Oasis
In the center of this last blossom of the Martha Washington geranium is this palm tree in the midst of an oasis of green. It casts a lovely “tree” shadow in the veining of the bloom.
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greeneyedlady
oooooooooooo! pretty colors lianne good job!
lianne replied
Thanks so much Lisa – I’m just drawn to the pinks and reds I guess – lol! I’m so glad you liked it – it will be fall soon and these will all be gone – boohoo!
hilarydougill
absolutely glorious!! what a fantastic macro, and wonderful imagery and colour. Wonderful!!!! hugsxxx the light is fantastic too. xxx
lianne replied
Oh I’m so glad you liked it Hilary!!! Thank you so much – I’m already anticipating a time when there will be no flowers – early autumn this year I think!
blamo
Reminds me of a trident beautiful colour and perfect lighting …...........
lianne replied
It does rather doesn’t it?? Thanks so much B – I’m really so pleased with you lovely comment!
Sharon Johnstone
Another lovely shot Lianne!!
lianne replied
Thanks so much Sharon – so sweet of you to leave such lovely comments! I appreciate it so much!
Sensiworld
Wow, stunning !!
lianne replied
Thanks so much Sylvia – I’m so glad you liked it. I thought perhaps I’d softened the focus too much – lol. Always appreciate your comments!
linaji
you make this look so Superb!! I love this little one.. but you made it so grand!
lianne replied
Thank you Lina – I’m afraid it’s one of the last summer flowers! I’ll have to make do with images I already have! So glad you liked it my friend – happy day to you!!!!
devotee1
Very beautiful, Lianne! The light, colors and hues are so alive and enchanting. I love the shadow and seeming transparency giving the image soul. Great job!
lianne replied
Thank you Joe – so much beauty to see all around – worlds within worlds! I’m so glad you liked it my friend!
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent macro. Great colours, details, and dof.
lianne replied
What a lovely compliment Torfinn – thank you so very much! I’m really pleased that you like it!
bamagirl38
Absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lianne replied
Thanks so much Bonita – I’m just tickled that you like it! I just love the deep veining in this lovely bloom! I so appreciate your comment!
shilohlin
absolutely superb photography! such a gorgeous flower…..
great job :)
lianne replied
Thank you so much Shiloh – I’m so glad you liked it! Color adds so much that is beautiful to our lives, doesn’t it?
bamagirl38
This deserves to be featured and featured it shall be ! Have a wonderful day and CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lianne replied
I’m just positively overwhelmed Bonita – I can’t thank you enough for the tremendous honor this is! What a beautiful gift and you’ve just made my day! Thank you so very much!
greeneyedlady
ah yes but fall brings its own beauty too….
lianne replied
OH indeed it does Lisa – and I love autumn best of all really! Hope I don’t miss all the glorious color here as I’ll be in TX during the best of it!
Mariann Kovats
Gorgeous, Lianne! I love the colors, lighting, and your comp. is just wonderful! Congrats on being feauterd!
lianne replied
Thanks so very much Mariann – I’m just thrilled and so happy that you liked it! Sometimes it just all comes together! Thanks, my friend!
Nanmarie
The lighting is spot on here! Wow, this is awesome.
lianne replied
Thanks Nancy – I’m so glad you like it – I learn a lot from you, you know, about light. And everything else! I’m back on the older computer – it makes a big difference – lol!
Nanmarie
I can see you are back with your old computer. While the few we spoke about were fine, there really is a difference Lianne. This is just fantastic. You teach me a lot about life, so i guess we’re even? lol.
John Fish
stunning. I love the lighting in this. wonderful angle and composition in this shot
lianne replied
Thanks so much John – I’m really so pleased that you like it! Not many flowers left before fall, I’m afraid.
Globalphotos
Beautiful vibrant shot :)
lianne replied
Thank you so much! I am thrilled that you like it and really appreciate your lovely comment!
Globalphotos
A pleasure :))
TeriLee
WOW!!! This is simply gorgeous!!!!
lianne replied
Awww thank you so much TeriLee – I’m so glad you liked it!
LindaR
oh Lianne ~ I feel this one ~ such a beautiful capture ~ one of my new favorites of yours ~ I feel as if it’s reaching out a hand to touch our hearts ~ and is had done so to mine ~ thank you sweetheart ~ you’ve made my morning all the more richer with this one xxx
lianne replied
As have you with both of your my sweet friend – can’t tell you how they each touched me in unique ways! But I’m so very glad you felt the same way about this one, Linda – there is just something so hopeful about that stamen! Thank you from my heart!
Jaybe
Love the colours in this Lianne. Beautiful!
lianne replied
Thanks so much Jacqui – I love deep pinks and reds – and the deep veining in this flower really appeals to me. So appreciate your comment!
Mayina
A superb image dear Lianne
lianne replied
Thanks so much Gwenda – I’m so pleased that you like it!
Curtiss Simpson
Beautiful !
lianne replied
Thanks so much Curtiss – I really appreciate your taking the time to visit and your lovely comment!
amarica
I love Lianne. I never would have noticed that. Great eye and commentary. hugzzzz
lianne replied
Thanks so much Ann – amazing how the Creator gives us worlds within worlds! So glad you liked it my friend!
Joan1970
beautiful
lianne replied
Thank you so much Joan – I really appreciate your comments always!
Sally Omar
Lianne, Gorgeous!!!! Hugs, Sally xxxxoooo
lianne replied
Thanks Sally – I so appreciate your comment, my friend!
Jen Whyte
This is just simply divine my dear … the intensity of the colour is wonderful … it’s a very ‘healing’ powerful image xox
lianne replied
I hadn’t thought of it that way, dearest Jen, but you are right I think. Thank you so very much, my dear friend – I’m so glad you liked it!
berndt2
beautiful shot – great colour and focus and I love the hint of green in the background too!
lianne replied
Thank you so very much! I’m very honored by that lovely comment and appreciate it a great deal!
handprintz
Great use of lighting, love the way the stamen stands out against the softness of the petals. Beautiful image Lianne, so well done….......xo
lianne replied
Thanks so much Trudi – I’m already anticipating the last of the flowers I’m afraid but also looking forward to the beauty of the autumn. I’m so glad you liked this my friend!
Mariaan Krog A...
Awesome Lianne! Congrats on the feature!
lianne replied
Thanks so much Mariaan – it just always astonishes me and thrills me at the same time – lol. I’m just pleased as punch that you like it!
Del Millar
lovely color composition, complimentary colors together with green oxo
lianne replied
Thanks so much Del – I’m afraid it’s one of the last of the flowers for this summer – leaves are already beginning to turn. But I’m really happy you liked it and very much appreciate your lovely comment, my friend.
Helene Kippert
Wow lianne I’m sitting here with my mouth open, this is stunning!
lianne replied
Thank you so much Helene – I’m just delighted that you liked it and so appreciate your lovely comment.
beatricereeves
flowers are my soul; my passion ;thank you for this ,,
lianne replied
Oh you are so welcome Bea and thank you!!! I hope you got my last response about our newest RB group All About Flowers We’d be so honored to show your lovely work and have you as a member!!!
beatricereeves
im having trouble uploading my stuff frm. my adobe pics on my pc,, help[[
lianne replied
what seems to be the problem Bea – want to take this to bubble mail?
dinghysailor1
have I missed this? I am sooo sorry – its such a beauteous colourful capture – lovely work adn thank you dear friend for your lovely support!
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