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  • Time for another splash of color. I thought this was an interesting new bloom and had just enough light on a cold winter day to get some decent tones in the capture
    pineapple-bloom.jpg
  • Daffodils come in all sizes from 5-inch blooms on 2-foot stems to half-inch flowers on 2-inch stems. Largely for show purposes, but also for guidance in gardening, certain species and named cultivars have been determined to be miniatures and must compete by themselves in daffodil shows.<br />
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Depending on  which botanist you talk to, there are between 40 and 200 different daffodil species, subspecies or varieties of species and over 25,000 registered cultivars (named hybrids) divided among the thirteen divisions of the official classification system.<br />
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Narcissus is a genus of mainly hardy, mostly spring-flowering, bulbous perennials in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some of the genus
    Itsy Bitsy Daffodil Bloom.jpg
  • The spring bloom is a strong increase in phytoplankton abundance that typically occurs in the early spring and lasts until late spring or early summer. Spring blooms typically last until late spring or early summer, at which time the bloom collapses due to nutrient depletion in the stratified water column and increased grazing pressure by zooplankton.<br />
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This week the earliest of spring flowers are starting to dot the landscape with color and the tree buds give a promise of warmer days ahead. Daffodils are in full bloom, as well as crocus and dwarf iris. Color is just beginning to peek out from the hyacinths, showing hints of purple and pink. <br />
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Spring flowers come along and cheer us up at a time when we most need it -- after we've somehow survived another long winter. Speaking for myself, it wouldn't be going too far to say that they help me convalesce as I recuperate from Old Man Winter's months-long blustery barrage.
    Vibralicios Blooms.jpg
  • After looking through my portfolio I noticed there was a lack of vibrant selection, so here is the first of more colorful and warm selections I plan on doing
    rainbow_bloom.jpg
  • Pink Bloom on Bokeh Green.jpg
  • Genteel-Bloom.jpg
  • Peach Rose Blooms From The Garden - The recent storms have really destroyed most of my roses, but I still have a few peach rose blooms left
    Peach Rose Blooms.jpg
  • Hemerocallis fulva, the Orange Daylily, Tawny Daylily, Tiger Daylily or Ditch Lily, is a species of daylily native to Asia. It is very widely grown as an ornamental plant in temperate climates for its showy flowers and ease of cultivation.<br />
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Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Does well in a wide range of well-drained soils. Deadhead spent flowers daily for neatness and remove scapes when flowers have completed bloom. Divide to maintain vigor when the clumps become overcrowded. A tough plant that is tolerant of poor soil, summer heat and humidity.
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  • Rainbow Stargazer Lily.jpg
  • A Rainbow Rose In Full Wide Bloom With Drips Of Painted Dew
    Rosey Rainbow Drips-gigapixel-art-sc...jpg
  • A pattern of rustic red chrysanthemum blooms with a textured grunge pattern. These vibrant flower blooms from garden with a bit of a fine art flare.<br />
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Chrysanthemums, often called mums or chrysanths, are perennial flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae which are native to Asia and northeastern Europe. About 30 species have been described
    Rustic Blossom Grunge.jpg
  • This blooming Stargazer Lily in fine macro details with lush rainbow colors
    Unbloomed Lily.jpg
  • Fresh new blooms in the garden inspiring me with a bit of a dreamy touch
    Visions From A Rose.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
  • A Molting Goldfinch in a Blooming Dogwood Tree
    Goldfinch Dogwood.jpg
  • A Blooming Rainbow Stargazer Lily Unfolds
    Into The Rainbow Lily.jpg
  • A male northern cardinal perched against a golden blooming backdrop.
    Treetop Cardinal Standing Tall.jpg
  • Visions of Monarch Butterflies Adorn tiny floral blooms against a backdrop of greeen
    Butterbloom Dreams.jpg
  • A blooming Redbud Tree Abstraction. A Redbud is a small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. Found on rich bottom lands throughout the Mississippi River valley; will grow in the shade and often becomes a dense undergrowth in the forest.
    Tangerine Bloom Delight.jpg
  • A White Dahlia with Pink and Purple Highlights Against a Backdrop of Deep Purple with Soft Evening Light
    Hello Darling.jpg
  • I am not sure what kind of flower this is.  This photograph was shot at the Saint Louis Zoo.
    buzzing_around.jpg
  • A Yellow Centered Purple Starburst Flower Along The Road
    Slender Purple Petals.jpg
  • Who doesn't love to photograph and process beautiful flowers? Hope you enjoy my version of of a Gerbera Daisy in black and white.
    gerbera_daisy_2.jpg
  • A sunflower plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays. A very tall plant that has large yellow flowers with a round brown center. Sunflowers produce seeds that are used for making cooking oil.
    Twilight Sunflower.jpg
  • Pink Rose In A Tree.jpg
  • A close up macro shot of a muted blue rose with a purple tint with morning dew droplets on the soft petals.
