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Post by alicat on Feb 24, 2008 2:05:14 GMT 1
This thread has come about when I posted a picture of a Nasturtian, and 4P commented on the centre of the flower. And how amazing it was. So......... I have had a look through my photo's and found these. I hope you like them. Nasturtian   Poppy - Shirley.  Begonia - Picotee  Dahlia  Rose.  Potentillia -Miss Willmott.  White Poppy  Tulip - Angelique.  Helenium - Moerheim Beauty.  Zinnia.  Can you guess what they are? |
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 24, 2008 10:31:37 GMT 1
They are absolutely glorious, Ali! The closer you look, the more wonderful Nature becomes..those are some of the best photos on AF. Thanks X
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Post by emseypop on Feb 24, 2008 11:35:33 GMT 1
Really stunning Ali, I'm not going to guess tho, cant wait to see what the 4th flower down is, I WANT ONE! ;D
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Post by alicat on Feb 29, 2008 21:04:29 GMT 1
  Thank you all. So...... nobody wanted to guess then. Esmey the 4th one down is a Begonia (Salmon Picotee) bought as tubers from Wilco's last year. I'm sure you could buy them this year. Here's a fuller picture.  I've found some more if anyone would like to see them ?
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 29, 2008 22:40:02 GMT 1
Oh, go on then, Ali! ;D They are such sumptuous pictures.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 29, 2008 23:06:04 GMT 1
Stunning Ali!
aren't flowers amazing...makes me feel very 'umble.....
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Post by madonplants on Mar 1, 2008 0:30:54 GMT 1
Wow and double wow, Ali. They are great photos. It's surprising how some flowers look close up, that normally you wouldn't give a second glance to.
Keith
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Post by alicat on Mar 1, 2008 1:20:28 GMT 1
You know, the more I look at them the more i'm amazed by their beauty. 4P - I haven't got them into photobucket yet but will start now, I can't guarantee they will be as good as the first ones though. If anyone else has some pictures to add to this thread you are more than welcome. Especially as I have a limited selection of flowers in my garden. |
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Post by alicat on Mar 1, 2008 1:36:58 GMT 1
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 1, 2008 8:52:51 GMT 1
The endless variety and subtlety of Nature close up is quite fantastic. I know Cheery has occasionally spoken to me about the amazing patterns and colours she sees under her microscope of the most toxic and horrendous viruses etc. WHAT a wonderful world isn't it? |
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Post by alicat on Mar 1, 2008 22:31:20 GMT 1
The endless variety and subtlety of Nature close up is quite fantastic. I know Cheery has occasionally spoken to me about the amazing patterns and colours she sees under her microscope of the most toxic and horrendous viruses etc. WHAT a wonderful world isn't it? It certainly is 4P, wouldn't it be great to see these flowers under a microscope. Just a few more - not many left now.      |
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 1, 2008 22:34:10 GMT 1
Fantastic Ali! The pink one, 3rd down, looks like some sort of furry creature to me ;D
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Post by debbiem on Mar 2, 2008 17:13:03 GMT 1
Absolutely spectacular photos, Ali, they're all really beautiful. |
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Post by alicat on Mar 3, 2008 18:37:50 GMT 1
I know what you mean 4P - to me it looks a little like a white spiders belly with lots of babies round it.  What I like best though is the detail of the veins in the petals. Thanks Mrs Beige. Does anyone have a favourite - I keep chopping and changing. : |
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Post by debbiem on Mar 4, 2008 12:19:37 GMT 1
For me second favourite is the bee on the sunflower but my absolute favourite is the one just above it - what flower is it? it's got a thistley-looking centre to it. |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 4, 2008 16:47:20 GMT 1
Arent flowers lovely when you get up close like that ? I never think of doing that! Ill have to change my ways when I get to use my new camera  that hubby has hidden away for my birthday in April. |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 4, 2008 16:49:10 GMT 1
Arent flowers lovely when you get up close like that ? I never think of doing that! Ill have to change my ways when I get to use my new camera that hubby has hidden away for my birthday in April. I love lifting snowdrops heads and looking at them. Their most beautiful looks, like a shy young girl, are hidden with their heads bowed. |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 4, 2008 17:28:49 GMT 1
Piccies please Sleepy. ;D
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Post by alicat on Mar 12, 2008 13:25:41 GMT 1
That's one of my favourites too The witch. I like the sunflower Mrs B, the centre makes me think of a black hole. The one above is Gaillardia – sundance. Heres the full pic.  There great for a hot splash of colour in the border or pots. So far mine have come through the winter too. Which they don't always in past experience. Maggyd – I like taking photo's of flowers. Iv'e now got so many hubby is complaining i'm taking up too much room in the computer. : I also tend to hog it. (Camera that is.) ;D It seems a bit unfair hubby has bought your camera and you can't have it yet. Bet you'll have lots of fun though when you get it. |
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 31, 2008 21:05:55 GMT 1
Not much is photogenic in my garden at the moment. But I did see this bounder, and it looked just so perfect  |
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Post by debbiem on Aug 31, 2008 21:15:55 GMT 1
They are just so perfect aren't they? And a great photo too. |
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that hubby has hidden away for my birthday in April.
