Posted on August 21, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Soft Focus
We’ve had a LOT of rain this summer in my neck of the woods. Just yesterday we received over an inch. It was torrential at times! In some ways the garden has been thriving (the weeds are growing like crazy!) and then there are the plants and flowers that don’t like too much water. Here’s one that tolerates wet soil nicely …. with a rain droplet on the petal.
Posted on August 2, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature
Ever since visiting the lavender farm, I’ve become a lavender-aholic! I bought a couple of plants for my garden, but am not feeling very successful so far. One died and the other isn’t looking so great. The leaves are turning brown at the bottom of the plant. Too much water, not enough water, too much sun, not enough sun, poor soil? Who knows! Here’s a photo of one of the plants just before the flowers opened. (Shot with the Lensbaby Velvet 56) All lavender growing tips welcome!
Posted on July 23, 2015 in Flowers, Macro, Nature, Painting Effect
Always remember to take a moment to stop and smell the flowers along the way ……
(Hershey Gardens, 2015)
Posted on June 13, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Painting Effect, Soft Focus
This is the first water lily bloom in my pond this season and keeping the flower company was a cute little grasshopper sitting on a lily pad. I shot this image with the Lensbaby Velvet 56 and added a little painting effect to soften the image even more. For me, the softer the better!
Posted on June 6, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring
I was in the garden for about 5 minutes today before I reached my limit. My area has been invaded by gypsy moth caterpillars and it is not pleasant to be outside. Not only are the furry caterpillars all over the house, plants and ground, but they are in the trees and eating all of the leaves. Many trees in my yard are leafless and it looks like winter! When you are outside you can hear what sounds like raindrops, but it’s actually the caterpillar poop falling from the trees. OMG! The bright spot in all of this is that I have some pretty flowers blooming in my garden. Only problem …. I don’t want to go outside to photograph them! Here’s a quick daisy image from my 5 minute garden excursion today!