Martha never looked this good!

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Martha never looked this good!

The lovely Martha Washington geranium with it’s typical “watercolor” splashes after a rain. Oddly the colors run just like paint giving the flower a kind of “impressionistic” look. But isn’t her “bonnet” lovely – I’m sure the real Martha never had one so pretty!

AngelArtist, 3 months ago

Martha is a beautiful flower, and you photographed it splendidly.
saleire, 3 months ago

Martha…....you’re looking good lass!!!!!!!!!! Only you could capture a flower that is delighting in the rain and painting itself in a glory of colour :o) A beauty Lianne xx
hilarydougill, 3 months ago

This is the wondrous Pelargonium Geranium, with such large glorious flowers, this is an absolute beauty and so very well captured, fantastic imagery and colours. Martha would be proud of you. hugs
lianne in reply to AngelArtist’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Angel!! She is beautiful isn’t she? I’m so pleased that you liked this!
lianne in reply to saleire’s comment, 3 months ago

I understand that the “real” Martha wasn’t especially gorgeous to look upon – lol – so I’m betting she’d be pleased as punch to be this dolled up! You are just the most wonderful and supportive friend, dear Sal – thanks for who you are!
Mariann Kovats, 3 months ago

Gorgeous colors, and details.
Arie, 3 months ago

You should turn this into a painting yourself dear Lianne….great subject!
lianne in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 3 months ago

I knew I could count on you – my font of all things floral – to tell me exactly what this is! How amazingly knowledgeable you are my dear friend and what a joy to have you to to turn to for so many things! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, dear Hilary!
lianne in reply to Arie’s comment, 3 months ago

Ah but dear Arie – you could do it so much better! I don’t have anywhere near the skills to do such a thing! Thank you so much, dear friend!
lianne in reply to Mariann Kovats’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much my friend! I’m really awfully pleased that you like this Mariann!
jpryce, 3 months ago

This is a fantastic capture! Beautiful color.
lianne in reply to jpryce’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much Susie – I’m tickled “pink” that you liked it! I really appreciate your comment so much.
aspectsoftmk, 3 months ago

fantastic…martha is beautiful my friend…...smiles
TeriLee, 3 months ago

Beautiful!!! Fantastic shot Lianne….very crisp…love it!
lianne in reply to aspectsoftmk’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Terri – I think Mrs. Washington would be pleased with the look of her cloak and bonnet! So glad you liked it, my friend!
lianne in reply to TeriLee’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you TeriLee – sometimes the pics just take themselves i think! But Martha and I thank you so much, my friend!
LindaR, 3 months ago

I see the bonnet immediately ~ this is like a painting ~ love the firey pinks of the interior vein design ~ well captured the centerpiece stamen ~ like small fingered hand ~ excellent macro Lianne ~ I’m am so happy for you and us ~ keep clicking! :) xxx
Nancy Fischer, 3 months ago

I did not know this flower ran color naturally. How beautiful! Wow, this is really fantastic Lianne.
Joan1970, 3 months ago

gorgeous flower and capture
lianne in reply to LindaR’s comment, 3 months ago

Isn’t she pretty? It did remind me of a painting – just the way the water makes it look like drops of paint when the color runs a bit. Thank you so much – from the lady who gave me a desire for that special eye – I can’t tell you what that means! Just so much my dear friend!
lianne in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 3 months ago

It gets color circles like water rings on a table top, the color flows out from the center of the droplet and kind of pools as if you’d dropped water on a watercolor. And thank you, my friend!
lianne in reply to Joan1970’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Joan – I’m so glad you like it – I know how much you like flowers!
Nancy Stafford..., 3 months ago

This is caught so well and beautiful
lianne in reply to Nancy Stafford IPA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Nancy – I’m awfully glad you liked it. She does look pretty all dolled up!
Del Millar, 3 months ago

This is beautiful !! I think about you working in your garden Lianne, I wish I could see it.
But we do get to see some gorgeous bits and aren’t we lucky !
Kathie Nichols, 3 months ago

Wow this is gorgeous lianne, I didn’t know that…about the colour running…how unusual…..would be so something to see!!!!
lianne in reply to Kathie Nichols’s comment, 3 months ago

Well thank goodness it doesn’t “run” quite like paint – more as if you dropped a splash of water on a still moist watercolor but it’s still a pretty effect. Thank you so very much, Kathie, for your lovely comment – I really appreciate it so much!
lianne in reply to Del Millar’s comment, 3 months ago

I am enjoying the garden so much, Del – it’s renewing! And this year it’s been lovelier than ever and earlier too! A special gift! Thanks so much my very dear friend!
Alan Findlater, 3 months ago

Really good work well done
lianne in reply to Alan Findlater’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so very much Alan – I’m delighted that you liked it! Perhaps she got all dressed up just for you!
Larasolnishko, 3 months ago

It is alive, and that is what is count!
lianne in reply to Larasolnishko’s comment, 3 months ago

Absolutely – alive with beauty and grace and color! Thank you so much Lara!
Mar Silva, 3 months ago

Yes Martha is beautiful!
lianne in reply to Mar Silva’s comment, 3 months ago

I’m just guessing but I’d bet a lot prettier than the gal it’s named for – lol. Thanks so much Mar – so appreciate your comments.
amarica, 3 months ago

Beautiful, love the colors, great macro Lianne
Mariaan Krog, 3 months ago

:D Loved your writing for this image! A beautiful flower and a wonderful capture!
John Radosevich, 3 months ago

stunningly beautiful shot, good job!
lianne in reply to amarica’s comment, 3 months ago

I’m so very glad you liked it Ann – I’ve been practicing – lol. Thank you so much!
lianne in reply to Mariaan Krog’s comment, 3 months ago

Hi Mariaan! I’m so glad you liked this pretty gal – much prettier than her namesake I’m sure. It means a lot to me that you stopped to say hello, my dear friend, as busy as you are!
lianne in reply to John Radosevich’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so very much John – I’m really so glad you liked it! I appreciate your comment very much!