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Monday, February 27, 2012

Let The Dance Begin!


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Join me for an afternoon at the Passion Ballet where the dance is fast and furious yet every bit beautiful too.




Each dancer begins as a bud, poised for action. Within minutes, unseen by any eye, they spring forth and dance with total abandon for a few short hours.




























Wasn't that glorious, even breath-taking? A few days later the fruits of the dance are clearly evident, maturing gradually into magnificent, delicious passionfruit.

Thank you for your company.

Sharing at Shoot.Edit.Submit (chosen in Top 5), The Creative Exchange, And Then She Snapped, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Tuesday Around the World, This or That Thursday, Sneak Peek Friday, I Heart Macro, Macro Monday.

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88 comments:

  1. Nadege,February 27, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    What an amazing flower. Gorgeous images.

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  2. Sylvia KFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I can only repeat what Nadege has written! An amazing flower and gorgeous, superb captures! You're enjoying your new photo equipment -- and so am I! Hope you and your family have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  3. DeniseinVAFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I loved this close up study of the passion flower. Your photos are marvelous!

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  4. Jo`s GartenFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Yes! Glorious and breath-taking!
    I love your blog!

    Jo

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  5. TorunnFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful photos and great macro.

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  6. LuiFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    What stunning macros!

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  7. geaninaFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    amazing flower!:) great work ...

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  8. Szczypta KasiFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    It's nice to see so beautiful flowers. I have end of winter now, and waiting for such view.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Your text fits so well with your pics!! Enjoyed this dance thoroughly:)

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  10. Tina´s PicStoryFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    how lovely! it´s always a pleasure for me to visit your blog :)

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  11. SusanFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful pictures, nature provides the most amazing and wonderfull plants and creatures. All we have to do is watch.

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  12. WencheFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Ooooh, its gorgeous ! :0) Have a nice day :0)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Fabulous! This is so beautiful, it really felt like a Flower ballet.
    I am fascinated.
    Have a lovely Monday!

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  14. EllieFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Wow, what amazing images you captured here. That is an amazing flower.

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  15. TLFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Amazing pictures! Such a sweet idea of the flower balett.

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  16. IsabelleFebruary 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    We are entering a totally new dimension here; thank you for taking us in this beautiful dance!

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  17. ElisabethAndréeFebruary 27, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Beautiful shots, it is lovely to look at them! Breathtaking:)

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  18. AmandaFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    AMAZING!! Your photos are STUNNING!!

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  19. MathildaFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Fantastische Makros!!!!

    LG Mathilda

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  20. Bren Graham ThebeauFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Once again you've captivated with your macros. Just amazing shots.

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  21. JeanneFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Karen these truly are amazing photos of this passion flower. They are so fascinating. I have an arbor in my rock garden which has passion flowers on it, but these are the best shots ever of this amazing flower. What great macros you do!!

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  22. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Macros in höchster Vollendung...

    Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  23. Lisa GordonFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Karen, there are truly not enough superlatives to describe the beauty here. These are truly amazing macros!!

    Thank you so very much for sharing with us today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a great day!

    lisa.

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  24. DeVonaFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    After enjoying your stunning photos and marveling at the intricate beauty of the bloom, I can go about my day, already feeling enriched; thank you!

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  25. MayFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Your pictures today are stunning!!! The passion fruit flower looks so intricate and amazing. Love the way you have captured every detail so perfectly.

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  26. Nicky @ AwesomevilleFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    fantastic set! Each one was gorgeous!

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  27. hello gorgeousFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    simply breathtaking!!! I LOVE how you captures things ;o)

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  28. ReenaFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Heavenly photos!

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  29. EMilyFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    W.O.W. That was absolutely amazing!

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  30. GigaFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Cudowny tancerz z tego pięknego kwiatu, a zdjęcia są wspaniałe. Pozdrawiam. *** A wonderful dancer with this beautiful flower, and the pictures are great. Yours.

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  31. UnknownFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Amazing dance... :) and fantastic shots. Well done. Just loved it. Greetings

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  32. RubyFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Beautiful pictures of my favorite Passion flower!! Thanks for sharing these exquisite shots. Cheers, Ruby

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  33. LindyLouMacFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Wow your new lens and your talent, what a combination.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Yes they are SOOO gorgeous.

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  35. Ocean SoulFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Thanks for giving us front row to such a spectacular ballet! Seriously, you are hitting the pics out of the park again! just fabulous shots and I had no idea that was the beginning of the passion fruit! Too cool.

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  36. - Yvonaut -
    Das sind Raphael und Yvonne    February 28, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Beautiful passion flower!
    They just are a piece of art!
    Many greetings
    Yvonne & Raphael

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  37. MarijkeFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Breathtaking yes it is. With your new lenses?
    gr. Marijke

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  38. JanaFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    great title...I love your close-ups on black background...the blossom of the passion fruit is really an amazing beauty! wish you a lovely new wwek!

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  39. FilipBlogFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Picture 1 and 7 are out of this world, just amazing.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  40. CameraCruiseFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Wow, amazing!
    Love all of the shots.
    Have a great day.
    Mette

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  41. CarrieFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Wow, these are phenomenal photos! I'm so glad I found your blog!

