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Friday, October 21, 2011

Have You Ever....




Looked deep into the heart of a marigold....




and been amazed by what you have found?







Have you ever noticed how this.....




turns into this?





The humble marigold,




beautiful from every angle,




becomes pure gold in the setting sun.....

Fresh revelations for me as I grow my own for the first time. Have you ever?

Sharing at Shades of Autumn: Orange, Favourite Photo of the Week, Sneak Peek Friday, Macro Friday,
Macro Flowers Saturday, Today's Flowers, Macro Monday, Good Life Wednesday.

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64 comments:

  1. JeanneOctober 21, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    You have perfectly captured what I love about macro photography, and what makes me fall down in wonder before such a creator! Really, your photos are amazingly done! Beautiful work. Jeanne

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  2. tinajoOctober 21, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    No I have never - but now it feels like I have. Thanks for sharing - beautiful! :-)

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  3. JeanneOctober 21, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Also, just looked at a picture of all of your kiddos on fathers day, and they are beautiful!, and one of your little girls in a black curly wig at dress up time. Had a problem commenting, but wanted to say that these children are your amazing flowers. Wonderful family, Jeanne

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  4. Joop ZandOctober 21, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    These are really wonderful..... the colors are so FANTASTIC.

    greetings, Joop

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  5. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHEROctober 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Wunderschöne Macros...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I love macro because it looks like you can go right inside the lives of plants or other things and discover a brand new world - You did it so well and the colours are amazing!
    Thank you for sharing such beautiful shots always.

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  7. LizOctober 21, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What beautiful photos of marigolds!! As always awesome angles and gorgeous macros!
    I love how macro photos capture the tiny details unseen by the human eye. No matter how many photos I take, I am still in awe of God's creation.

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  8. JimOctober 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    So beautiful.

    I had initially set up word verification on my blog, after being regularly spammed. I've turned it off now and I'll see how it goes. :)

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  9. MartyOctober 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    yes I have and these wonderful images show it so well !
    wish you a lovely weekend

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  10. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your images are stunning. What a stunning color, so lovely and rich.

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  11. ShonEjaiOctober 21, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Your photos are stunningly gorgeous. Yes I have looked into a heart of a Marigold and I thank you for allowing me to do it once more. Well done!

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  12. forgetmenotOctober 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Marigolds--one of my favorites. They are so hardy, bloom profusely, and are gorgeous. Lovely captures of them--that first macro shot is amazing. Everytime I start looking at your posts, an outloud "Wow", escapes my lips--your photos are so awesome. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  13. MatsOctober 21, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Such wonderful photos, great colors. Thanks!

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  14. JillOctober 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I will never look at a marigold the same way again. Stunning!

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  15. Jenni C'sOctober 21, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    love your first image!!!

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  16. hannahOctober 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    No, I haven't actually :-)
    Can't stand the smell.
    Appreciate this sniffless representation of them, especially enlarged.And you are right: they are special.

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  17. PatOctober 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow - that first shot is stunning. I haven't REALLY looked into a marigold. But now I have....thanks to you. And also thanks for bringing the memory of my Dad along with this - the marigold was one of his favorite flowers.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    gorgeous color, love that orange! =)

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  19. TeachinfourthOctober 22, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Marigolds are a beautiful flower and I think you really captured the beauty of them...

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  20. JudyOctober 22, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    They're all so beautiful!

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  21. Gone CountryOctober 22, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Such a beautiful flower! I love the colors and the intricacies. Great captures!

    When we really take the time to stop and look at things in nature, they are simply amazing! I'm in awe as I think of how creative our Creator is!

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  22. mariondejongOctober 22, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Great angles and compositions, well done! Great in combination with the text.
    Marion

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  23. Sylvia KOctober 22, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Gorgeous flowers and colors, the perfect words and wonderful macro shots! It's like holding them in my hand! Thanks for the beauty! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  24. Gail DixonOctober 22, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    You really made the marigold shine with these photos. Excellent work! Love the close-ups and angles and the warmth they exude. Have a lovely weekend!

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  25. Gina KleinworthOctober 22, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    STUNNING- what amazing detail & color!!

