First Rhododendron Bloom
At last they emerge – hope they don’t get drowned . The blooms this year on this particular rhoddy look as if they may be the best- if they rain doesn’t kill them!!


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Antanas
lovely
Braedene replied
Thank you – hoping the full bloom is something to shoot.
dawndavies
fabulous even with its friends hehe dawnxx
Braedene replied
Hey – Dawn – didn’t notice them – too many ants around as we had three weeks of heat & sunshine before the last 10 days of mostly rain – need to get my anti ant foam on the go.!! Thank you.
dawndavies
lol here too hehe pests they are, lol dawnxx
Braedene replied
Too wet again today , I’ll drown them in weak foam if I try just now!1 Laughed at your reply !! xxooxx
Karen Checca
Wonderful maco shot, Liz! I’m still waiting for mine to bloom. The shot looks great framed!! :)Karen
Braedene replied
It’s different – wasn’t quite sure of the frame colour – black was too dramatic – thank you for l;ovely comment.
Kate Adams
Beautiful macro Liz – love the details and colour!! – well done!!
Braedene replied
Hi Kate, thank you – can’t wait for the 50 + blooms to come out more.
CynLynn
Wonderful shot Liz!! beautiful color and so soft, I want to touch it! I see the little friend hanging out down there!! super work!
Braedene replied
Ha! Cindy – didn’t notice them till Dawn commented!! pesky creatures – they spoil a lot of blooms. Once it dries up – I’m going to zap!! Thank you so much.
brian pendrey
great macro
Braedene replied
Thank you again Brian – can’t wait for this to fully bloom.
dawndavies
i am delighted that i gave you giggle lol dawnxx
Braedene replied
Thanks Dawn – lol
FelicityB
Beautiful shot Liz, lovely detail :))
Braedene replied
Thank you Felicity – it’s very slowly opening – today was a day of sunshine all the way so maybe …. !!
Terry Everson
Nice sharp shot Liz, I`ll always remember the rhododendrons growing wild in places especialy around Devils Falls in Wales.
Braedene replied
They are an amazing flowering plant. Thank you Terry.
bogna777
Absolutly perfect !!!!! Great shot !!!
Braedene replied
Aw. Thank you – my rhoddies are stunning this year and that’s before they come out!!
Megan Martin
WOW that is so beauitful Liz! Amazing detail you captured here!! And the color is brilliant!!!
Braedene replied
Thank you Megan – I have another Rhoddy just a little pit deeper pink -
Cee Neuner
Awesome bud and macro! :D
Braedene replied
Thank you – it flowers like this most years. Was so pretty for quite some time.
kalaryder
Chosen to be featured in Rhododendrons and Azaleas Group, by challenge winner Cee Neuner
Braedene replied
Thank you vey much – very honoured. That particular rhoddy gets better every year. Liz