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Wow... those flowers are amazingly beautiful!

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  43. KaipiroskaFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    All amazing but in the first one it seems that the flower is floating. Well done!!

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  44. LauraFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    incredible photos...absolutely gorgeous!

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  45. KalaFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Gorgeous images of the details of the passionflower.

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  46. photo by anskuFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Wow. I'm speechless. These are amazing...

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  47. LindacFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Wow, that Passion flower is a seriously good shot.
    Kinda makes my attempt with the same flower a tad......safe!
    Love your shots, very creative!
    I'm your newest follower would love for you to follow back.

    Linda
    http://coachhousecraftingonabudget.blogspot.com/2012/02/colourme-weekly-9.html

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  48. Nics CahillFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Your pictures are outstanding, and inspirational, I could look at them for hours. Thank you for posting them.

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  49. Kathy ReedFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    This is a royal ballet and I can hear the music...

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  50. ...melody...February 29, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    These are beautiful, both the images and the writing! :) Love all the details you were able to capture.

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  51. jess@balancing the dreamFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    WOW is the only word that comes to mind!! :) I just want to frame these!!! they are gorgeous!! You are sooo talented!!

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  52. annalarssonphotographyFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I love this series - I long for spring when I see them!

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  53. ana.grFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    awesome macros, just fascinating!
    Seen at 3boybarians!

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  54. Carmen and RachelleFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Oh...my...goodness! These are AMAZING shots! I am in awe!

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  55. tinajoFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Beautiful as always! :-)

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  56. DenoFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Wow! Great shots. I've been debating on whether to get a better telephoto lens or a macro. I think these photos might help me decide.

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  57. laveta'splaceFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    That's the best ballet I've ever been to. Love that flower and the photos.

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  58. TaraFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    these are stunning! So beauitful!

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  59. TeddypfoteFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Wow, really breath taking pictures. They carried me away into a beautiful moment in an other dimenson.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Laura

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  60. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    It WAS breathtaking! Wonderful macros. Thank you.

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  61. genieFebruary 29, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Your breathtaking photography is such an inspiration to me. These macro shots are out of this world. I loved going down the series one shot at a time. Awesome captures. genie

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  62. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 29, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Yes... breath taking!! Amazing.

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  63. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Stunning photographs and such an unusual flower! I always enjoy your blog...absolutely fabulous!

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  64. Judy Royal GlennFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Great photos! ~ Judy

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  65. Gillian OlsonFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    A wonderful series, these macros are spectacular!

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  66. Seeing Each DayFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    This is just splendid - both the photos, every single one of them - and your words.

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  67. Tatjana ParkachevaFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Wonderful macro photographs and perfect title.

    Regards and best wishes

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  68. Vision By MilaFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    superb macros, I feel like rushing to camera shop and get myself the macro lens, which is on discount today.. very nice!

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  69. DominiqueMarch 1, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Nice series.

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  70. mariondejongMarch 1, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Excellent, both the words and pictures, well done!
    Excellent new tool!
    Best regards, Marion

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  71. Cristina FerreiraMarch 1, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Bonitas fotos de uma linda flor.

    Beijos.

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  72. Connie SmileyMarch 1, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    What a gorgeous series! Amazing to see the variety of forms and colors God has lavished on this one flower. Your blog is always an oasis.

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  73. LindaMarch 1, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    these are stunning and FABULOUS!!!

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  74. A Colorful WorldMarch 1, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Exquisite! Yes, they left me breathless!

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  75. thefisherladyMarch 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    absolutely exquisite! passing this on! Far too much beauty to keep to oneself!

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  76. Angela Häring-ChristenMarch 2, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Great pictures! A wonderful serie of Macro flowers.
    Greetings
    Angela

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  77. LadyFiMarch 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Wow, wow and more wow!

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  78. LizMarch 2, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Quite amazing, that's for sure. We grew passionfriut almost my entire childhood and well after I left home at 18 (after i got married) and I never noticed the development of these flowers which were everywhere. How much do we take for granted?
    Of course, as we mature into adults we become more appreciative of life and the world surrounding us... and then we gain cameras which can look deeper into creation and we marvel even more :)

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  79. Sadee SchillingMarch 4, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    SO beautiful. Amazing, all of it--photos and words. You are an amazing artist!

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  80. T...March 5, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    what a wonderfully different looking flower...and love the little ant...have a great week

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  81. KarenMarch 5, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Superb, thanks for sharing.

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  82. Fragile PhotoMarch 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Such amazing shots! I especially love the ones that have complete black backgrounds. So gorgeous.

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  83. Kim, USAMarch 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    It's stunning and perfect!

    Shamrock

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  84. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Very nice collection of macro shots. Great depth of field, nothing is fuzzy which shouldn't be. I like the upside down gerbera the most, but its probably because of bright color. All are fantastic.

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  85. Kerri FarleyMarch 6, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Superb captures!

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  86. carol l mckennaMarch 6, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Very creative photography and words ~~thanks for sharing, namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
    linked with Macro Monday

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  87. HeatherMarch 6, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    These are awesome! I love them nicely done!!!

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  88. Karen SmitheyMarch 7, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    These are stunning! I'm sending links to my kids and some other people I know--want to make sure they see these!

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