Pavlova!

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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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Pavlova! by naturelover
  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Beautiful Pauline!! :]

  • naturelover replied

    Very many thanks Tracy!! x

  • naturelover replied

    I really appreciate the fav Tracy- thankyou!! x

  • Kristina K

    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

    JuliaWright

    Awesome and gorgeous image!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much for the fav and the lovely comment Julia-x

  • Trudy Wilkerson

    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

    PhotoAvenue

    Absolutely beautiful Pauline…..looks like a painting….
    Well done :-)

  • naturelover replied

    Yoiu are so kind PA- many thanks!!

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Gorgeous shot Pauline.

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou as always John!! x

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    brilliant shot it looks so delicate !!

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like it Jane- thanks heaps!! x

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Gorgeous, outstanding work

  • naturelover replied

    Really appreciate the fav and the great comment Thea- thankyou!! x

  • cherylc1

    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

    WatscapePhoto

    Just superb!

  • naturelover replied

    Appreciate your lovely comment Steven- thankyou!!

  • Ruth Maginness

    Ruth Maginness

    Awesome capture Pauline!!

  • naturelover replied

    Many thanks for the fav Ruth and the lovely comment!!x

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Very pretty colour and capture Pauline xox

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like this Trudi- thanks loads xx

  • George Swann

    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

    Anthony Hedger

    a cool title Pauline for a beautiful shot

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Tony- happy you like it!! x

  • laureenr

    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

    LudaNayvelt

    stunning

  • naturelover replied

    Very many thanks Luda!! x

  • jell

    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

    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

    chijude

    There is a pavlova feel to this lovely image!! Beautifully done!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Judy- I think so too!!!

  • DebraLee Wiseberg

    DebraLee Wiseberg

    Lovely work!

    Debra

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like it Debra- thankyou x

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    This is stunning.

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou as always for your lovely comments CJ!

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  • Ana Belaj

    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

    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

    SKCPhotography

    Beautiful capture.

  • naturelover replied

    Very many thanks as always- really appreciated!!

  • Novice

    Novice

    very cool! ;-)

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like it- thankyou!!

  • Rainy

    Rainy

    Beautiful work Pauline!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so very much Rainy!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    LOVELY!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Very many thanks Lori!! x

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    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

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wonderful colours and textures….I love the title!!

  • naturelover replied

    Llike frothy Meringue lol thanks so much Shaun!!!

  • Hans Bax

    Hans Bax

    Wonderful shot, Pauline, I love it!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much for the fav and the lovely comment Hans- much appreciated!!

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    So very beautiful Pauline.

  • naturelover replied

    Really pleased you like it Sharon, many thanks!! x

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    What a gorgeous Prony, I love the colour,

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so very much Ann!! x

  • Andrew S

    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

    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

    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

    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

    bogna777

    Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    So happy you like this Bogna- thankyou!!!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle

    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

    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

    Babcia

    Beautiful!

  • naturelover replied

    Pleased you like this- many thanks!!

  • Sue Buckingham

    Sue Buckingham

    Soooo talented… yet another stunner xx

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind Sue- thanks loads!! x

  • valzart

    valzart

    Great capture & postwork sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • naturelover replied

    Many thanks Val- much appreciated!! x

  • Jacky Parker

    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

    sendao

    stunning work Pauline!

  • naturelover replied

    Hi Sendao – many thanks for the kind comment!!

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    Gorgeous Image, Flower, And macro shot Pauline!!!xxx

  • naturelover replied

    Always appreciate your lovely comments Rose!! x

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    so lovely work

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much for the fav and the lovely comment Antanas!! x

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow gorgeous ! x

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Lu- happy you like it!!x

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  • Yool

    Yool

    Amazing capture my friend !!!!

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like it Mariola- thankyou!!! x

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    beautiful

  • naturelover replied

    Very many thanks!!!

  • Nala

    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

    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

    Beatriz Cruz

    This looks Stunning,Well done!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Really appreciate the fav Beatriz- thanks loads!! x

  • funkyfacestudio

    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

    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

    LYN EVANS

    Soft and delicate….almost looks like a painting.

  • naturelover replied

    Cheers Lyn- really pleased you like it!! x

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    How wonderful Pauline…so unusual and so adorable!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Helua for your lovely comment!! x

  • naturelover
  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    Lovely work.

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Jenny!!

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean

    Nice photo!!

  • naturelover replied

    Cheers Junior- happy you like it!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wonderful capture, dear Pauline!

  • naturelover replied

    Happy you like this Bela- thanks loads!!

  • JayneLogan

    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

    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

    AnnDixon

    This is so gorgeous Pauline,

  • naturelover replied

    Many thanks for the fav and the lovely comment Ann- you are so kind!! x

  • DonDavisUK

    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

    Brian Haslam

    Nice one.

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much for the fav and the kind comment Brian- I appreciate it!!

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Gorgeous

  • naturelover replied

    Hi Ann-thanks so much for the fav and the lovely comment!!!

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Great capture and colours Pauline. xx

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Richard!! x

  • Roka

    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

    annalisa56

    Excellent capture !!!

  • naturelover replied

    Happy you like this- thanks for the fav and lovely comment!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    The detail is superb !

  • naturelover replied

    Really pleased you like it Colin- thanks heaps x

  • Lois  Bryan

    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

    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

    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

    Virginia N. Fred

    Beautiful work

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like this- many thanks for the lovely comment!!

  • jazzjumper

    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

    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

    Steve Chapple

    Beautiful and again soft and delicate. Love the ant.

  • naturelover replied

    Happy you like this Steve- thanks loads!!

  • John44

    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

    Malcolm Chant

    Pauline this is really wonderful.
    Excellent shot

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Malcolm- so pleased you like it!!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Lovely composition

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much BigD-appreciate it!!

  • imagic

    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

    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

    Amanda Harvey


    Well done! x

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou Amanda I am really happy with this!! x

  • Catherine Veal

    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 Catherine thanks so much!! x

  • Hans Bax

    Hans 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

    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

    DevineDayDreams

    this is soooooooooooooooo GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!

  • naturelover replied 29 days ago

    Thanks so much Daisy- really appreciate your lovely comment! x

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers 8 days ago


    Inside a Flower Challenge Top 10

  • naturelover replied 8 days ago

    Great news Nancy- thankyou x

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