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  • A Soft Focus Purple Daisy Captured From Behind With Soft Purple Warm Light
    Soft Focus Purple Daisy Behind.jpg
  • A Soft Focus Pink Wildflower
    Soft Floral Pink Macro.jpg
  • Soft Pink Petals Surround A Bold and Vibrant Floral Heart.
    IMG_0978.jpg
  • A beautiful photo of a flowers with soft pink and white petals.
    339A3884.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
  • With a through-back feel to  Georgia O'Keeffe, a soft, warm, painterly pink and cream rose with a bit of an erotic vibe to the details.
    Pinked Rose Details.jpg
  • Soft Red Velvet Petals
    Red Velvet Petals.jpg
  • The smallest of floral details blanketed by soft lavender petals.
    Intimate Details.jpg
  • A soft muted blooming rose in black and white.
    October Morning Rose.jpg
  • A soft painterly peacock
    Painted Peacock.jpg
  • A White Dahlia with Pink and Purple Highlights Against a Backdrop of Deep Purple with Soft Evening Light
    Hello Darling.jpg
  • An immature bald eagle in a tree canopy backed by soft autumn orange and blue
    Pumpkin Spiced Bald Eagle.jpg
  • A Soft and Fluffed Male Red-Bellied Woodpecker Posted Against a Mystical Backdrop
    Posted Woody Fluffed.jpg
  • A Spring Pink Tulip Against an Italian Inspired Background of Soft Colors
    Tulip Positano.jpg
  • A soft flowing close-up of a Downy Woodpecker with a bit of a Georgia O'Keeffe flare
    Okeefe Downy.jpg
  • Soft Floral Petals Curve Upwards Arising From The Stark Black From An Abstact Vantage Point
    Petaled Black.jpg
  • A Soft Deep Red Tulip Contrasted Against A Rough Textured Backdrop.<br />
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This is one of the world's most easily recognized and loved flowers. Tulip Flowers are voracious sun seekers (like the sunflower) and will sway their heads in crazy contortions seeking out the best angle for light. This makes them a symbol of opportunity, adjustment, advancement, and aspiration. They are commonly thought to represent attainment of spiritual awareness too. Because they are from bulbs, and return every year (like the daffodil) tulips are symbolic of resurrection and determination. The immediately identifiable shape of their colorful blooms make them a comfortable flower.<br />
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A Turkish legend may be responsible for the red tulip's symbolism. The story goes that a prince named Farhad was love struck by a maiden named Shirin. When Farhad learned that Shirin had been killed, he was so overcome with grief that he killed himself - riding his horse over the edge of a cliff. It's said that a scarlet tulip sprang up from each droplet of his blood, giving the red tulip the meaning 'perfect love.'
    Rubescent Tulip.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
  • Soft Petals From The Garden Pop Off A Backdrop Of Blue
    Floral FLow.jpg
  • 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
  • A Red-Bellied Woodpecker On A Bare Tree Branch Looking FOr A Meal
    Woody Walking Soft BG.jpg
  • I love taking a walk with nothing but a macro lens. It makes everything in the world seem 'Just Right'.
    Nature Weed Soft Pastels.jpg
  • A mystical swampy marsh filled with decrepit trees on a foggy morning with Fairy tale lighting.
    Fairytale Swamp.jpg
  • The sun sets over a blanket of velvet green grass in this rural landscape in Missouri
    Farewell Thurseday Sunset.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 Dreamy Vision Of A Red-Bellied Woodpecker
    I Dreamt Of A Woodpecker.jpg
  • A rose is never just a rose
    Fluid White Rose On Black.jpg
  • Follow the train tracks through the vast beyond - railroad from ground level in Minnetonka, Minnesota
    Follow The Tracks.jpg
  • A deliciously vibrant tulip with a rainbow of colors and a hint of bokeh behind
    Starburst Tulip.jpg
  • Pretty Pink Vibrant Petals Pushing Through The Evening Sunset Garden Light
    Pretty Pink Petals.jpg
  • Glistening Rose.jpg
  • A Messy Moody Gerbera Daisy in a Vase.
    A Moody Mess.jpg
  • Succumb to the gentle petals and let them take you away.
    Succumb.jpg
  • Sweet Candy Colored Skies Over Jefferson Barracks Memorial Cemetery in Missouri
    Candy Colored Gravyard Skies.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
  • A macro rose photograph with pink and purple petal tones along the edges in front of my kitchen window
    Rose in my Windw.jpg
  • Tight Orchid Detail Highlights Profound This Floral Photograph
    Orchid Illumine.jpg
  • Table Top Christmas Decoration (candle in the middle), fiber optic wreath on the wall to the left behind it.
    Spirited Lighting.jpg
  • Macro Closeup Of A Purple Daisy With A Fine Art Feel
    Purple Daisy Under From Side.jpg
  • A single daisy chases the light and the delight of warmth
    Chasing Delight.jpg
  • Leaving A Rosy Impression.jpg
  • The Power Of A Simple Pink Carnation
    Cotton Candy Carnation.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
  • Train Tracks Running Through A Subdivision in Hopkins, Minnesota
    From The Tracks.jpg
  • Vibrant Orange Petals With A Fine Art Flare
    Vibrant Petals On Oil.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 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
  • 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
  • A Macro Nature Abstraction From A Pink and Purple Puff Flower Over Cotton Candy Pastels Highlighting Pointy Rigged Textures.
    Pink Power Puff.jpg
  • Roadside Wildflowers Through A Rose Filtered Lens
    Wildflowers Through A Rose Lens.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
  • A closeup detailed macro shot of a white Oxeye Daisy on a black background.