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  26. LeighannnOctober 22, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I think your pictures are your favorite!

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  27. TalibraOctober 22, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Przepiękne kolory, śliczne zdjęcia, aksamitki są cudowne :)
    Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

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  28. geaninaOctober 22, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    wow...gret images! fantastic colors:)

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  29. WencheOctober 22, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Just stunning as always :0) I admire you're shot :0) Have a nice weekend :0)

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  30. ReenaOctober 22, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    That was a fun series and thanks for taking me into such beauty.

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  31. MaiaOctober 22, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Gorgeous shots!
    I love the vibrant colors of your marigolds.

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  32. Traci MicheleOctober 22, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    great job!

    http://whisperedbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/10/shades-of-autumn.html

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  33. MarijkeOctober 22, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Wow what a beauty. I love the colors.
    Gr. Marijke

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  34. MayOctober 22, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    The marigold is not my favorite flower, but you have made it look extremely beautiful!!

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  35. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenOctober 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I must confess that I was never a fan of marigolds. Then this year I put them in my vegetable garden and grew to love them. You images capture their very best features. Beautiful!

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  36. FilipBlogOctober 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Super picture, love your macro shots. I have never tried this.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  37. NayanaOctober 22, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    So beautiful....I think added interest in photography makes me close to the heart of flowers. Karen, I have grown marigolds but not this particular variety...and I am looking forward to plant it next spring. ohh..so many on my wish list..lets see how many I plant:)

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  38. Lisa GordonOctober 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Each of these are beautiful, but the first one is simply over-the-top gorgeous.
    Soooo nicely done!
    Have a great weekend!

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  39. AngelgirlpjOctober 22, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful flower.

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  40. GigaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Głęboko w ich serce patrzyłaś, bo tyle ich odcieni zobaczyłaś :-). Pozdrawiam

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  41. ShannaOctober 22, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Very beautiful.

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  42. LindaOctober 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Wonderful macro work!!

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  43. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Stunning! Beautiful macro work.
    Blessings.

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  44. JoyfulOctober 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Fantastic shots of the marigold!

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  45. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    you got the Aussie color, good that wallabies won last night.

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  46. Luna MirandaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    these are exquisite, amazing macros. you captured the heart and soul of this flower.

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  47. ArtOctober 23, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Fabulous images, the flowers are absolutely beautiful
    Have a nice weekend!

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  48. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudOctober 23, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Humble, golden, beautiful marigolds! Great shots! Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. I'm so excited about next week's theme: RED! Have a great weekend.

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  49. SerendipityissweetOctober 23, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    These are stunning. I'm in awe of your photos!

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  50. Karin M.October 23, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    So beautiful pictures, perfect photographic art ....
    LG: Karin

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  51. EdenOctober 23, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Lovely macro shots!

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  52. Jennifer {Studio JRU}October 23, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I couldn't agree more, the humble marigold is truly a beautiful creation. Amazing photos!

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  53. aliciaOctober 24, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Absolutely beautiful captures. Wow! Thanks so much for joining the Shades of Autumn Challenge. I hope you'll be joining us for red week.

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  54. Gillian OlsonOctober 24, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Spectacular pictures, no I have never looked at a marigold that closely before, but now I will.

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  55. Gillian OlsonOctober 24, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Spectacular pictures, no I have never looked at a marigold that closely before, but now I will.

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  56. Stewart MOctober 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Hi there – can’t think of a flower that does not get better when you take a closer look! Great shots.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  57. A Bit of the BlarneyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I'm speechless!!!! Thank you! Cathy

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  58. EMilyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Your marigolds are beautiful!

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  59. JenniferOctober 25, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    I always seeing your photos. Such beauty!

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  60. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    gorgeous photos!
    Light Trigger: OUR ENTRY

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  61. IdaOctober 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Stunning! It's just amazing the detail one can see when taking awesome macro shots like these.

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  62. IdaOctober 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Stunning! It's just amazing the detail one can see when taking awesome macro shots like these.

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  63. KalaOctober 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Gorgeous details and colors in these macros!

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  64. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Simply Stunning. Thank you !

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