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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Bright and Beautiful?


Camellia Sasanqua


Azalea


Geranium in a nearby garden


Something rather interesting at the local Art Gallery


Miss O having a closer look




Last, but not least, a bright little grasshopper.

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37 comments:

  1. Bren Graham ThebeauMarch 14, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    now that's a chair to fit any size! Beautiful iron work. As always I love your macro shots, I can feel the velvet of the petals. Wonderful

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  2. Cristina FerreiraMarch 15, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Muito bonito, adorei as fotos e a cadeira grande.
    Gosto muito de suas fotos.

    Beijos.

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  3. Sylvia KMarch 15, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Gorgeous macros as always and I love the purple chair!! Beautiful iron work! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  4. GigaMarch 15, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Na krześle to chyba krasnoludki siedzą :-). Wielkie kwiaty i konik polny wyglądają ślicznie. Pozdrawiam ciepło. *** The chair is probably dwarfs sitting :-). Great flowers and grasshopper so pretty. With best wishes.

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  5. WencheMarch 15, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    So bright and clear, lovely photos as always :0) You always capture the details :0)

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  6. Daenel T.March 15, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Beautiful flowers! And how fun is that chair?!

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  7. mariondejongMarch 15, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Picture nr 2 and the grasshopper: both stunning!
    Best regards, marion

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  8. geaninaMarch 15, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    beautiful macros as always :).....

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  9. MarijkeMarch 15, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful photo's Karen.
    gr. Marijke

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  10. FilipBlogMarch 15, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Good photos and special chair.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  11. Karin M.March 15, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I am thrilled by your magnificent photos.
    my great compliment ...
    Greetings Karin.

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  12. JanaMarch 15, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    simply fantastic-your compos and colours! love how you always add a tiny or not so tiny animal/insect:-))

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  13. Judy March 15, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    What a neat chair and are those your daughters? They are darling!

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  14. 2BPhotogMarch 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    You've really captured some beautiful shots. The colors are stunning. I really enjoy looking at what you see. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  15. Ruth HiebertMarch 15, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Oh such beautiful flowers.That purple chair is quite lovely.

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  16. Nadege,March 15, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    That is quite a chair. Beautiful photography.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    That's an azalea? Wow, I need to take a closer look at mine....once they bloom. Beautiful photos! Love the grasshopper!

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  18. Karen SmitheyMarch 15, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Such stunning shots. You obviously have the gift of really seeing. I need to slow down a little and cultivate that in myself.

    You're inspiring!

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  19. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Yep! Your blog has me smiling again. I just love all these photos. That chair is so cool.. And that grasshopper looks amazing.

    Hugs, Linda

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  20. laveta'splaceMarch 15, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Yes, they are bright and beautiful. And that little grasshopper all set to begin munching on them.

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  21. JanMarch 15, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Wonderful photos as always, wondering what type of camera you use, and if it is fiddly, or 'point and shoot', which is about all I can manage.
    Love, Jan

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  22. LadyFiMarch 16, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Wonderful shots of blooms and that playful chair!

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  23. AngieMarch 16, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Ha hah! Now that's some chair!

    And that little grasshopper is so sweet. I love him.

    Beautiful work, Karen. :)

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  24. KelMarch 16, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    What beautiful photos. Love the crispness and perfect depth of field in each. What a gift you have.

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  25. Gillian OlsonMarch 16, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Beautiful pictures, that chair is wonderful. The final shot of the grasshopper is amazing; seems to be giving you the eye.

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  26. LindyLouMacMarch 16, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    An Alice in Wonderland chair plus beautiful Macros.

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  27. ChristinaMarch 16, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Love the little grasshopper, looks like he is watching you:)

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  28. forgetmenotMarch 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    How do you do it !!!! Those photos are just amazing. Your girls look like they are enjoying their visit to the museum- always lots to see there. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)

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  29. Ocean SoulMarch 16, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    The azalea looks like it is sticking out its tongue (stamen)! And what a fun art gallery! And did you use your black cloth behind the grasshopper or how did you get the fabulous black backdrop?

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  30. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 16, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    There was a shady green bush behind the zinnias and when using the macro conversion lens the background is somewhat blurred anyway. So all I had to do was increase the contrast and adjust the levels (darken) a little in iPhoto to give a black background.

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  31. PiaMarch 16, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    This chair is worth to have a closer look, great decoration!
    And your flower and critter shots... as ever.... just stunning!

    Liebe Grüße,
    Pia

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  32. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    These are stunning! The grasshopper shot is incredible!

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  33. IsabelleMarch 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Love the close up on the azalea... just so perfect!
    Do you have giants in Australia? :))

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  34. RubyMarch 17, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Amazing shots of the flowers. Cheers, Ruby

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  35. CathyMarch 19, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I love seeing the bright little grasshopper sitting on the pink blossom almost as much as I love seeing the lovely maidens posing on the purple chair!

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  36. Vision By MilaMarch 19, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    nice to see some spring colours.. we still have snow in Finland!

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  37. A Colorful WorldMarch 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    These flowers are just STUNNING! I love the tall iron chair with the hummingbird motif, too.

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