    In Dew Time.jpg
  • Not sure what kind of flower this is so any information will be appreciated...This shot was taken a few months back at the Minnesota Arboretum.
    violet_beauty.jpg
  • This shot was taken at the Mike Moats Macro Boot Camp this weekend.  Mike thank you for everything I really did learn a lot...Please critique and give constructive criticism as it is welcome and can only make me a better photographer.
    gerbera_daisy3.jpg
  • A single daisy chases the light and the delight of warmth
    Chasing Delight.jpg
  • Just out and about walking, photographing and appreciating a little bit of nature today.
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  • A lovely yellow daisy basking in the morning sunlight.
    Basking in Sunlight.jpg
  • Not sure what kind of flower this is so any information will be appreciated...This shot was taken a few months back at the Minnesota Arboretum.
    sunny_floret.jpg
  • A beautiful rose to brighten everyone's day. I had a lot of fun processing this shot. Enjoy :)
    picturesque_satin_rose.jpg
  • I think this is my favorite color of daisy, wanted to put a shot together that emphasized the parts I like the most :)<br />
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The Asteraceae or Compositae (commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family), is an exceedingly large and widespread family of vascular plants.
    Pink Perennis.jpg
  • Who doesn't love to photograph and process beautiful flowers? Hope you enjoy my version of this Gerbera Daisy.
    gerbera_daisy.jpg
  • This little hummingbird sure loved these flowers at the Saint Louis Zoo. This beautiful bird was so hard to try and photograph as it flies so fast.
    hummingbird.jpg
  • A Crimson Red Daffodil Flower Release A Vibrant Glow Against A Backdrop Of Black
    Crimson Daffodil.jpg
  • Hello Holly-gigapixel-standard-scale...jpg
  • A Paper Kite Butterfly Rests On Top Of Fluid Pink Floral Blossoms In The Garden.<br />
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The Paper Kite, Rice Paper, or Large Tree Nymp butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. The Paper Kite is of Southeast Asian origin.
    Paper Kite on Liquid Blossoms.jpg
  • One single droplet hanging on the pedal of a beautiful flower waiting for the right moment to fall.
    Yellow Petal Drip.jpg
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  • Hibiscus Color.jpg
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  • A Thistle Blossom Pops like fireworks From The Stem
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  • A beautiful pink flower with pedals that have a fun, artistic, geometry feel.
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  • Not sure what kind of flower this is so any information will be appreciated...This shot was taken a few months back at the Minnesota Arboretum.
    pretty_in_pink.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
  • I love stargazer lilies they are my favorite flower. Lilium "Stargazer" (the Stargazer lily) is a hybrid lily of the Oriental group.
    lilium_stargazer.jpg
  • Crescent Floret.jpg
  • As you traverse from the soft, smooth petals, you find yourself at the delicate and pink center which opens for you.
    She Opens To Pink.jpg
  • Hello Hibiscus.jpg
  • A Glowing Hibiscus with Soft Petal Highlights
    Hibiscus Highlights.jpg
  • pink_flowy_macro_chrysanthemum.jpg
  • Rainbow Lily Delight.jpg
  • A single rose on a colorful background.
    Subtle Rose.jpg
  • Goth Rose Vibe On Green
    Gothic ROmance.jpg
  • New buds form on the branches weighted down from the rain showers
    Best of a Dreary Day.jpg
  • Some pretty and colorful flowers to keep off your Friday.
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  • This photo was shot on the outside patio at Jimm’y Food & Cocktail’s in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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  • Canna (or canna lily, although not a true lily) is a genus of nineteen species of flowering plants. The species have large, attractive foliage and horticulturists have turned it into a large-flowered and bright garden plant. In addition, it is one of the world's richest starch sources, and is an agricultural plant. Although a plant of the tropics, most cultivars have been developed in temperate climates and are easy to grow in most countries of the world as long as they can enjoy at least 6?8 hours average sunlight during the summer.<br />
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The plants are large tropical and subtropical perennial herbs with a rhizomatous rootstock. The broad, flat, alternate leaves, that are such a feature of this plant, grow out of a stem in a long narrow roll and then unfurl. The leaves are typically solid green but some cultivars have glaucose, brownish, maroon, or even variegated leaves.
    Crimson Canna Lily Bud.jpg
  • A dedicated to my mom, and inspired by breast cancer awareness Pink and her favorite color Purple. A Fine Art floral vision centered around a prominent pink rose atop a layer of purple magic and hope.
    For Momma.jpg
  • Wildflower growing in a field at Busch Wildlife.
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  • Wildflower growing in a field at Busch Wildlife.
    wildflower.jpg
  • A Paper Kite Butterfly smelling the roses at the Butterfly House at the Saint Louis Zoo.
    paper_kite_butterfly2.jpg
  • I have no clue what kind of flower or plant this is.  I photographed this flower on the inside of the Butterfly House at the Saint Louis Zoo...I just thought it was beautiful and it touched me the moment I noticed it.  I was just hoping my photographing of this flower would do it justice...I hope you enjoy this beautiful flower as much as I do.  Happy Friday Everyone
    enchantress.jpg
  • A single violet tulip surrenders unto the surrounding temperate vibrancy.
    Surrender Tulips.jpg
  • A Thistle Blossom Pops Like Fireworks From The Stem
    spikey weed.jpg
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  • This shot was taken in Lanesboro, MN. Right outside of the Cottage House Inn during my vacation to the North Shore.
    sunflower.jpg
  • In my continued effort to add some items with a bit more vibrancy and extend my color pallet choices I thought this was a decent shot. We still have some rose buds popping up in mid December Missouri weather, which is highly unusual. Caught this new bud bent just towards the horizon. There was just enough light pushing through to capture a decent backdrop hue.
    good-morning-sunshine.jpg
  • A Tufted Titmouse On A Blooming Tree With Pink Blooms
    Tufted Blooming Tree.jpg
  • A pink and crimson bloom on a rainbow hippie backdrop.
    Hippie Crimson Bloom.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
  • Reaching Blooms.jpg
  • A Soft Blooming Fuchsia Colored Rose from The Garden
    Fuchsia Rose in Bloom.jpg
  • Floral Curves.jpg
  • A Monarch Rests On Purple Flowering Chives in Evening Light
    Monarch on Moody Chives.jpg
  • A Monarch Butterfly Rests On Purple Flowering Chives in Evening Light
    Monarch on Moody Chives.jpg
  • Good Morning Azalea-gigapixel-art-sc...jpg
  • Red Bellied in Tree.jpg
  • Pink Points of Origin.jpg
  • Lilium 'Stargazer'  - Oriental lilies are known for their fragrant perfume. It happens to be my wife's favorite flower so I get to photograph them often :)
    Soft Stargaze.jpg
  • April showers bring pink flowers
    April Showers - Pink Flowers.jpg
  • I Cry Because They Keep Calling Me A Pansy
    Dew On Pansy Bloom.jpg
  • Soft Pink and Purple Petals Illuminated On A Backdrop Of Black Wrap The Yellow Floral Heart
    Fuchsia Floral Bloom.jpg
  • Cardinal in Bloom.jpg
  • A macro shot of a tiny wildflower with the freshness of incoming spring
    Wildflower Bloom.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 common yellow dandelion flower head can change into the familiar, white, globular seed head overnight. Each seed has a tiny parachute, to spread far and wide in the wind. <br />
The thick, brittle, beige, branching taproot grows up to 10" long. All parts of this plant exude a white milky sap when broken.<br />
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Dandelions are generally easily recognizable in all seasons.  The growth of leaves from the basal rosette, the leaf shape with its characteristic multi-toothed edges (although some dandelions exhibit less toothiness and a smoother, broader leaf - these are generally found in shady areas) is easy to spot even in winter.  If unsure, break a stem or leaf and the characteristic milky sap will emerge. When in bloom, dandelions are bright yellow and hard to miss. <br />
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The genus name of the dandelion comes from the Greek word taraxos, which means disorder, and akos, which means remedy. The species name, officinale, means that it is used medicinally.  The common name may come from the Greek word leontodon, which means lion's tooth. Other sources claim the word dandelion comes from the old French word Dent-de-lion or from the Latin dens leonis, both also meaning lion's tooth or teeth.
    Irish Dandelion.jpg
  • A macro shot of a fresh pink rose bloom from the garden with a fine art feel
    Rosy Pink.jpg
  • A Multicolored Gerbera Daisy In The Garden With Bold Contrasted Fine Details and a Fine Art Feel.<br />
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These Daisies bloom in nearly every color (except true blues and purples) and produce fantastically large flowers on long, thick, sturdy stems. They last for a week or more in the vase, making them a favorite of flower arrangers.<br />
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Take one look at this beautiful Gerber daisy, and you can't help but bask in the perfection of Mother Nature. It's not just the perfect green stems climbing high as they (sometimes) curve and twist, it's not the delicate petals on the bloom, nor is it the exquisite flower center - it's the way all of these things work together.
    Scratched Gerber Daisy.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 bee perched on a flower bloom
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  • Stopping on a new bloom to pollinate and gather required materials
    Gathering Some Honey.jpg
  • The Douglas Aster is an Rhizomatous perennial wildflower with much-branched stems and light purple aster-like flower heads. It has Ray flowers are blue to purple and disk flowers are yellow. The flowers are 1-2 cm long. A distinguishing characterisitic of Douglas aster is its thick overlapping bracts beneath each flower head. Also, outer margins of thegracts have a thin, transparent (waxy/papery) look.<br />
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The Painted lady butterfly, red admiral, spring azure, orange sulphur, and woodland skipper butterflies are attracted to the flowers.<br />
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The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate.
    Douglas Aster on Amber.jpg
  • A Pink Floral Bloom On A Speckled Backdrop From The Garden
    Pinky Pop.jpg
  • A tiny daffodil bloom begins to open as the first day of spring arrives
    Daffodil on Pastels.jpg
  • A macro detailed shot of a Daffodil in bloom as morning sunlight shines across the petals
    Morning Sunshine Petals.jpg
  • Monday Morning Light Casts a Glow on this Delicate Orange Zinnia Bloom
    Monday Morning Glow.jpg
  • Vibrant and Bold Purple Geranium Floral Blooms From The Garden
    Flowing Purple Geranium Blooms.jpg
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