I've been playing with some supermarket flowers this week. It's something I always do during the winter, as I wait for spring and the emergence of the early buds.
With the tremendous array of flowers available these days, carnations may seem a little pedestrian. But I have to say that these white ones caught my eye. I love the purity of color, and the beautiful hint of cloves in their ghostly fragrance.
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Thanks for the tip, Mary. I'm heading over to Sarah's blog right now.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of an overlooked flower
Your images are beautiful as always, and thank you for letting us know about these wonderful textures. I just donated and got a set!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
...Your photos are nothing short of spectacular. :o)
ReplyDelete...Thank you so much for the link. I just visited and had to say how captivated I am by the work they do there and their mission - it's truly a gift. It reminds me of the website, "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" ( http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ ) Needless to say, both are worthy of your donations and if you're a photographer - your time.
...Thank you for sharing!
...Blessings :o)
Oh! Thank you very much, Mary. Wondering how you've been lately. And I adore these. Love!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Mary! I chuckled at your adjective "pedestrian" for the carnation. I am from a family of flower growers and that description strikes me funny! I'm going over to Sarah's blog from here, thanks and have a "rosy" day:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers and pictures!
ReplyDeleteMarkus
How absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Mary! Absolutely beautiful! So fresh....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
=] xo
Very pretty....smiles
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are splendid!! It's amazing what little texturing can do...Absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
really beautiful captures and treatment, I love the subtle textures~ Tamzin:)
ReplyDeleteDelicate and lovely...carnations also last a good long while making them a frugal person's favorite. I love them!
ReplyDeleteI bought them too, Mary, but have yet to try them. Your images are wonderful! White is always a favorite with me : )
ReplyDeleteJust two words....gor...geous. I always love visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. Carnations can seem mundane, but not these.
ReplyDeleteSo pure, divine and lovely... i enjoyed each picture
ReplyDeleteMary, love your blog thank you for this mention...Sx
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shots, Mary! And Yes, I do the same thing, always fresh-bought-flowers on the table and waiting for spring!!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Anke :)
Mary, these are all 3 absolutely beautiful images, so soft and the textures are lovely~
ReplyDeleteThese photos are beautiful. We are all eager for spring and flowers. I discovered today that my tulips are peeking out of the ground. I'm glad to see them but worried they will be damaged by the cold.
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely technique on these beautiful photographs. You make heaven out of supermarket flowers. I never knew about her blog, I must have a look. I love textures. Have a beautiful weekend.
Karen
Beautiful Mary! I love the fresh feel of white. The texture is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann