Saturday, July 11, 2009

Coneflowers, Untouched

July 11th 021 Upon awakening this morning, I promised myself not to blog until I’d caught up on reading other blogs.  But, later in the morning, I saw the coneflowers.  Their long-lasting blooms are just beginning to form.

July 11th 017 No touch-ups were done on these photos.  They could probably use some, but I like them the way are.  I’m finally learning to step back further and then zoom in to get better fake close-up shots with my Canon PowerShot SX100.

July 11th 029 After my father-in-law passed away, we inherited his ornamental windmill.  This poor coneflower is rather caught up in it…..

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Have a happy weekend!

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10 comments:

Gail said...

My favorite flower...wonderfully shot.

The Blue Ridge Gal said...

You do a fabulous job with your camera!

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

Leenie said...

ooo-ooo! I finally have coneflowers this year and they are almost ready to bloom. You have a nice variety of colors. I have stuffed so many in the ground without success that now when they finally are promising a bloom or two--I have no idea what color they will be. Have a good one. And a good Sunday too.

Betty said...

I love your photography! Those pic´s do not need any touching up. They are perfect.

Ruth Hull Chatlien said...

I don't think my coneflowers are blooming yet. I suppose I should walk out back and see. I loved the photos, especially the last one,.

Stepping Thru said...

Your photos are wonderful! My coneflowers are in various stages right now. Some are spent and some just beginning to bloom. I love them and they just keep spreading over my garden.

Evansmom said...

Amazing photos - no touch ups needed!

Deb said...

Now I can add coneflowers to my list of favorite flowers...thanks to you!

aspen said...

Great job on capturing the colors of the coneflowers! Beautiful job!!

Oz Girl said...

I love, love, love coneflowers! I used to have some in Ohio. I hope I get some planted next year here in KS.

You're like me - I'm always telling myself the same thing. No more blog posts until I put in some visitation time! :) And then I break my own rule. Again.

The funny thing is - once I start visiting, someone would have to DRAG me away from my computer. I really do love reading about everyone else's lives. Does that mean I'm a snoop??