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.
Breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
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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!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Awesome photos and really like the black background which makes them stand out so nicely.
ReplyDeleteOh are these Stunning. . Just beautiful Karen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Karen!
ReplyDeleteWhat delicate little flowers. Beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteBeauty everywhere around you.
ReplyDeleteWow! The first especially is simply awesome. How did you manage to get such dark background? Was it nightime?
ReplyDeleteHi 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.
ReplyDeleteBy 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.
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
ReplyDeleteBeautifully photographed against the black background.
ReplyDeleteI am certain that your neighbours are proud to have a gifted photographer like you to showcase their blooms! Just lovely, Karen.
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You captured this beautifully. I especially love the first image. Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteWunderschön, besonders das erte Foto besticht...
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Hans-Peter
oh, wow! This is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. i really love that top one too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! That is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteSo delicate, such subtle color... beautifully shot! Oh, and nice neighbors! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi there - Stewart M here again - thanks for the comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to call me Mark in your comments, but it does confuse me!!
Cheers Stewart M ;)
Beautiful! I couldn't imagine a garden full of these!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant, but delicate flower! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteLovely and elegant! Beautiful captures, thanks for sharing.
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Marion
Wow - these shots are spectacular!
ReplyDeletegret work! nice photos! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really beautiful series of photographs. I have orchids, but I have never heard of this bush. Those tiny little flowers are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this today at The Creative Exchange.
Have a wonderful day!
lisa.
Wow .... magnificent macro shots .... I like your photos very well, great compliment ..
ReplyDeleteLG: Karin
It's absolutely stunning...as are your photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely neighbours you have.
oh how exquisite...thank you for sharing these lovely blossoms with all of us.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! Really great captures! So nice to have neighbors with flowers!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful and elegant! Simply LOVE all the pictures!
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Beautiful photographs
ReplyDeleteLovely as always! Your pictures + the beautiful music you have playing on your blog = a very peaceful experience this morning!
ReplyDeleteThese are so elegant and so gorgeous. They should be on display.
ReplyDeleteAmazing...Just love it. your photography is stunning. its great to have a neighbor with garden:)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. i like firs photo.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week. Greetings from Romania
Inspiringly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers and stunning pictures! Thanks for linking up at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.
ReplyDeletethe black background enhances the beauty of this orchid. marvelous shots.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful bunch. Sweet and soft color. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers and your photos are just beautiful. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers and your photos are just beautiful. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteSimply spectacular! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely 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.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous lighting on these! Visiting from The Creative Exchange.
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Wonderful macro photographs, especially the first and last one.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes