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  • Move Along - Nothing To See Here, I'm Just A Furry Garden Gnome...
    Garden Gnome Squirrel.jpg
  • A Squirrel Posted Up In The Flower Garden
    Garden Squirrel.jpg
  • A little pink petal magic from the garden
    Daydream From The Garden.jpg
  • A macro shot of a fly perched on a daisy petal in the garden
    Garden Flower Fly.jpg
  • Located at 4612 Hwy Z in New Melle, Missouri, Seven Stones offers a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for the enjoyment of rare and exceptional wines from around the world. They are located in an old school house built in the 1800's by German settlers in New Melle, MO. The old school house was recently renovated and re-opened this summer as a wine garden that is committed to preserving the rich German heritage of New Melle.
    Seven Stones Wine Garden.jpg
  • An orange Gerber Daisy pops in the garden from the early morning sunlight.<br />
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The Gerbera Daisy is the fifth most popular flower in the world, gerbera daisies can mean innocence, purity, and cheerfulness. These large daisy variations come in a number of vibrant colors, and sending them is the perfect way to brighten someone's day.<br />
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The meanings of gerbera daisies stem from those attributed to the general daisy family. These meanings include innocence and purity, and daisies are also a classic symbol of beauty. However, the gerbera variety holds an added meaning of cheerfulness, which stems from the assortment of colors available. An assorted bouquet of gerbera daisies can lift the spirit and sending one is an ideal way to brighten someone's day. The sheer multitude of available varieties has helped the gerbera daisy become a favorite choice for many different occasions.<br />
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The gerbera daisy was discovered in 1884 near Barberton, South Africa, by Scotsman Robert Jameson. While the flower's scientific name, Gerbera jamesonii, recollects the name of its founder, the meaning of its common name draws from German naturalist Traugott Gerber. Breeding programs that began in England in 1890 enhanced the flower's quality and color variations. The gerbera daisy's popularity soon traveled to growers in the Netherlands which, along with Columbia, is the primary distributor of the flower's cut version today. The gerbera currently ranks as the fifth most popular flower in the world behind the rose, carnations, chrysanthemum, and tulip.<br />
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Gerbera L. is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family. It was named in honour of the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber who travelled extensively in Russia and was a friend of Carolus Linnaeus.
    Garden Daisy Delight.jpg
  • Soft petals push their way our from the garden in soft morning light
    Color From The Garden.jpg
  • Another beautiful greeting from our garden today.
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  • Today's Greeting From The Garden
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  • Miss Finch Stopped By The Feeders For A Quick Bite and A Bath
    Miss Finch In The Flower Garden.jpg
  • A pink rose blooming in the garden late in the season
    Soft Pink Painted Rose.jpg
  • Purple Petunias From The Garden Greet You With A Warm Welcome
    Purple Petunia Dream.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
  • A lovely and beautiful flower wishing us a good afternoon from the garden.
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  • A row of multi-colored gerber daisies from the garden from a stem-up perspective.<br />
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Gerbera daisy flowers exhibit large (4") blooms with yellowish central disks surrounded by colorful rays. The rays are most commonly yellow, red or orange. However, growers have also produced varieties in white, pink and violet. Gerbera daisy flowers reach a little over one foot in height, with a width slightly less than that.<br />
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 Whether you are growing gerbera daisies as perennials or as annuals, water them faithfully; and fertilize regularly for optimal blooming. Gerbera daisy flowers are susceptible to crown rot, so don't plant them too deeply. They are also susceptible to powdery mildew, so avoid overhead watering; and water the plants early in the day. Plants bought at the florist should be introduced only gradually to direct sunlight outdoors; otherwise, they'll wilt.
    Gerber From The Stem.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
  • A traced pink rose from the garden with a blue scratched background texture.
    Rose Scratched Blues.jpg
  • Pretty Pink Vibrant Petals Pushing Through The Evening Sunset Garden Light
    Pretty Pink Petals.jpg
  • Little Petals Of Sunshine Color Pop From The Garden
    Petals Of Sunshine.jpg
  • This beautiful black bodied swallowtail is black with shiny blue or green wings. It has blue between two rows of orange spots on the underside of the hind wings and the colors on the upper side of the hind wings have one row of white spots. The caterpillars look like small snakes, having large eyespots; they hide in folded leaves during the day and come out to feed in the evenings. The chrysalis is either brown or green resembling the stem in which it is attached. These butterflies are a pleasure to watch and a welcome visitor to any garden.
    Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly.jpg
  • Zinnia Floral Imprint Art Montage From The Garden With Greens, Reds and Yellow Floral Highlight Details
    Floral Imprintation.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 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 lily from my garden on a backdrop of green catching the morning light that casts a soft glow on the petals.
    Morning Lily Glow.jpg
  • A Deep Maroon Electric Lily From The Garden
    Electric Maroon Lily.jpg
  • A traced pink rose from the garden with a blue scratched background texture.
    Rose Scratched Blues.jpg
  • A squirrel stops by for a quick snacking grabbing some seeds from the garden bed that had fallen from the feeder above
    Squirrely Visitor.jpg
  • The last rose of the year from my garden
    Last Rose Before Fall.jpg
  • A Puffy Pink Peony Greets You From The Morning Garden
    Good Morning Peony.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
  • 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
  • Creamy White and Pink Petals Push Their Way Up In the Garden
    Pushin Pink Petals.jpg
  • 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 bunch of phlox growing in the garden out back
    Morning Light on Phlox.jpg
  • A Soft Blooming Fuchsia Colored Rose from The Garden
    Fuchsia Rose in Bloom.jpg
  • A Female Northern Cardinal Perched On An Old Log In My Flower Garden
    Female Cardinal Perched Wood.jpg
  • A Soft Pink Peony From The Neighbors Garden
    Pink Peony Glow.jpg
  • A tiny yellow teacup rose from the garden
    Tiny Yellow Teacup Rose.jpg
  • A Soft Red Tulip In Early Morning Light Brings A Smile From The Garden
    Tulip Daydream.jpg
  • Large pink and purple petals one each cluster surround pointy yellow florets from the center in this flowing fine art floral shot from a garden.<br />
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I have not been able to get an identification on these flowers yet, try as I have.
    Pink and Purple Floral Pallete.jpg
  • Broken Orange Petals Still Display Beauty From The Garden
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  • A Puffy White Dandelion With A Bit Of Magic and Mystery.<br />
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The dandelion plant is a beneficial weed, with a wide range of uses, and is even a good companion plant for gardening. Its taproot will bring up nutrients for shallower-rooting plants, and add minerals and nitrogen to soil. It is also known to attract pollinating insects and release ethylene gas which helps fruit to ripen
    Magic Dandy.jpg
  • Some Tulips the neighbor planted by their mailbox during sunset lighting with glowing edges and pastelated colors
    Tulips Through Rose Colored Glass.jpg
  • A Soft Purple Petunia soaking up some morning light
    Purple Flower Soft Focus.jpg
  • A fun flowering bush with glowing petals contrasted against a dark background with purple, pink and cream florets.
    Poppin Floral Bush.jpg
  • It's only a hiding spot until it takes root and I have corn growing in there
    Get Outta My Flowers.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.
    pretty_in_pink.jpg
  • Yup - Definitely Up To No Good
    Naughty Squirrel.jpg
  • Our roses in our backyard our blooming like crazy and drawing bees and spiders.
    pollinators_of_roses.jpg
  • A Field of Electric Petal Silver Lilies in Black and White
    Starving Floral Color.jpg
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  • Yup, it's October 7th and I still have new rose blooms. This is an Alex Rose, I had a section of pink ones, and another of white that have grown together and are producing these beauties
    October Rose.jpg
  • Soft white tulips whisper in the blue midnight glow reaching towards the shining the way
    White Tulip Blue Light.jpg
  • Well it seems that Mr. Squirrel has found my birdfeeders and is looking to find a way up
    Squirrel Climber.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 pink and cream tulip on a textured yellow and floral backdrop with a fine art feel.<br />
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Despite the fact that these flowers can grow in various climates, the tulip unfortunately lives a very short life. They die within three to seven days. However, while they are living, they grow rapidly, even after they have been cut.  It's not uncommon for cut tulip to grown an inch in a vase. In addition to growing after being cut, tulips are also known for moving around vases. This is because tulips will bend and "droop" in the direction of light.<br />
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Tulips are thirsty flowers and will drink a lot of water, so you will want to make sure to add new fresh water to the vase often. You can trim their stems with a knife to help them drink easier. There's no need to put any sort of flower food in the water. Tulips will be fine with plain water. Their stems can have up to a dozen leaves, but most have closer to six.<br />
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Tulips grow in a vast array of vibrant colors including yellow, red, pink, purple, orange and more.
