Flowers 2010

[jbtaylor]

Been away from photography lately. However, I did catch this one a few weeks ago.
It's from the other side. The foreground limb is a bit disturbing but I still like the blooms and background.

[Birma]

Hi JB - I like the flower's view out on the world, almost a worm's eye view . Nice detail on the petals and I like the background.

[jbtaylor]

Thanks Birma. The discussion of the 135 Zeiss on the last page reminded me that I had some images from that lens.
I should use it more.

[aster]

Indeed, the distinctive sharpness of the focal area being the petals against blurry background is charming. Definitely shows off the CZ 135 F/1.8

Thanks for sharing, JBTaylor! : ))

Yildiz

[Greg Beetham]

Interesting alien looking flower there JBT, looks sortof like something Morticia might wear.

There's a new bunch of nice flowers in one of the pots Yildiz, I forgot what type they are, but I'm fairly sure you'll know. I haven't had much time for looking around lately. I suppose the flowers are coming too an end your way, or will be soon I guess.
Greg

A700 KM28-75 (experimenting)

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[aster]

Hi Greg,

It's the common Marigold also know as Tagetes.

You're so right about the weather over here; the winter is pushing its way in here. It's been raining for the past day and it's chilly.

That's a lovely pot of Marigolds; cheerful and popping towards the Sun!

Yildiz

[david antony]

Not sure what they are Greg, but have a bit of a chrysanthemum look. Lovely golden yellow colour whatever they are.

Ha I see Aster just nailed them. ;^)

[Birma]

The marigolds are indeed popping Nice one Greg - you'll have to keep us going through the gloomier months.

[Greg Beetham]

Thanks guys, I'll have a bit of a look around once we get some decent rain and see what's cooking out and about.
Greg

[Birma]

Some pictures of late flowers from the Isle of Skye where we are visiting the "in-laws" this week. (Some fantastic weather at the start of the week has turned somewhat grey now.)


Hedgerow Flowers by Birm, on Flickr


Purple by Birm, on Flickr

These two are with the Tamron 60/2 in my mother-in-law's garden.

[Birma]

Dunvegan Flowers by Birm, on Flickr

A third with the Tamron 17-50/2.8 from the formal garden at Dunvegan Castle, ancestral home of the Chief of the MacLeods.

[Greg Beetham]

Still lots of nice flowers there Birma, nice bright cheerful shots.
Greg

[aster]

Wonderful, Birma.

Lovely vivid colours and delicate flowers.

Yildiz

[david antony]

Excellent photos Birma, such remarkable flowers for
the time of year!

[Birma]

Thanks Greg, Yildiz and DA . I am surprised how well the flowers are still doing here. The weather on the West coast of Scotland can be very mild but some shelter is needed from the rougher winds etc.