Pavlova!
Taken in a friends garden this gorgeous Peony is one I have never seen before- the outer petals are a pretty pale pink and the masses of inner petals a rich vanilla cream- reminded me of a yummy Raspberry Pavlova – and the insect I see in there seems to be enjoying it too!!
Taken with a Fuji A600 Digital Camera and* cropped and finished in Corel 6 a free Programme!
Placed In Top Ten of the Pink and Yellow Challenge for the Group ‘First Things’ – June 2009
Featured in the Compact Group – June 2009
Winner in the the best Budget Picture Challenge-Sept 2009
Placed in Top Ten for the ‘Peach Coloured Flower Challenge’ for the group ‘One Single Flower-October 2009
Sale of Large Mounted Print – November 2009
PLaced in Top Ten Challenge ‘Inside Of A Flower’ for You’re Accepted- December 2009*


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Tracy Faught
Beautiful Pauline!! :]
naturelover replied
Very many thanks Tracy!! x
naturelover replied
I really appreciate the fav Tracy- thankyou!! x
Kristina K
very pretty peony, it doesnt look much like a pavlova though, why do they always have ants in them, i know they are sweet but…lol..
great shot, well done :)) k
naturelover replied
LOL- it looks like my Pavlovas- a big puff of cream Meringue filled with with Raspberries and thick Cream- well must have been thinking of one when I named this haha! happy you like it Kristina!!The Ant thought it was a Pavlova too haha!!!
JuliaWright
Awesome and gorgeous image!
naturelover replied
Thanks so much for the fav and the lovely comment Julia-x
Trudy Wilkerson
I have taken some photos of peonies that I have and I believe this one is called sherbert or on the lines of that… aren’t they beautiful? Love the little ant inside, ants love peonies…spiders sometimes too…but beautiful shot.
naturelover replied
Thankyou for that Trudy- and am so pleased you like it!! x
PhotoAvenue
Absolutely beautiful Pauline…..looks like a painting….
Well done :-)
naturelover replied
Yoiu are so kind PA- many thanks!!
John Vandeven
Gorgeous shot Pauline.
naturelover replied
Thankyou as always John!! x
janeymac
brilliant shot it looks so delicate !!
naturelover replied
So pleased you like it Jane- thanks heaps!! x
CanDuCreations
Gorgeous, outstanding work
naturelover replied
Really appreciate the fav and the great comment Thea- thankyou!! x
cherylc1
So beautiful~ love the sofy colors and the little ant in the center!!!!
naturelover replied
Really pleased you like it Cheryl- thanks so much my friend!! x
WatscapePhoto
Just superb!
naturelover replied
Appreciate your lovely comment Steven- thankyou!!
Ruth Maginness
Awesome capture Pauline!!
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the fav Ruth and the lovely comment!!x
Trudi's Images
Very pretty colour and capture Pauline xox
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this Trudi- thanks loads xx
George Swann
Absolutely Gorgeous Pauline, Paeonies are such beautiful flowers, and you have captured this perfectly…......but Yuk!! to Pavlova, a nice trifle would be much better!!
naturelover replied
Pavlovas are gorgeous- what are you like- Trifle pfft!! anyway am happy you like this George- thanks heaps!! x
Anthony Hedger
a cool title Pauline for a beautiful shot
naturelover replied
Thanks so much Tony- happy you like it!! x
laureenr
This is such a beautiful flower and so perfectly captured Pauline.
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the fav Laureen- and the lovely comment! x
LudaNayvelt
stunning
naturelover replied
Very many thanks Luda!! x
jell
lovely fade from centre/ a good capture in anyones book. Clever girl
naturelover replied
Thankyou for the fav and the great comment John!!x
Richard Veal
Love the colours Pauline, and the little bug in the centre.
xx
naturelover replied
The little bug likes Pavlova too- and am happy you do also thankyou Richard x
chijude
There is a pavlova feel to this lovely image!! Beautifully done!
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Judy- I think so too!!!
DebraLee Wiseberg
Lovely work!
Debra
naturelover replied
So pleased you like it Debra- thankyou x
CJTill
This is stunning.
naturelover replied
Thankyou as always for your lovely comments CJ!
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Ana Belaj
This is a masterpiece of!anna
naturelover replied
Very many thanks for the fav and that great comment Anna- really appreciated x
fezoj64
What a fantastic shot, splendid great. ... Jozef
naturelover replied
Hi Fezoj- thanks for the visit and the lovely comment- really like your PF will have a good look shortly!!
SKCPhotography
Beautiful capture.
naturelover replied
Very many thanks as always- really appreciated!!
