These photographs were taken on different days, in different locations; the first in a wildlife garden with my macro lens and the second close to the water’s edge with my 70-200mm. The first shot required very little cropping, the second a bit more. Most everyone loves sunflowers, they just feel like summer but I find the macro shot has a slight edge to it, perhaps because of its starkness. Not just another pretty face.
August 6, 2016 at 9:57 am
Such vibrant colours. Wonderful!
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August 6, 2016 at 1:57 pm
Thanks! They are among my favourite flowers.
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August 2, 2016 at 9:16 am
I like both and also some spiky flowers in the second photo.
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August 2, 2016 at 9:33 am
Thank you.
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August 2, 2016 at 7:49 am
The pinkish flowers in the second photograph appear to be smartweed (Polygonum spp.). They do indeed grow near water.
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August 2, 2016 at 6:26 am
Such lovely photos! I like that you took the time to photograph such a common, but beautiful flower. Too many times I walk right by the beautiful flowers and plants to try to capture something more exciting. Thank you for reminding me that I need to remember to take some time to pay more attention to the flora that greets me every time I step outside:-)
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August 2, 2016 at 6:52 am
Thanks very much. What a thoughtful comment!
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August 1, 2016 at 4:50 pm
Bet delicate. Lovely!
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August 1, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Thank you.
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August 1, 2016 at 11:56 am
The yellow petals and the dark green leaf behind it (second picture) are such intense colours. Really striking.
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August 1, 2016 at 12:44 pm
Thank you Anneli, the light was working in my favour.
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August 1, 2016 at 2:42 pm
It sure was. I love the effect of those strong colours side by side.
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August 1, 2016 at 3:17 pm
Thanks again.
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August 1, 2016 at 9:45 am
Sunflowers always make me smile. Nice shots!
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August 1, 2016 at 11:54 am
Thank you!
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August 1, 2016 at 9:25 am
Both are lovely. I like the inclusion of the purplish flower spikes in the second one.
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August 1, 2016 at 9:38 am
Thanks so much!
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August 1, 2016 at 8:19 am
Love them both.
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August 1, 2016 at 9:07 am
Thanks Kathy!
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August 1, 2016 at 1:40 am
lovely
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August 1, 2016 at 7:23 am
Thank you.
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