This weeks Lens-Artist is hosted by Patty at P.A. Moed. The theme is nature which gives us a lot of scope. I have chosen a set of macro and other close ups of flowers along the River Thames, mostly because they remind me that the long lazy summer days are heading our way. Something to cheer those coming out of the crazy winter some of you have had!
For me they represent more than this. I am always astounded by the infinite beauty that can be found in even the simplest of wild flowers. The detail and colour, maybe it’s me, but I can get lost in these for whole afternoons, passing from one to the next each as perfect in its individual beauty as the last. I had to add a couple of bugs as well, they give me as much pleasure. I think though, of the bunch, the wild orchids hold something really special.
Beautiful!
Thank-you, thank-you, for wildflower pictures on what is another overcast day after more snow overnight!
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Before long the snow will just be a memory!
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And a shameless plug for my favourite nature photography site. 🙂
https://nhgardensolutions.wordpress.com
I feel sure you will both appreciate and love his work.
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Thank you. I will have a proper look through.
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I must warn you there’s a lot! 🙂 He’s been posting for a long time.
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Lovely bouquet of images.
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Thank you Su
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Lovely. I’m glad to see you know how to appreciate scenes like these.
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Thank you. Yes very much.
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You said it very well: “…infinite beauty.” So true. Even the simplest flower is intricate and lovely. Thanks for the reminder.
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That’s ok, its something i feel very strongly about
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Beautiful.
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Thank you Bojana
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Much needed – beautiful post, Gavin, in this allover greyness!
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Thank you Leya. We had a lovely warm day yesterday, and I had taken the day off to be with my boys. It was wonderful. I know it will colder again before spring arrives, but it was a bonus lets say!
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Good for you all!
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Thank you for the gift! I accept it gladly. Snow last night and freezing rain today.
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Oh poor you Liz. We are having rather surprisingly warm weather. It won’t last, but you make the most of it!
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I will vicariously enjoy your warm weather.
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what beauties! you’ve captured detail & color so vividly 🙂
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Thank you 😃
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