful macro photographs, especially the first and last one.

    Regards and best wishes

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