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93 images Created 21 Dec 2011

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  • A Thistle with magic colors along my nature walk today
    Magic Thistle.jpg
  • Some abstract fun using remote flashes, colored gels and of all things, plastic cling wrap.
    Flash Wrapped.jpg
  • The Power Expands From The Center. Earth, Love and Power Enfold In This Fine Art Pattern
    Woven Lights.jpg
  • A puffy white dandelion on a black background with a bit of fun and color in the finer details
    A Dandy Vision.jpg
  • A blast of color and light frame these petals of intrigue
    Petal Blast.jpg
  • Fun with a yellow gerber daisy, a remote flash and purple fiber optic lights
    Flashing Yellow Petals.jpg
  • A macro abstraction of an Iris petal
    Iris barbata elatior.jpg
  • A Trippy Floral Fantasy Splashed By Psychedelic Colors and Lines
    psychedelically mesmerize.jpg
  • A macro view into an Iris Barbata Elatior flower
    Into The Iris.jpg
  • The Calico Pennant or Elisa Pennant (Celithemis elisa) is a dragonfly found in North America, in the Pennant genus of dragonflies. With Distinctive wing pattern; dark subterminal wing marking small and restricted to leading edge of wing.<br />
Male has pink wing veins and red heart-shaped abdominal spots; female has yellow wing veins and bright yellow abdominal spots.
    Dragonfly Sparkles.jpg
  • Zinnia Floral Imprint Art Montage From The Garden With Greens, Reds and Yellow Floral Highlight Details
    Floral Imprintation.jpg
  • I wanted to give a unique, abstract and artistic view of this beautiful daisy. It’s like the flower is being drawn toward the sunlight. Love the warm feeling.
    Daisy Blues.jpg
  • Soft Buttery Petals On A Plum Colored Lighted Backdrop
    Petals on Plum.jpg
  • Soft Pink Petals Surround A Bold and Vibrant Floral Heart.
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  • Soft Pink and Purple Petals Illuminated On A Backdrop Of Black Wrap The Yellow Floral Heart
    Fuchsia Floral Bloom.jpg
  • Soft Floral Petals Curve Upwards Arising From The Stark Black From An Abstact Vantage Point
    Petaled Black.jpg
  • Soft floral petals contrast against the black broken glass. Yellow and Purple Flowers arranged on shattered glass with a novelty flair.
    Blooms On Broken Blass.jpg
  • Soft Cobalt, Baby Blue Flower Petals In A Square Format. This Blue Spraid Gerber Daisy Adds A Baby Blue Soft Focus For Your Walls. Add some fresh seasonal color to floral arrangements and decor with this Wild Gerbera. With a just picked look that will never fade, it's even better than the real thing. This stem contains one bloom and no leaves.
    Cobalt Petals.jpg
  • The smallest of floral details blanketed by soft lavender petals.
    Intimate Details.jpg
  • A pink and crimson bloom on a rainbow hippie backdrop.
    Hippie Crimson Bloom.jpg
  • A Tight Shot Of A Yellow Floral Heart and Petals
    Yellow Floral Burst.jpg
  • The meaning of pink roses is as beautiful and as graceful as the delicate blossom. They're often seen in bridal arrangements, thank you or congratulations bouquets. Considering the word "rose" brings to mind the faint blush of a fair maiden's cheeks, it's not surprising these blooms are a favorite to give and receive. <br />
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Pink is not just for girls, and it is not just a pretty color. Pink roses have deep significance when it comes to affections given and received. The most widely accepted interpretation of pink roses is grace and gentility. <br />
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An admiration for beauty, refinement and enduring grace is what the pink rose connotes. The receiver of the pink rose can rest assured that he or she is admired for possessing a certain respectability and decorum not commonly found in others. <br />
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The meaning of pink roses, as expressed by their lovely color is happiness and joy. Being themselves a joy to behold, pink roses express fun and happiness. The pink rose denotes that the receiver is a pleasure to behold, a pleasure to have in company. Thus, it is an indication of deep joy. They indicate happiness or pride, a heart-felt appreciation.
    Pink Gentility.jpg
  • A nature abstraction with a heavy play on light and shadows
    Laden in Light.jpg
  • An Abstraction of a Queen Annes Lace with a Vibrant Artistic Flare. A pattern of interlacing lines from the plant are contrasted against a deep and ominous backdrop
    Reticulated Corruption.jpg
  • An Abstraction of a Queen Annes Lace with a Vibrant Artistic Flare. A pattern of interlacing lines from the plant are contrasted against a colorful backdrop
    Reticulated Glory.jpg
  • An abstracted view from the middle of a corn field with deep purples and polarized outlines
    Solarized Maize.jpg
  • The heart of a dead lily pad leaf
    Dead Lily Pad Leaf.jpg
  • Something funky for today.
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  • Just having some Photoshop Fun Tonight
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  • An epic game of chess between a wizard and a dragon in this fantasy scene.
    An Epic Game Of Chess.jpg
  • Is there a difference between aromas and bouquet in wines? Yes, there is. The difference is distinct, but it can be really confusing to differentiate aromas from bouquet. Even the most famed wine critics sometimes confuse these two. To be precise, when a wine specialist talks about a wine's aromas, he is referring to that wine's primary and secondary aromas (i.e. varietal aromas and vinous aromas). When he talks about a wine's bouquet, he is referring to that wine's tertiary aromas. To put it even more simply, while it is true that there are three main aromas in wines, only the primary and secondary aromas qualify as 'aromas' in wine lingo; the tertiary aroma is referred to as 'bouquet'. That, in a nutshell is the difference between aromas and bouquet.<br />
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Wines owe their bouquet to the post-fermentation and the maturing process. The bouquet is developed only during the post-fermentation stage and in the wine bottle itself. Aldehydes and esters are formed during the oxidation of the fruit acids and alcohol in the wine bottle. As such, bouquet takes time – years, actually – to develop. A good, mature wine will have a complex bouquet. After all, a wine's bouquet is a combination of aromas bundled together to form new aromas (you could call it perfume, if you want).
    Wine Bouquet.jpg
  • A pink and white daisy sits atop a glass over a crazy red pattern tablecloth
    Red Floral Funk.jpg
  • Vibrant Orange Petals With A Fine Art Flare
    Vibrant Petals On Oil.jpg
  • A traced pink rose from the garden with a blue scratched background texture.
    Rose Scratched Blues.jpg
  • The roots of lotus are planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom, while the leaves float on top of the water surface or are held well above it. The flowers are usually found on thick stems rising several centimeters above the leaves. The plant normally grows up to a height of about 150 cm and a horizontal spread of up to 3 meters, but some unverified reports place the height as high as over 5 meters. The leaves may be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter.
    Water Lily Seed Pod.jpg
  • A Strobe Light In The Studio That Captured My Interest
    Studio Art.jpg
  • Two Metallic Dragons Face Off
    Metallic Scales.jpg
  • The beauty of even common roadside simple weeds contains vibrance, beauty and grace if you simple look close enough
    Natures Vibrance Befalls.jpg
  • Lupine draws the eye skyward with its gorgeously colored and interestingly structured flower spikes. Bicolor Russell hybrids are the most popular type. Their large pea-like flowers come in amazing colors and combinations, clustered in long spikes on sturdy stems.<br />
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Lupine prefers light, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, and it does not tolerate heat or humidity well. It performs best in areas with cool summers, especially the Pacific Northwest.
    Natures Magic.jpg
  • Weed loving Marley loves nothing than playing cricket and jammin... He hopes you like jammin too. Marley is a Bad Taste Bear with a Hippie and smoky view on life. He would love to occupy a space on your wall!
    Marley Bear.jpg
  • Whispering Wishes - The Closer You Are To The Stars, The Better Chance You're Wish Will Be Granted..
    In The Sky With Diamonds.jpg
  • A Metallic Dragon Framed In Fiery Heat With Open Arms To Pull You In. OK.. so it's actually a candle-holder.
    Dragon Clutches.jpg
  • Grungy Pink Floral Petals Pop From The Garden Showing The First Signs Of Spring
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  • A bit of a deep Gothic and tribal fine art flare highlights this pink and red rose growing through the fence boards
    Gothic ROmance.jpg
  • The concept of Death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of history. In English, Death is often given the name Grim Reaper and, from the 15th century onwards, came to be shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak with a hood. It is also given the name of the Angel of Death (Malach HaMavet) or Devil of Death or the angel of dark and light stemming from the Bible and Talmudic lore. <br />
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The angel of death reflects man's ambivalent nature toward death, as death is very difficult for many of us to cope with. The angel of death, or grim reaper as he is sometimes called, allows us to embody the concept of death into a tangible creature. The idea of the angel of death is thousands of years old. The angel of death is or has been identified with Satan, and it is said that when Eve touched the tree of knowledge, she perceived the angel of death, and thought: Now I shall die, and God will create another wife for Adam.<br />
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Throughout recorded history, people from various religious perspectives have spoken of an 'Angel of Death' who does just that. Many people from all walks of life who have had near death experiences have reported that they've encountered angels who helped them, and people who have witnessed loved ones die have also reported encountering angels who gave their dying loved ones peace. Sometimes dying people's last words describe the visions they're experiencing. For example, just before famous inventor Thomas Edison died in 1931, he remarked: 'It is very beautiful over there.'
    Angel Of Death.jpg
  • A dry fall day lacking in color and life, nature still stands alone in hopes of surviving until spring
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  • Azrael is the Archangel of Death in some traditions. He is also the angel of retribution in Islamic theology and Sikhism. Depending on the outlook and precepts of various religions in which he is a figure, Azrael may be portrayed as residing in the Third Heaven. In one of his forms, he has four faces and four thousand wings, and his whole body consists of eyes and tongues, the number of which corresponds to the number of people inhabiting the Earth. He will be the last to die, recording and erasing constantly in a large book the names of men at birth and death, respectively.<br />
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Shortly after his creation, Azrael was assigned to study a phenomenon not well-understood by Heaven at that time: the disposition of human souls. The angels had long known that some human souls arrived in Heaven, and others did not. Reincarnation and oblivion had been offered as theories, but no one really knew where the 'missing' souls were going . . . and the Seraphim Council intuited that following the Fall, this question might be very important. Azrael was given the Word of Death to carry out his duties (angelic Words were much less competitive and assigned with less deliberation in those days). <br />
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The other Archangels know Azrael is still alive, but he is not spoken of in Heaven. It has happened -- a few times in the millenia since the Grigori were cast out -- that an angel has researched Azrael's work, identified strongly with his mission, and sought out the Outcast Archangel of Death. Azrael automatically turns away members of the Host who manage to find him . . . but a very rare few have been persistent and sincere enough to persuade the Archangel of Death to take them into his service. (Azrael only takes in angels who remain dedicated to Heaven, but who also feel a genuine calling to Azrael's mission -- he is not a refuge for dissatisfied Servitors or Outcasts seeking patronage.)
    Archangel Azrael.jpg
  • The familiar woody cone is the female cone, which produces seeds. The male cones, which produce pollen, are usually herbaceous and much less conspicuous even at full maturity. The name 'cone' derives from the fact that the shape in some species resembles a geometric cone. The individual plates of a cone are known as scales.<br />
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The male cone (microstrobilus or pollen cone) is structurally similar across all conifers, differing only in small ways (mostly in scale arrangement) from species to species. Extending out from a central axis are microsporophylls (modified leaves). Under each microsporophyll is one or several microsporangia (pollen sacs).<br />
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The female cone (megastrobilus, seed cone, or ovulate cone) contains ovules which, when fertilized by pollen, become seeds. The female cone structure varies more markedly between the different conifer families, and is often crucial for the identification of many species of conifers.
    March Snow Cones.jpg
  • A floral assortment bunched together in Grandma's Garden
    Grandmas Garden.jpg
  • A bold and vibrant macro closeup of a pink and purple Marguerite Daisy against a textured rainbow colored backdrop. A bit of a hippy vibe that screamed a bit of flower power for me.<br />
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This spray flower has a classic bloom with many ray petals radiating out from a disk-shaped center. This colorful package of popping purple tinted daisies would add an alluring appeal to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement! <br />
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The Marguerite daisy or also know as the Argyranthemum frutescens, is a lovely daisy featuring a large middle of the flower generally yellow but depending on the variety they can also be pinkish in color.<br />
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The petals of the Marguerite are generally white, pink, or yellow. They can have single or double blooms and they are usually 1-2 inches in size. The leaves and such of Marguerite daisies are a blue-green color, thin and almost fern like.<br />
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The Marguerite daisy does best in richly fertilized, well drained soil. They also like to be planted in fully sunny areas. They work really well as a boarder or on the outside edge of your year or garden adding the perfect splash of color to the area.<br />
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This type of daisy is a pretty hardy plant, if you have them planted outside make sure to water them about twice a week. If the plant starts to wilt it is a sign that they need a bit more water. Keep the soil moist pretty often, but never all the time because like with most plants, their root will rot if left in constant water.
    Flower Empowered.jpg
  • A pretty pink Zinnia flower contrasted against a metallic backdrop. <br />
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Zinnia is a genus of 20 species of annual and perennial plants of the family Asteraceae. They are native to scrub and dry grassland in an area stretching from the Southwestern United States to South America, with a centre of diversity in Mexico<br />
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Zinnia leaves are opposite and usually stalkless (sessile), with a shape ranging from linear to ovate, and pale to middle green in color. The flowers have a range of appearances, from a single row of petals, to a dome shape, with the colors white, chartreuse, yellow, orange, red, purple, and lilac.<br />
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Zinnias are popular garden flowers, usually grown from seed, and preferably in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with full sun. They will reseed themselves each year. Over 100 cultivars have been produced since selective breeding started in the 19th century.
