7 - Spring Flowers

“I decided that if I could paint that flower in a huge scale, you could not ignore its beauty.” Georgia O’Keeffe

Spring Flowers - Who doesn’t think of Georgia O’Keeffe when you think about art and flowers?  This week’s theme was a particular favorite of mine.  Dan and I went to a local botanical garden.  There were tons of other photographers in the greenhouse that day, and what I love about photography is that each one of us rendered our own unique version of what we saw.  Enjoy!

Welcome Spring Flowers.  Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

Before viewing the world through a viewfinder, I never would have noticed this.  Photograph by Dan MacKillop

Only on a citrus tree will you find the flower and the fruit at the same time... sometimes on the same branch.  This is a calamondin orange blossom, also called an ornamental citrus... it is miniature, round and orange when ripe, but sour, (Citrofortunella microcarpa).  Photography by Robin Anderson

This flamingo flower, (Anthurium andreanum) was being watered by an attendant.  I couldn't resist taking a photo of the water that had pooled up in the petal.  Photography by Robin Anderson

I had to stand in line to get this shot... there was another photographer in the greenhouse with a Canon Rebel on a tripod.  What you see is what I shot, no cropping at all.  White Lilly, (Lilium Candidum).  Photograph by Robin Anderson

Photograph by Ellen Palmer

Photograph by Ellen Palmer

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Queen of the Night

Flowers only bloom once a year and only at night.  The blooms are very fragrant, and only last overnight. The blooms actually grow out of the tip of the long leaves on the plant.  Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by MaryKay Clemens Mathis

Taken in Fernandina Beach.  Photograph by MaryKay Clemens Mathis

Taken in Fernandina Beach.  Photograph by MaryKay Clemens Mathis

This fellow was selling flowers on the streets of Nepal.  Photograph by Patrick J. Colligan

Photograph by Nikki Miller

Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples.  Not only is the woman on the right wearing flowers in her hair, but if you look closely, so is the Foo Dog.  Photograph by Patrick J. Colligan

This is one of the day lilies in my yard, I was playing with a +2 magnifying lens over my normal lens. You can see what it did to the depth of field.  Photograph by Steve Alvarez

We have a lot of day lilies in our yard and and I caught this little guy peering out at me one afternoon.  I had to run inside to get the camera!  We have since landscaped and moved the lilies, the frogs have not returned yet, but I have seen some on the walls. Hopefully I can catch one again this year!  Photograph by Steve Alvarez

Taken the same day as the lily, I just thought it was pretty!  Photograph by Steve Alvarez

This was taken on vacation in Georgia last year.  It is an extreme crop of a flower I found hiking to Turtletown Falls.  Photograph by Steve Alvarez

The name pansy is derived from the French, pensée, and was bestowed upon the plant for its resemblance to a pensive human face.  Photograph by Sheila Fortson Harris

It is said that the bracts of the dogwood flower resemble the shape of the cross and bear nail marks of the Crucifixion. The red in the leaves in autumn has been associated with the Savior's blood on Calvary.  Photograph by Sheila Fortson Harris

It was such a brilliant day, I wanted to catch the contrast of the white blossoms against the blue sky.  Photograph by Dan MacKillop

Multiple photographers had their lenses trained on this fat, sluggish bumble bee.  This shot was taken right before he fell off.  Photograph by Dan MacKillop

This is the same bee that Dan spoke about...  I like how it looks like he is waving his pollen covered foot at me.  Photograph by Robin Anderson

I can't look at a Shrimp Plant, (Justicia Brandegeana) without thinking of my mother.  I remember the day she came home with one of these.  I thought it was so cool - it actually looks like a shrimp!  Photograph by Robin Anderson.   

Fleur-de-lis, remains an enduring symbol of France, it means Lilly Flower.  The three leaves represent the medieval social classes: those who worked, those who fought and those who prayed - it also represents by love and respect for my husband and his French/Canadian heritage.  Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

6 - Sunrises and Sunsets

You only get one sunrise and one sunset a day, and you only get so many days on the planet. A good photographer does the math and doesn't waste either. - Galen Rowell
Galen Rowell, an internationally known nature photographer, and his wife, Barbara Rowell, have created a business named Mountain Light Photography.  To see some of their work go to:
MountainLight.com

This week’s theme is a common inspiration for everyone who has ever owned a camera.  I hope it inspires others to carry their camera with them everywhere they go.  Enjoy!

 Photograph by Robin Anderson

 Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Ellen Palmer

 Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photography by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Robin Anderson

Photograph by Sheila Harris

Photograph by Steve Alvarez

Photograph by Steve Alvarez

Photograph by Steve Alvarez

Photograph by Dan MacKillop 

Photograph by Dan MacKillop

Photograph by Robin Anderson

5 - Something Green

"A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have."  ~Author Unknown

Because St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, I was inspired by the color green. This blog features photographs that are green.  Enjoy!

For those of you who do not know what Meijer's is - it has everything under one roof.

Photograph by Robin Anderson

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Deb Fewell

Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

Photograph by Grace Dorado-Foster

Photograph by Ellen Palmer

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Laney Griffin Robinson

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Mary Kay Clemens Mathis

Photograph by Robin Anderson

Photograph by Dan MacKillop

Photograph by Dan MacKillop

Photograph by Sheila Harris

Photograph by Sheila Harris

Photograph by Steve Alvarez

Photograph by Steve Alvarez

Photograph by Steve Alvarez

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