Novice
very cool! ;-)
naturelover replied
So pleased you like it- thankyou!!
Rainy
Beautiful work Pauline!
naturelover replied
Thankyou so very much Rainy!
lorilee
LOVELY!!!!
naturelover replied
Very many thanks Lori!! x
Deborah H. Benoit
I have seen one of these before i took a pic of one last year. Beautiful capture!!
naturelover replied
They are so pretty aren’t they- thankyou so much Deb!! x
Shaun Whiteman
Wonderful colours and textures….I love the title!!
naturelover replied
Llike frothy Meringue lol thanks so much Shaun!!!
Hans Bax
Wonderful shot, Pauline, I love it!
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much for the fav and the lovely comment Hans- much appreciated!!
Sharona
So very beautiful Pauline.
naturelover replied
Really pleased you like it Sharon, many thanks!! x
AnnDixon
What a gorgeous Prony, I love the colour,
naturelover replied
Thankyou so very much Ann!! x
Andrew S
Nicely taken Pauline, like the depth of coulour and softness to this.
Now can I have a slice, LOL…..
naturelover replied
Hi Andrew-thanks for the visit and for that you can have what that that little bug has left lol! appreciate your kind comment!!!
missmoneypenny
I took a shot just like this of this very peony today. Gorgeous image Pauline. I love this peony – it’s called Bowl of Beauty
naturelover replied
What a perfect name – would have made a better title- thanks for that and the great comment Chris!! x
Diane Schuster
So frilly and female looking, love the ruffled petals! Dee
naturelover replied
Really pleased you like it Dee- thanks so much!! x
Agnes McGuinness
Superb and very beautiful capture. Agnes xx
naturelover replied
You are so kind Agnes-thanks for ther fav and the lovely comment!! x
bogna777
Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
naturelover replied
So happy you like this Bogna- thankyou!!!
Terri~Lynn Bealle
WOW, this is the pretties Peony I’ve ever seen. Beautifully captured; outstanding image! Stunning colors, details, and lighting!
naturelover replied
Just found out it’s name- Bowl Of Beauty- how’s that then for perfection lol!!! thanks so much Terri- for your lovely comment!!! x
Erica Long
Gorgeous! It looks more like the tutu Pavlova might have worn – so fluffy, and there’s a visitor on board. Lovely.
naturelover replied
It does- thankyou for the fav and the lovely comment Erica- it’s real name is Bowl Of Beauty- if I had known before would have used that as the title- perfect description!!!
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Babcia
Beautiful!
naturelover replied
Pleased you like this- many thanks!!
Sue Buckingham
Soooo talented… yet another stunner xx
naturelover replied
You are so kind Sue- thanks loads!! x
valzart
Great capture & postwork sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez
naturelover replied
Many thanks Val- much appreciated!! x
Jacky Parker
Wow, that is some peony it sure looks like pavlova! beautiful detail and composition Pauline, that would make a superb canvas – great work :)
naturelover replied
Thankyou for the lovely comment Jacky!
sendao
stunning work Pauline!
naturelover replied
Hi Sendao – many thanks for the kind comment!!
the6tees
Gorgeous Image, Flower, And macro shot Pauline!!!xxx
naturelover replied
Always appreciate your lovely comments Rose!! x
Antanas
so lovely work
naturelover replied
Thanks so much for the fav and the lovely comment Antanas!! x
Lucindawind
wow gorgeous ! x
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Lu- happy you like it!!x
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Yool
Amazing capture my friend !!!!
naturelover replied
So pleased you like it Mariola- thankyou!!! x
JUSTART
beautiful
naturelover replied
Very many thanks!!!
Nala
Wow wonderful and beautiful shot well captured this is so so nice i love it well done
naturelover replied
Happy you like it-thanks so much!!!
Ingrid77
oh my – this is so precious!! Love it – instant fave!!!!!
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much for the fav and the great comment Ingrid!! x
Beatriz Cruz
This looks Stunning,Well done!!!!
naturelover replied
Really appreciate the fav Beatriz- thanks loads!! x
funkyfacestudio
This is gorgeous. The Peony is one of my favorites. They are so delicate and fragrant. Wonderful shot !
naturelover replied
Thanks so much for the visit and the lovely comment- I do appreciate it!!!
Susan Gary
simply beautiful flower..Peony..! I have to find some of these!
naturelover replied
Hi Susans- thankyou for the visit and the fav- really appreciated!!
LYN EVANS
Soft and delicate….almost looks like a painting.
naturelover replied
Cheers Lyn- really pleased you like it!! x
HELUA
How wonderful Pauline…so unusual and so adorable!!!
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Helua for your lovely comment!! x
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JennyDean
Lovely work.
