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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Come With Me to Wonderland




Right next door exists a delightful garden in a well structured backyard, so very different to our own. M and R have been away, leaving an open invitation with me (and my camera) to enjoy their garden. Step inside with me and see the wonders I have found over the last week of warm days, dewy mornings and spring thunderstorms.


























You may like to see this post following this rose as it opened.

Blue wrens flittered around in the peace and quiet of this little wonderland keeping me company as I soaked in these delights, a privilege I am very grateful for.

Sharing at This or That Thursday, Friday Photo Story, Shades of Autumn: Red, Weekend Flowers (last photo voted equal first place), Shoot Edit Submit, Sneak Peek Friday, Macro Friday, Sweet Little Photo Swap, Good Life Wednesday.



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84 comments:

  1. Melissah from ScrapbookOctober 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What a rainbow of gorgeous colours!
    x
    Melissah

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  2. tinajoOctober 27, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    It sure looks like wonderland - so beautiful pics! :-)

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  3. Nadege,October 27, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    What a garden wonderland. That red rose...wow.

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  4. UnknownOctober 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    That is really gorgeous garden. I would be there everyday until the owners would come home:)

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  5. GigaOctober 27, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Piękne kwiaty rosną w ogrodzie z otwartą bramą. Uwielbiam pnącze bugenwilli, ale niestety u nas nie może rosnąć w ogrodzie. Piękne zdjęcia zrobiłaś. Pozdrawiam

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  6. muted paletteOctober 27, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Deprived of colour at the moment, I'm living on southern hemisphere blossoms and my own memories of summer. Thank your neighbours for me to allow you to share their bounty with us.

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  7. Karin M.October 27, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh ..... so beautiful photos ... I'm excited about this series .... great images .... my compliment ... that's the wonderland ...
    LG: Karin

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  8. GabiOctober 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Piękne zdjęcia... pozdrawiam.

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  9. Ruth Bernssen BøOctober 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Amazing photos

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  10. LizOctober 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    WOW!! Such beautiful photos again! I love reading your blog!

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  11. JillOctober 27, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    So delightful and beautiful!

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  12. JeanneOctober 27, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Good morning and what lovely photos! Such wonderful depth of field on all of these. Love the big red rose especially. Have a great day.

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  13. carol l mckennaOctober 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Awesome photos! Sure looks like 'wonderland' ~ Great macros! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) linked w/This and That ~ ^_^

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  14. EllieOctober 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    What a beuatiful garden full of lovely colours. I really enjoyed your pictures.

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  15. StaciaOctober 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    So peaceful! I can practically smell the flowers.

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  16. Bren Graham ThebeauOctober 27, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    although they are all wonderful shots, that first one has captivated me. There is something about the softness, the pink hues that makes it magical. Simply beautiful

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  17. UnknownOctober 27, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    What a beautiful garden, and great photos!

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  18. GenevaOctober 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    You have a very nice blog... I've enjoyed this post very much... the images and the music.

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  19. MayOctober 27, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I would have loved to have neighbors like that...:D with awesome gardens!!
    I love the red rose!!!!

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  20. Rosemary AubutOctober 28, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    OH MY!!! Just take my breath away!

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  21. Mommyof2girlz/StephDOctober 28, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Such stunning captures. Love the macro of the rose with dew, gorgeous.

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  22. EMilyOctober 28, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    You have an awesome neighbor! I love the red rose! Beautiful!

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  23. LarryOctober 28, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    The lichens are fabulous! Larry

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  24. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    the tiny lil pink buds in the 3rd image is sooo pretty... wonderful shots =)

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  25. EdenOctober 28, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Really like that top shot! Lovely work here, and I love the title :)

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  26. Sylvia KOctober 28, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Your delightful captures of such gorgeous flowers never fails to take my breath away and start my day with a smile! Fantastic! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  27. Lisa GordonOctober 28, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Ooooo lucky you!!
    These flowers are just beautiful, as are your photographs of them!
    I especially love the hydrangea!
    Just gorgeous!!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Amazing colours and light - definitely a walk in wonderland / I enjoyed it a lot.

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  29. deb dutyOctober 28, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    So pretty! The flowers and gorgeous and I really love the trees with the fungus or whatever it is. Really beautiful photos!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    What magical photos -that last one is a keeper! You should frame it.

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  31. Gail DixonOctober 28, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    With the bird-chirping sounds on your site, I can almost transport myself there. Beautiful photos. The moss or algae on the tree is gorgeous!

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  32. Maude LynnOctober 28, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  33. Connie SmileyOctober 28, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    How very pleasant to see spring through the eyes of your camera in this lovely garden. Thank you, and please tell M and R we thank them too.

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  34. ReenaOctober 28, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Such beautiful images!

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  35. FilipBlogOctober 28, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Fantastic pictures, it still looks like summer.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  36. geaninaOctober 28, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    great pictures! that red rose...fantastic:)

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  37. Gone CountryOctober 28, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Stunning photos and such a beautiful place! The red rose took my breath away!

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  38. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    How beautiful! I envy you just entering spring . . .

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  39. Gillian OlsonOctober 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Absolutely wonderful pictures, I think my favorite is the peach coloured roase.

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  40. Cecily ROctober 28, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!

    Thanks for linking to PSF and GMYBS this week!!

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  41. Dominique@Dominique's DeskOctober 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Lovely shots of flowers.. visiting from the photo challenge.

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  42. Rosie GanOctober 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    That last photo is nothing short of awe-inspiring.You did it again...I just love your photography!
    Rosie

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  43. Pieni LintuOctober 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Lovely details!

