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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Zinnia Delights - Take Two!




The animation from the last post was fun but needs some work (anyone got suggestions - using iPhoto, I don't have PS or PSE), so for now I'll show the photos here as have done in the past.

One photo per day, finishing today except for a missed day between image 2 and 3. Enjoy!










8th December

That's better, I like good definition. Maybe I'll be able to work out a better animation one day!

Hope you find pieces of joy, beauty and contentment in your day/evening too!

UPDATE!!!!!!
The following ten days of  this flower's opening are here for your further enjoyment!

Sharing at And Then She Snapped, This or That Thursday, Sneak Peek, I Heart Macro.
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42 comments:

  1. Sylvia KDecember 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    You did it and it's terrific!

    Sylvia

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahDecember 8, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Fine definitions ... wonderful clarity in this set !

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  3. ReenaDecember 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful ... and great detail!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What a wonderful set. Sorry I can't help with the animation.

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  5. JoyfulDecember 8, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your photos always delight me; esp. your flower macros. Have a wonderful day!

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  6. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenDecember 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    What a treat to see a beautiful flower unfold!

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  7. Gail DixonDecember 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I used to think zinnias were so ordinary until I planted and started photographing them. They really are full of personality and delight. Great job capturing the almost daily progress.

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  8. DeniseinVADecember 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Fantastic macro's. Absolutely stunning!

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  9. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Great photos, I'd like to learn how to do animations too!

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  10. KateriDecember 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Lovely series of photos. I'm swooning over this stunning pink zinnia!

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  11. Laura~Pretty PixDecember 8, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I so love your beautiful and creative flower images. They're always a joy to see!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    This is just stunning; I wish I could get some photographs like these!

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  13. LizDecember 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! It must be lovely to have a garden to appreciate (and record) the gradual opening of a flower.

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  14. geaninaDecember 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    beautiful macros. fantastic work; )

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  15. magda in queensland australiaDecember 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I think I agree with you for now Pieces of Sunshine... seeing the Zinnia unfold in this way is lovelier. Either by scrolling, or with the slide-show.
    Beautifully done photos too...
    Thank you from Magda and Crew in Australia

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  16. Joop ZandDecember 8, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Wonderful macro's...... i love them all.

    Greetings, Joop

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  17. Bren Graham ThebeauDecember 8, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I was amazed at the pattern the bud made when fully closed. Such abundance of beauty in each step of it's unfolding and you caught them perfectly with your lens.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Wow wow wow - I can see the flower blossoming. Amazing shots!

    You can always make a slideshow in iPhoto and then upload it somewhere?

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  19. Secret Mom ThoughtsDecember 8, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful captures. So nice to see flowers bloom at this time of year even if it is just on the computer.

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  20. EllieDecember 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    That's a great set of pictures - I love how to see it blooming. And it's a lovely flower.

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  21. Karin M.December 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Wow ... I am always excited about your macros. Magnificent pictures ...i love them all.
    Greetings Karin

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  22. DebDecember 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love zinnias...those are great shots...

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  23. deb dutyDecember 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    So pretty! I love seeing the various stages of this lovely flower! Zinnias are one of my favorites.

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  24. EMilyDecember 9, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Wow...very beautiful!

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  25. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Look how intricate the inside is... so beautiful! =)

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  26. LindyLouMacDecember 9, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    A stunning series of your zinnia :)

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  27. Gillian OlsonDecember 9, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful series, so wonderfully in focus, great colours. Wow.

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  28. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Beautiful! :c)

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  29. Seeing Each DayDecember 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Such an amazing difference between your first and last shot, which is why i so enjoy your sequencing shots. Beautiful shade of pink too. How's everyone's health going with all the colds. Did you ended up getting one?

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  30. MarijkeDecember 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Eventhough you got so many comments that I think everyone had said what I liked to say. Beautiful colors. And there are a lot of plants can be saw.
    I don't take the time.
    Have a nice evening (day).
    gr. Marijke

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  31. Tamar SBDecember 9, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Stunning! Makes me forget it's near freezing outside right now!

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  32. Serendipity is SweetDecember 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Really stunning work. Well done!!!

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  33. Gina KleinworthDecember 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    WOW- I don't think I have ever seen one of those before- it's incredible!

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  34. Judy Royal GlennDecember 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I like the blue coloring of the flower before it opens:)

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  35. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Soooo pretty. I love how you do this!!
    So fun to see it from start to finish.. It is such a pretty flower..

    Hugs, Linda

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  36. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful, love how you have captured the detail, this brighter my morning, thanks.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Love the way you show the different stages of the flower growth - Brilliant photography!

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  38. Kim, USADecember 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful!!

    I Heart Macro

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  39. Carole M.December 12, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    oh here I get swept away again with your beautiful background music. I totally love zinnias, such beautiful subject matter for your wonderful photography

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  40. Jennifer {Studio JRU}December 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow these photos are gorgeous. The petals look so thick... almost like fabric! It is amazing! :)

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  41. T...December 12, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    your flower shots are always so stunning....thank you for sharing...

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  42. Pieni LintuDecember 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Cool!!! Your pictures are always so pretty!

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