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An image from a rainy morning at my local botanical garden: silvery foliage bearing bright rain droplets and flower buds that could be miniature tapestries. No flowers had bloomed yet, but I know this large patch of dusty miller and its purple flowers from previous years. Note that the popular name “dusty miller” applies to many plants and flowers, so I have included the botanical name in the tags. Note: This is not selective color! The silvery gray is the natural color of dusty miller foliage! (Olympus E-5 & Zuiko 50mm macro, f/6.3, 1/160 sec., ISO 200, light rain/cloudy, handheld)
Top 10 (3rd place) in “Friends of 3D” challenge in 3D – Daffodils, Dahlias & Dandelions group (March 2012)
Featured in Absolute Clarity (28 March 2012)
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Very beautiful and delicate image, Celeste:-)
Thank you, Brenda! I’m very fond of the silvery foliage and the way it contrasts with the intricate buds.
– Celeste Mookherjee
WOW, beautiful image Celeste! :O)
Thanks very much, Vanessa!
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Very beautiful image!
Thanks, Tracy, I’m glad you like it!
– Celeste Mookherjee
oh,,how lovely,, and may your days be Merry and bright also,, you made mine feel that way with this gorgeous image,, peace and love♥ linmarie
Thank you! I’m glad the message came through to you that way!
– Celeste Mookherjee
The raindrops make the silver sparkle and the buds just add the delicate colour that finishes off this shot. Soft and Magical.
Thank you, Joyce! I love photographing flowers and foliage with raindrops, as they add something special.
– Celeste Mookherjee
Smashing image ! Really impressive…
Thank you, Robert!
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Thank you for adding your work to The Best of RedBubble! Beautiful!
Thank you!
– Celeste Mookherjee
That’s gorgeous!
Thanks very much, Liz, so glad you like it!
– Celeste Mookherjee
Celeste, this is PERFECTION!!! Gorgeous tones … love the wonderful rain drops!!!!
Thank you very much, Lois! This silvery foliage is quite special with droplets and overcast lighting.
– Celeste Mookherjee
Beautiful image! Susie:)
Thank you, Susie, I’m so glad you like it!
– Celeste Mookherjee