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Jenny!!
Junior Mclean
Nice photo!!
naturelover replied
Cheers Junior- happy you like it!!
Béla Török
Wonderful capture, dear Pauline!
naturelover replied
Happy you like this Bela- thanks loads!!
JayneLogan
Oh my Gawd … peonies are grand and this one is Queen! What a GORGEOUS flower and a fabulous shot!!
naturelover replied
Isn’t she a beaut- thanks Jayne- so pleased you like it!! and for the fav also!! x
Pat Yager
Wow, Pauline, what a fantabulous bloom! It’s absolutely gorgeous!! – Pat
naturelover replied
Thanks for the fav and that great comment Pat- really appreciated!! x
AnnDixon
This is so gorgeous Pauline,
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the fav and the lovely comment Ann- you are so kind!! x
DonDavisUK
A great name Pauline, so scrumptious you could eat it. mmmmmmm.
naturelover replied
Happy you like it Don- always put food and flowers together- I wonder why?? lol!!
Brian Haslam
Nice one.
naturelover replied
Thanks so much for the fav and the kind comment Brian- I appreciate it!!
Ann Garrett
Gorgeous
naturelover replied
Hi Ann-thanks so much for the fav and the lovely comment!!!
Richard Veal
Great capture and colours Pauline. xx
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Richard!! x
Roka
Magnificent capture! Instant fave!
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the fav and the lovely comment Roka!!
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Squealia
naturelover replied
Sorry I didn’t respond to this- don’t know how I missed- but it was really appreciated Celia!! x
annalisa56
Excellent capture !!!
naturelover replied
Happy you like this- thanks for the fav and lovely comment!!
Arrowman
The detail is superb !
naturelover replied
Really pleased you like it Colin- thanks heaps x
Lois Bryan
magic … how did I miss this????? OUSTANDING detail!!!!!!!! Truly an amazing image … i LOVE it!!!
naturelover replied
Hi Lois- thanks so much for the fav and that lovely comment- really happy you like it!! x
annk
This is so very beautiful and so uplifting. A tranquil and peaceful sight.
Kind Regards Annk:)
naturelover replied
You are very kind- thankyou for the lovely comment ann!!
seductress
Totally Delicious!
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the fav and that lovely comment – I love delicious- that applies to so many flowers!! x
Virginia N. Fred
Beautiful work
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this- many thanks for the lovely comment!!
jazzjumper
lovely, I like the way you have framed the image, nicely cropped!
naturelover replied
Hi-thankyou for the visit and the lovely comment!!
Maria Moro
please consider this lovely piece for our group’s challenge Patterns in FLOWERS – MACRO 2 days left
naturelover replied
Hi Maria- thanks so much for the fav and lovely comment- I have already submitted another piece- but thankyou!! x
Steve Chapple
Beautiful and again soft and delicate. Love the ant.
naturelover replied
Happy you like this Steve- thanks loads!!
John44
Hello P
The delicate petals are well exposed, and the result is presented in a fine composition!
Ciao
J
naturelover replied
Glad you enjoyed my Pavlova John- I appreciate your kind comments!! x
Malcolm Chant
Pauline this is really wonderful.
Excellent shot
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Malcolm- so pleased you like it!!
BigD
Lovely composition
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much BigD-appreciate it!!
imagic
Soft beautiful colors, great shot.
Jens.
ps. this one to my FV.
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much for the fav and lovely comment Jens!!
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Amanda Harvey
Top 10 challenge winner in the budget photography group please submit this image to enable me to feature it! Thank you!
naturelover replied
Apologies thought it was- done now- and many thanks for that Amanda- really pleased!! xx
Amanda Harvey
Well done! x
naturelover replied
Thankyou Amanda I am really happy with this!! x
Catherine Veal
I dont know how I missed this beauty Pauline has to be a fave. Many congratulations on the features.x
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this-can’t be expected to see all- I miss loads of beautys
really appreciate the fav Catherinethanks so much!! xHans Bax
Wonderful, Pauline!
Many congrats on your top ten placement in the Best “Peach” colored flower challenge!
naturelover replied
Hi Hans- sorry for the delay- thanks so much for your kind comment- really appreciated!
Philip Holley
Absolute perfection, what a stunning shot!
naturelover replied
Hi Philip- many thanks for the visit and the fav- I do appreciate it!
DevineDayDreams
this is soooooooooooooooo GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
naturelover replied 29 days ago
Thanks so much Daisy- really appreciate your lovely comment! x
Nancy Chambers 8 days ago
Inside a Flower Challenge Top 10
naturelover replied 8 days ago
Great news Nancy- thankyou x