Tulip-tastic
Playing around with the somewhat contrasting combination of desaturation and sunlight. Aren't tulips pretty? I'd love to be able to stand in a sea of them in Holland. Maybe I'd find something like that at Butchart or VanDusen Gardens? Can't wait for Spring!
Ain’t So Fresh Anymore
I don't think I'd be bothered as much by getting older if I aged gracefully like these guys. Here's some newly acquired fresh cut gerbera daisy flowers upon arrival...
... then after a few days of enjoyment at home. Still pretty and interesting:
Trumpeting Along
A symbol of elegance and beauty, calla lily blooms have an interesting construction: simple, sturdy and curvy. These bulbs generally need to be winterized in Canada, although people often report forgetting the bulbs in the ground and finding that the rolled paper-like, trumpet blooms still come up the following season. You'll probably only have success like this if your frosts are mild.
Past Due Date
Even when past prime, things can still have beauty all in their own. This was taken in natural light against some whiteboard. The original was a blue vase and orangey-red flower. I referred to a colour wheel and switched it up a bit to the complimentary colours of yellow and purple.
Blooming Watercolour
My best rendition of a watercolour painting. Without the use of paint. A breeze when taking the photo was all that was needed!
Lavender Honey
The lavender smells so good this time of year even the bees can't stay away from it. I wonder where I can find some lavender honey...
True Blue
One of the few plants that flowers naturally in the colour blue. It's Alaska's State Flower too. It's the forget-me-not.
Totally Tubular
Interesting how the perspective changes your view of the world; I never would have known that these petals are actually little tubes without having looked at them in macro.
Lemony Singles
It's always a challenge to keep fresh roses for an extended period. I've heard of adding a penny to the vase water, or mixing in a crushed Tylenol tablet in order to help preserve flowers. Barring these suggested solutions, I find that a photograph is the best way to keep flowers fresh for a looong time.
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