How lucky for you, you can go to the Philadelphia garden show. My happy place is gardening and my flowers. My orchids are all starting to bloom again in FL where I now live. I'll be outside in a month or so working hard. I used to live an hour west of Philly in the Reading area, and got a degree from Drexel.
Kathy! I'm so excited to attend the PFS. I've been to Reading, too. I've been in the Philly area for not quite 6 years now and love it! Orchids are beautiful but I've never had them... enjoy your happy place...the garden is definitely a place to let all the stress go! ✌️
Pray tell what lens(es) you used for your luscious flower macros! This is precisely level of photographic rendering I’m presently longing for in my hobby explorations. What tripod do you favor for this genra, when you *do* use a tripod?
I recently treated myself to my first pair of fine 8x30 binoculars with close-focus at 5’. (That’s closer than my feet!) Their close rendering is somewhat like your flower macros!
These binoculars in hand, last September I [literally & figuratively] *found* myself having coffee, gazing at clover and early sunlight, prism-ed through morning dew on blade-tips of grass.
Hey Chris! Well, believe this or not, I use a Macro lens on my iPhone 14pro. The results have been amazing. I have a Canon 70mm-200mm that is terrific, but that little macro lens on my phone (I bought it from moment.com) has been extraordinary. I have a tripod and rarely use it.... not sure about the model. I edit using Lightroom. Photoshop is above my mental pay grade. 😂😂 I'm jealous about your binoculars. I do not own them. To see things so vividly is a gift!
This was a truly lovely post, Thank you! I love flowers ( and the birds and bees that love them too) so special to see photos of varieties that do not thrive in the climate zone I reside in, I spotted two lone pansies this afternoon that survived last weeks freeze and smiled, grateful. 💙
I love the flower show, but my handicap prevents me from going any more. For many years I went with family, I really enjoyed it as a sign that spring was right around the corner.
It’s spectacular! I especially like the area in the back where you can buy plants, knick knacks, and everything else including outdoor furniture and gazebos.
Wonderful photos, Susan. Tack sharp images and beautifully composed. The colors and variety lifted my spirits this rainy morning.
I wondered yesterday if you had photographed the musicians. Those are dynamic and exciting photographs and illustrated your point perfectly: people doing what they love.
Yes...I took the pics of the music...lots to learn about shooting moving things! HAHA! And thank you Lisa. As much as we appreciate the rain, we all need the sunshine. Have a great week. ✌️💙
Looking forward to my garden as well. Last year I started a cut flower garden. I love growing my Dutch iris,gladiola, calla, liatris , crocosmia and lots of different lilly cultivars. My stargazer lillies are the best!
What gives me the most joy, however, is giving them away.
Oh, isnt that the truth! Bringing someone some fresh cut flowers can really make their day! And its been proven that playing in the dirt can lift your mood...so its a win win! ✌️
Hi Susan, I know spring is close. This morning when having breakfast, I heard a bird singing. Your photos are amazing! Made me feel like I was there looking at the actual flowers. You have a real talent there.
The best! Perennials really give you something to look forward to as they start to pop out of the ground! I always feel successful when they come back! ✌️💙
How lucky for you, you can go to the Philadelphia garden show. My happy place is gardening and my flowers. My orchids are all starting to bloom again in FL where I now live. I'll be outside in a month or so working hard. I used to live an hour west of Philly in the Reading area, and got a degree from Drexel.
Kathy! I'm so excited to attend the PFS. I've been to Reading, too. I've been in the Philly area for not quite 6 years now and love it! Orchids are beautiful but I've never had them... enjoy your happy place...the garden is definitely a place to let all the stress go! ✌️
Susan!
Pray tell what lens(es) you used for your luscious flower macros! This is precisely level of photographic rendering I’m presently longing for in my hobby explorations. What tripod do you favor for this genra, when you *do* use a tripod?
I recently treated myself to my first pair of fine 8x30 binoculars with close-focus at 5’. (That’s closer than my feet!) Their close rendering is somewhat like your flower macros!