    Tawny Cream Tulip.jpg
  • A Yellow Centered Purple Starburst Flower Along The Road
    Slender Purple Petals.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
  • 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 White-Breasted Nuthatch in a typical pose on the side of a tree
    WB Nuthatch Tall Tree.jpg
  • The spicebush swallowtail butterfly is a large, dark swallowtail. It is one of our most beautiful and interesting swallowtails. All developmental stages are great examples of adaptive coloration. The wingspread range is 4.1 to 5.6 cm. The upper surface of the fore wings is black with a narrow marginal row and a broader submarginal row of light yellow row spots. The upper surfaces of the hind wings also have the rows of spots, but they are light green in color. The median areas of the hind wings are dusted with blue in females and blue-green to green in males.
    Spicebush In Wildflowers.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
  • A beautiful rose to brighten everyone's day. I had a lot of fun processing this shot. Enjoy :)
    picturesque_satin_rose.jpg
  • Monday Morning Light Casts a Glow on this Delicate Orange Zinnia Bloom
    Monday Morning Glow.jpg
  • A shot from the flower garden to brighten the day
    A Vision From The Garden.jpg
  • Slender Petals Give Way To Dance In The Garden
    Tiny Garden Dancer.jpg
  • A floral assortment bunched together in Grandma's Garden
    Grandmas Garden.jpg
  • A yellow buttercup flower from the garden over textured pastel
    Buttercup From The Garden.jpg
  • A Shadow Play Climber Scales The Garden Wall Toward The Hanging Flower Blooms
    Scaling The Garden Wall.jpg
  • A fly buzzing around my fresh garden blooms
    A Buzz In The Garden.jpg
  • Orange Day Lily Blooms on a Sunny Pastel Backdrop From The Garden
    Garden Pastel Glow.jpg
  • Grungy Pink Floral Petals Pop From The Garden Showing The First Signs Of Spring
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  • A Yellow Flower Blooming In The Garden
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  • Purple Details and White Petals In The Garden
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  • A Yellow Wildflower Macro From The Side Of The Road
    Midnight In The Garden Of Yellow.jpg
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  • Velvet Red Petals Glow From This Floral Macro Taken at Midnight
    Velvet Petals - Midnight Garden.jpg
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  • Male Cowbird in Garden.jpg
  • A fly stops buzzing around my head to pause for a shot on a weed
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  • Pastelated Florets - Orginally a macro cloeup shot of small garden flowers (Sweet William Dianthus I believe) with a bit of flare to hit the mood I was after
    Pastelated Florets.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
  • A Purple Petunia Pops From The Morning Garden Light
    Poppin Purple Petunia.jpg
  • Vibrant and Bold Purple Geranium Floral Blooms From The Garden
    Flowing Purple Geranium Blooms.jpg
  • Well, everything in the garden is pretty much dead now, so time for a different perspective on flowers :)
    Death Of A Flower.jpg
  • Mr. seemingly is up to no good in my garden again
    Pencil Sketch Squirrel.jpg
  • Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. A member of the Asteraceae family of dicotyledonous plants, its garden relatives thus include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia.
    Dahlia In Heat.jpg
  • A Pink Floral Bloom On A Speckled Backdrop From The Garden
    Pinky Pop.jpg
  • A Bold Yellow Flower Pops From The Garden
    BURSTING YELLOW PETALS.jpg
  • A purple flower from Grandma's Garden with a scratch green backdrop and an touch of an antique vibe
    Grandma's Violet Blossom.jpg
  • A closeup of what I believe to be a Clipper Butterfly in the garden on my Aster flowers
    Clipper Butterfly.jpg
  • Drive along the North Shore of Lake Superior between Duluth and Two Harbors, Mn. and you will come across a cafe.  A cozy, charming building nestled behind a gorgeous garden; filled with a vast variety of herbs, vegetables and fragrant flowers.  From the outside, this cafe looks quite simple but what awaits one inside is anything but ordinary.  Since its conception back in 1999, Scott Graden's New Scenic Cafe has grown exponentially; continually amazing customers with its unique, exquisite menus, serene atmosphere and impeccable service.
    New Scenic Cafe - Duluth MN.jpg
  • The Eastern purple Coneflower 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.
    Colored Pencil Coneflower.jpg
  • A soft pink peony flower greets me from the garden on this beautiful morning
    Good Morning Peony Flower.jpg
  • Fun with vibrant pink petals from the flower garden
    Fun With Flowers.jpg
  • A Vibrant Yellow Flower From The Garden
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  • 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.
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  • A male and female house sparrow play in the garden near my purple coneflowers
    Male and Female. House Sparrowsjpg
  • A macro shot of a fresh pink rose bloom from the garden with a fine art feel
    Rosy Pink.jpg
  • Fresh new blooms in the garden inspiring me with a bit of a dreamy touch
    Visions From A Rose.jpg
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