    Zinnia Urban Contrast.jpg
  • A Macro Nature Abstraction From A Pink and Purple Puff Flower Over Cotton Candy Pastels Highlighting Pointy Rigged Textures.
    Pink Power Puff.jpg
  • A beetle sit atop wildflowers with a glow of violet under a row of spotlight glow
    Beetle Under Violet Spotlights.jpg
  • I really love to take dead and dying plants found in nature and bringing some life back to them through art. Adding some life and beauty back to this decrepit and withering weed was the inspiration for this Wicked Weed.
    Wicked Weed on Black.jpg
  • Two ducks take a sunset flight in the golden glow of Lake Superior on Minnesota's North Shore
    Sunset Flight.jpg
  • A peek inside a dying wildflower and the vibrant energy that has yet to dissipate.
    A Look Inside.jpg
  • Death begins to take hold as nature withers away with the last glow of life boldly displaying what beauty remains.
    Dying Nature Glow.jpg
  • A Vibrant Glowing Centerpiece Carefully Prepared by the Bride's Mother Adorns Each Table.
    Glowing Centerpiece.jpg
  • A Water Lily and Lily Pads on a Pond of Midnight Black Water with Radiating Energy
    Lilypads on Midnight Black.jpg
  • A fun flowering bush with glowing petals contrasted against a dark background with purple, pink and cream florets.
    Poppin Floral Bush.jpg
  • One of the most stunning and perhaps most celebrated lily varieties is the star gazer lily . Known for its striking blooms and heavenly scent, the stargazer is a fantastic choice for a number of occasions. Delicate, bold, and fragrant all at once.
    Stargazer Lilies Up Close and Person...jpg
  • A cluster of purple Garden Phlox that was planted around my neighbors mailbox with a bit of a fine art flare.
    Violet Floral Imressions.jpg
  • Daylily is the general nonscientific name of a species, hybrid or cultivar of the genus Hemerocallis. A normal, single daylily flower has three petals and three sepals, collectively called tepals, each with a midrib in the same or in a contrasting color. The centermost part of the flower, called the throat, usually has a different color than more distal areas of its tepals.
    Rainbow Daylily Heat - Hemerocallis.jpg
  • A field of flowers filled with colors and a bit of a textured pressed feel
    Floral Stamped Colors.jpg
  • A puffy white dandelion in the yard with pastel colors in the background
    Puffy Dandelion on Pastels.jpg
  • The genus name is from the Greek echino, meaning hedgehog, an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant.
    Purple Coneflower Delight.jpg
  • Dead Weed on Lime.jpg
  • Assortment of Splendor.jpg
  • Many Hibiscus species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs, and are used to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
    Red Hibiscus Grunge.jpg
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  • Popping Pink Petals.jpg
  • Fire Woven Dandelion.jpg
  • Crimson Gerber Refraction.jpg
  • Field Mustard - A widely cultivated crop which is also a widespread weed, with yellow flowers, colonizing large areas with soft yellow flowers on slender stems.
    Brassica Rapa.jpg
  • A bold Orchidaceae interpretation reflecting the intensity and subtly contrast of the Orchid. The Greek myth of Orchis explains the origin of the plants.
    Orchid Hype.jpg
  • A macro rose photograph with pink and purple petal tones along the edges in front of my kitchen window
    Rose in my Windw.jpg
  • A vibrant and bold tulip assortment with a fresh bouquet of colors, light and mood.
    Pateline Tulips.jpg
  • Stargazed Reflections.jpg
  • Daisy From Another Mother.jpg
  • Floral Curves.jpg
  • Reaching Blooms.jpg
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  • Well there has been no snow to speak of this winter, which really is aggravating. I so wanted at least one day of accumulation to take some winter scene photos. I like looking at different snow covered compositions from others and have been inspired to do some of my own. But, no luck in 2011... So I say forget it and let's move on, give me Spring already, and all the color and beauty that goes with it my lens can capture!
    Ode to Spring.jpg
  • The flowers in this arrangement were starting to wilt, and the petals were beginning to show signs of the last days coming. I wanted to get a descent shot of them, without conveying the age and wilted petals. My approach was to process the image to highlight these areas to covey some character and detail, instead of the appearance of decay.
    Peruvian Lily Grain.jpg
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  • A soft purple light cast on a closeup shot of a white rose with a long exposure to pull in the additional light hue.
    Rosy Daydreamer.jpg
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  • Daisy Dreamin.jpg
  • Was trying for something to fit a mood, a dark piece with a good amount of black and some rich tones from the flowers, and light hues to contrast.
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