Flower Power Thread

[stu.artd]

A few that I took today. More to come, probably later in the week.

IMG_0355 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0335 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0391 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0435 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0481 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0437 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0465 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0471 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

 

[minnnt]

Great set Stuart. Some real quality. Love the BOP.

 

[Judi]

Some really cracking shots Philip and Stuart

 

[phil_b]

In case anyone is interested, i have a few shots of my garden here https://www.flickr.com/photos/philblair/sets/72157644449193588/

A few more of yesterdays shots

Another Aquilegia. No idea where i have gotten so many different colours and varieties from

25-5-14(7) by philip blair2011, on Flickr

Bee? on chives

25-5-14(5) by philip blair2011, on Flickr

Bee? on Cotoneaster

25-5-14(2) by philip blair2011, on Flickr

 

[DayDreamer]

Stuart well impressive set

 

[DayDreamer]

In case anyone is interested, i have a few shots of my garden here https://www.flickr.com/photos/philblair/sets/72157644449193588/

Phil wow that's what I call a garden more like the grounds of a stately home

 

[susiejb]

That's a huge garden Phil, no wonder you have so many lovely flowers, it looks really nice, I like the koi pond

Super additions from everyone, I have taken lots of pics today but my grandson is here so all has come to a halt at the moment, I will put some on later.

 

[susiejb]

Here are a few from today...I have tried to go for a softer look ...please feel feel free to add any critique as I do want to learn

The first of the Mesabrythy whotsits

 

[Logical Fallacy]

Nepeta by markhortonphotography, on Flickr

 

[soggs]

Some amazing shots in this thread. Been scouring my Flickr to try and find something reasonable, but don't think I've got anything up to the standard on here, but here are a couple I like.


Forget me not by Soggs, on Flickr


DSC02878 by Soggs, on Flickr

 

[DayDreamer]

Soggs well I think your shots are more than worthy of us having the pleasure of seeing

 

[soggs]

Soggs well I think your shots are more than worthy of us having the pleasure of seeing

Thanks DayDreamer, much appreciated I'll see if I can find some more worth posting up.

 

[DayDreamer]

Thanks DayDreamer, much appreciated I'll see if I can find some more worth posting up.

The good thing about the macro section is that is so so good natured & you can get lots of help - so you can be serious and have a laugh as well (I do now & again)

 

[soggs]

The good thing about the macro section is that is so so good natured & you can get lots of help - so you can be serious and have a laugh as well (I do now & again)

I'm always looking for hints and tips to try and improve my photography, and if I can have a bit if a laugh doing it then all the better

 

[stu.artd]

As it's later in the week here are the others I promised.

IMG_0582 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0581 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0578 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0574 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0564 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr


IMG_0539 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0512 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0496 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

So sorry i haven't popped in here for a while i haven't been out much with my cameras of late due to person problems. But i must say there are some more cracking images in here, i have got my self a new lens a Sigma 70-300 mm as my old tamron lens broke so i thought i would share an image of a Fushia i took earlier on today with it.

Fushia by pinkbikerbabe 1, on Flickr

 

[Cg_Girl]

As it's later in the week here are the others I promised.

IMG_0582 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0581 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0578 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0574 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0564 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr


IMG_0539 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0512 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0496 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

These really are awesome Stuart, great complimentary colours and compositions... The last one is a stunner



Sent from The Moon.....

 

[minnnt]

One from earlier... Nothing special.


Geranium by David Raynham, on Flickr

 

[stu.artd]

Another couple.

Poppy by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

IMG_0621 resized by Stuart Delaney, on Flickr

 

[minnnt]

Closer than close!

 

[Tintin124]

One from earlier... Nothing special.


Geranium by David Raynham, on Flickr

You couldn't be further from wrong. Nothing special... This is very special and a bokeh background ummm ummm...

 

[Tintin124]

Closer than close!

Challenge excepted.

 

[minnnt]

Lol Bryn. Hardly. A tannelised fence panel hardly pleasing, but at least the stamens stand out I s'pose.

Close, go close!!

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

A pink flower taken with my 400D and kit lens.

pink flower by pinkbikerbabe 1, on Flickr

 

[DayDreamer]

Mandy I'm a sucker for beautiful flowers & whilst so many are doing the bokeh to death to the point the BG is just a blur I much prefer shots like yours where there is no shame in seeing the surroundings but with them being a bit OOF rather than totally OOF

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Mandy I'm a sucker for beautiful flowers & whilst so many are doing the bokeh to death to the point the BG is just a blur I much prefer shots like yours where there is no shame in seeing the surroundings but with them being a bit OOF rather than totally OOF

Thanks for the comments

 

[Andreww]

Playing with my new g16



2.

 

[susiejb]

Just had a catch up ...super images from everyone, that's a stunning macro there Andrew. Stuart the last shot of the blue daisy (not sure what plant that is ) is fabulous, and David how can you say nothing special !!
I got a couple while I was away, will get them on sometime soon.

 

[Judi]

Hi all, can anyone help please, this flower has just appeared in my garden, I have no idea where it came from, it has a lovely perfume when the sun is on it I would love to know what it is. Thanks

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[susiejb]

As they are highly scented I think they are stocks Judi

 

[Judi]

As they are highly scented I think they are stocks Judi

thanks Susie, not sure, very big for stocks, non of my plants known to be stocks are anywhere like coming out yet,these have been flowering for 2 weeks now, we are in Yorkshire. I will have to do more research

 

[Andreww]

Just had a catch up ...super images from everyone, that's a stunning macro there Andrew. Stuart the last shot of the blue daisy (not sure what plant that is ) is fabulous, and David how can you say nothing special !!
I got a couple while I was away, will get them on sometime soon.

thanks for your comments Susie

 

[susiejb]

Still aiming for a softer look ...a few from the weekend

 

[GardenersHelper]

Very, very nice Susie. I like them a lot.

 

[susiejb]

Very, very nice Susie. I like them a lot.

Thanks Nick, I think I'm finally managing to get the effect that I was after

 

[soggs]

Been browsing through my Flickr feed for more images to post on here and found these two shots that I quite liked.


Flower drops by Soggs, on Flickr

Unfortunatley the flower in the foreground of this one spoils the shot a bit.


Poppies by Soggs, on Flickr

Edit: Ooops realised this is for macro/close-up shots so this second one doesn't really fit in, sorry!

 

[DayDreamer]

Been browsing through my Flickr feed for more images to post on here and found these two shots that I quite liked.

Edit: Ooops realised this is for macro/close-up shots so this second one doesn't really fit in, sorry!

The foreground grass and flowers ARE close up

 

[soggs]

The foreground grass and flowers ARE close up

I like your way of thinking!

 

[soggs]

Here are another couple that definitely fit in with the criteria this time


Lily stigma by Soggs, on Flickr


Little blue by Soggs, on Flickr

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Orange flower by pinkbikerbabe 1, on Flickr