These binoculars in hand, last September I [literally & figuratively] *found* myself having coffee, gazing at clover and early sunlight, prism-ed through morning dew on blade-tips of grass.
Hey Chris! Well, believe this or not, I use a Macro lens on my iPhone 14pro. The results have been amazing. I have a Canon 70mm-200mm that is terrific, but that little macro lens on my phone (I bought it from moment.com) has been extraordinary. I have a tripod and rarely use it.... not sure about the model. I edit using Lightroom. Photoshop is above my mental pay grade. 😂😂 I'm jealous about your binoculars. I do not own them. To see things so vividly is a gift!
This was a truly lovely post, Thank you! I love flowers ( and the birds and bees that love them too) so special to see photos of varieties that do not thrive in the climate zone I reside in, I spotted two lone pansies this afternoon that survived last weeks freeze and smiled, grateful. 💙
Thanks, Shire. Flowers and plants are good for the heart and soul. Here's to spring! ✌️
I love the flower show, but my handicap prevents me from going any more. For many years I went with family, I really enjoyed it as a sign that spring was right around the corner.
Well, crap, Sharon. I'm excited to attend...this will be my first one and Ive hear so much about it! I'll take pictures to remember it!
It’s spectacular! I especially like the area in the back where you can buy plants, knick knacks, and everything else including outdoor furniture and gazebos.
Beautiful photos. Well, they seem to be forcing me onto their app. Everything was fine until today. I guess we'll just have to figure it out
I sent you an email! I'm trying to figure it out!! :)
Uh oh. I think I might be in trouble! 😂😂
LOL!
Susan Niemann: The breathtaking photography reminds me of the floral paintings of Georgia O'Keefe!
How nice of you! I am looking right now at the famous Black Pansy print by her, hanging in my living room...an immensely talented artist!
-- Springtime always makes me feel warm inside! Even though ours is kind of far away, I am happy yours is coming. Xo.
Eventually it will come...it hard to not be impatient this time of year! :)
Wonderful photos, Susan. Tack sharp images and beautifully composed. The colors and variety lifted my spirits this rainy morning.
I wondered yesterday if you had photographed the musicians. Those are dynamic and exciting photographs and illustrated your point perfectly: people doing what they love.
Yes...I took the pics of the music...lots to learn about shooting moving things! HAHA! And thank you Lisa. As much as we appreciate the rain, we all need the sunshine. Have a great week. ✌️💙
I feel this! It gets itchy being a gardener with nothing but frozen ground.
Until the real action can begin, I must be content with my houseplants!
You need an NSFW tag, all those images of flora sex organs and all.
(great pics!)
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well, I never thought about that! 😂 Thanks, Geoff!
Well, I aim to delight.
I'll take this W
Looking forward to my garden as well. Last year I started a cut flower garden. I love growing my Dutch iris,gladiola, calla, liatris , crocosmia and lots of different lilly cultivars. My stargazer lillies are the best!
What gives me the most joy, however, is giving them away.
The garden 🌹🌷🥀is a great balancing therapy for Trumpism! 🤬🤬
Oh, isnt that the truth! Bringing someone some fresh cut flowers can really make their day! And its been proven that playing in the dirt can lift your mood...so its a win win! ✌️
Hi Susan, I know spring is close. This morning when having breakfast, I heard a bird singing. Your photos are amazing! Made me feel like I was there looking at the actual flowers. You have a real talent there.
Thanks so much... I'm ready to feel the sun of spring and play in the dirt!
Susan, these are lovely. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Joanne....thank you. Have a great day!
Thank you. It’s a great stress reliever! I appreciate you stopping by!! ✌️💙
How cool of you say! I really appreciate it! 💫✌️
You're so right... daffodils in the late season snow. It's so promising! Thank you Janet-have a great week! ✌️🌼🌷
The best! Perennials really give you something to look forward to as they start to pop out of the ground! I always feel successful when they come back! ✌️💙