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  44. AndreaOctober 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Wow, i envy your awesome photos, most especially the very artistic barks.

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  45. DelwynOctober 28, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    The bottom rose looks as if it is currently being blessed by the sun...
    your shots are very special.

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  46. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    What a beautiful garden. How lovely. I am glad you were able to spend time there this week : )

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  47. fayeOctober 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    wow!! nice photos! just dropping by.shall we xlinks?have a nice day!

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  48. NinniOctober 28, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Wonderful photos from the garden!
    Have nice weekend!
    Ninni

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  49. EG CameraGirlOctober 29, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I don't understand how the owners could go away and miss all this beauty! How nice they have given you permission to take photos of it though!

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  50. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    WOW!!!! These are such lovely shots.. That rose is breathtaking..

    Hugs, Linda

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  51. Jenni C'sOctober 29, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    love, love the red rose photo!!!

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  52. thefisherladyOctober 29, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    you have our pink roses! I feel so much more connected to you... all by a sweet rose
    ... and of course by the sweet Rose of Sharon who gives perfume to our hearts!
    Smell a rose for me... ours are all in rosehip stage awaiting the snow covering that will let them sleep on until spring and their resurrection.
    O sweet Jesus! All your creation reminds us of Your glory!

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  53. mariondejongOctober 29, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Wow, this is great, especially that red rose, excellent!
    Marion

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  54. Seraphinas PhantasieOctober 29, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    A fantastic garden with so many wonderful flowers. Beautiful photos ! Have a nice weekend.

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  55. MartyOctober 29, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    really wonderful flowers ! all the images are gorgeous !
    wish you a lovely weekend

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  56. SivindenOctober 29, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Magnificent! Love the pictures of lichen too.

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  57. WencheOctober 29, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Cant pick one that are less beautiful. They are all lovely pieces of your gorgeous pictures. Just love it :0) Just want to be in your garden I think :0)

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  58. Daenel T.October 29, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Each picture is more beautiful than the next. Love them all.

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  59. Modern MomOctober 29, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    These are all so pretty! Happy weekend.

    Orchid

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  60. JaymiOctober 29, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    wow that red rose shot is just perfect!!!!

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  61. Tina´s PicStoryOctober 29, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    thanks so much for this wonderful flower serie. they are all marvelous! thanks for joining weekend flowers :)

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  62. Seeing Each DayOctober 29, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    It must be great that even though your neighbour's has given you an open invitation anytime, that you can spend this time while they're away to take as many photos as you wish without feeling like an imposition. The first one is enticing and your third one looks like you may have pinched the two white flowers from an iced cake decoration - that whole shot is lovely with the angle you've taken it at. My favorite favourite is your rose capture, look how you've mastfully(spelling?) framed it and then your details with the silver like beads around the petal edges.

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  63. LindaOctober 29, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful work!!

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  64. SatakieliOctober 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    That rose is breathtaking, so beautiful!

    Thanks for taking part in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge :)

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  65. eileeninmdOctober 29, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful series of images! The flowers are gorgeous. Your neighbors yard and gardens are lovely, lucky you to be able to enjoy them.

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  66. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Stunning! I LOVE the last rose with the burst of sunshine! xo

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  67. SaraOctober 29, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    What a beautiful garden, gorgeous photos, I especially love your 3rd photo.

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  68. Jennifer {Studio JRU}October 29, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Oh goodness... so beautiful! What a wonderful garden to spend time in. I love the tree photos. So unique! :)

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  69. Andrea October 29, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    every day you take more beautiful pictures I congratulate

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  70. BethanyOctober 29, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  71. Gemma WisemanOctober 29, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Each photo is a wonder of light and colour! Heavenly!

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  72. Marius BarbuOctober 29, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love all these flowers!

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  73. JoyfulOctober 29, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Stunning images. I love your soundtrack also with the singing birds and waves of water.

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  74. MarijkeOctober 30, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    What a stunning photograph's. It seems to be summer is still around. Fantastic.
    Have a lovely weekend
    Marijke

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  75. DebOctober 30, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    what a beautiful garden...thank you for sharing...

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  76. RenaOctober 30, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I've tried commenting once in awhile over the past several days but it never lets me. I'll try again here...
    What a treat to be able to roam someone else's garden and take pics! I love doing that. These flowers are amazing, great captures.
    I've added you to my list of "favorite blogs" on my blog. Hope you don't mind. :)
    Rena

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  77. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I love your beautiful flower pictures!
    But the lichens and fungi on the tree are very interesting.
    Gisela.

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  78. SaraOctober 31, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Your pictures are GORGEOUS!! I would love it if you would link them up at my photo swap...http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/10/sweet-little-photo-swap-19.html

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  79. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudOctober 31, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I'd like to live in Wonderland! So many beautiful shots. I especially like your dewy red rose.
    Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. It looks like you've already gotten a head start on next week's theme, purple. Can't wait to see what else you come up with! Have a great day. :)

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  80. JessicaOctober 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Scrolling through your post is so relaxing! Thanks for sharing.

    www.adventureswithjessica.blogspot.com

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  81. HanizeyecandyOctober 31, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Wow! Beautiful. Love the red rose photo.

    hanizeyecandy

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  82. Light TriggerNovember 1, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    wow gorgeous pictures!

    Light Trigger: OUR ENTRY

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  83. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    *Gasp* These photos are absolutely gorgeous!!! I especially love the first one - love the moss!!! So glad to have found your blog, I'm now following you for inspiration!

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  84. NayanaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    The pic of RED ROSE is STUNNING .....

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