    Oxeye Daisy on Black.jpg
  • Two Romantic Swans Showing Some Love
    Swan Love.jpg
  • A Tufted Titmouse Snags A Seed In The Winter Snowstorm
    Titmouse Winter Seed Mouth.jpg
  • A Carnation Flower With An Artistic Twist - A series of ridges, furrows, and linear marks contrast against the floral palette.
    Wandering Wildflower Visions.jpg
  • What is delicate, durable, and delightful all in one? The carnation , scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, is a historically rich and meaningful flower choice. With its scientific name dianthus roughly translating to "flower of love" or "flower of the gods", depending on the source, this flower is one that has been revered for centuries. One of the world's oldest cultivated flowers, the carnation is appreciated for its ruffled appearance, clove-like scent, and extended blooming period.<br />
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The carnation's history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used in art and d?cor. Christians believe that the first carnation bloomed on earth when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross. Carnations in these early times were predominantly found in shades of pale pink and peach, but over the years the palette of available colors has grown to include red, yellow, white, purple, and even green. Throughout so many centuries of change, the popularity of the carnation has remained undiminished. The fact that the carnation continues to endure is a testament to its vast appeal.
    Carnation Heart.jpg
  • Visions of Monarch Butterflies Adorn tiny floral blooms against a backdrop of greeen
    Butterbloom Dreams.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
  • The photo of this Dandelion was taken at Busch Wildlife a few months back.
    paster_dandelion_flare.jpg
  • Daisy Dreamin.jpg
  • Genteel-Bloom.jpg
  • Monday Morning Light Casts a Glow on this Delicate Orange Zinnia Bloom
    Monday Morning Glow.jpg
  • Yellow Curves Accentuate These Soft Floral Petals
    Soft Yellow Wildflower.jpg
  • Warm Kitty, Soft Kitty, purr purr purr. Loving the 'tiny' big cats at the Saint Louis Zoo
    Warm Kitty Soft Kitty.jpg
  • A Female Finch On Her Perch Backed By Soft Autumn Bokeh
    Miss Finch Soft Bokeh Post.jpg
  • A Soft Purple Petunia soaking up some morning light
    Purple Flower Soft Focus.jpg
  • Visions of butterflies in a field of blowing dandelions
    Flutterby Fantasy.jpg
  • A pink rose blooming in the garden late in the season
    Soft Pink Painted Rose.jpg
  • The red panda is a cousin of the raccoon, while the more famous giant panda is more closely related to bears. These engaging animals make their home in mountain forests and bamboo thickets, where they live in small groups or alone.
    Soft Red Panda.jpg
  • A fly walking the edge of a petal on a pink rose
    Walking-A-Soft-Line.JPG
  • Soft Blue Jay.jpg
  • A single rose with a leaf
    Soft Rosy Glow.jpg
  • A robust, drought tolerant perennial, native to the midwestern and southeastern United States. flowers are arranged individually on sturdy, elongated stems with soft lavender or purple petals surrounding an iridescent red-orange, coned center. Prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soils.<br />
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Echinacea is a genus, or group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The nine species it contains are commonly called coneflowers<br />
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The Coneflower has many historical uses as well. The Fox used purple coneflower as an anticonvulsive and gastro-intestinal aid. The Kiowa chewed coneflower root for coughs and sore throats. The Omaha and Pawnee used a smoke treatment as a remedy for headache. A poultice of smashed roots were applied as an anesthetic to arms and hands by the Omaha, and a poultice was applied to enlarged glands as a treatment for diseases such as mumps by the Pawnee, Ponca, Dakota, and Winnebago. Purple coneflower was used to increase endurance in the sweat lodge ceremony by the Dakota, Pawnee, Ponca, and Winnebago.<br />
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The purple coneflower grows in open rocky prairies and plains. It is found primarily in the Great Plains, east of the Rocky Mountains from Texas to Montana and Saskatchewan, to eastern Oklahoma, western Iowa, and western Minnesota
    Soft Focus Coneflower.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
  • Soft petals push their way our from the garden in soft morning light
    Color From The Garden.jpg
  • Soft Pink and Purple Petals Illuminated On A Backdrop Of Black Wrap The Yellow Floral Heart
    Fuchsia Floral Bloom.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
  • 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
  • Soft Spring Sunlight Basks A Wild Yellow Daylily. Daylily is the general nonscientific name of a species, hybrid or cultivar of the genus Hemerocallis
    Daylilly Sunshine.jpg
  • A Female Cardinal Perches High In The Trees Backed By Soft Summer Green
    Female Cardinal Tall Perch.jpg
  • A soft violet daisy reaches through a daydream to find the light.
    A Daisy Daydream.jpg
  • Soft purple petals pop from the foliage along side the road while on my nature walk
    Wildflower In The Wind.jpg
  • Soft Warm Skies Just After The Rain at Busch Memorial Conservation
    Warm Light After The Rain.jpg
  • Soft Buttery Petals On A Plum Colored Lighted Backdrop
    Petals on Plum.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
  • The soft velvet green grass and foliage reflects off the lake at Broemmelsiek Park as a summer evening winds down.
    Broemmelsiek Park Green.jpg
  • A Soft Yellow Dandelion In The Lawn
    Dandy Yellow.jpg
  • A soft pink peony flower greets me from the garden on this beautiful morning
    Good Morning Peony Flower.jpg
  • A banded Wood Duck Hen (female) swims ever so gently throught he stream with a display of vibrant plumage.<br />
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The Wood Duck is a medium-sized perching duck. The female, less colourful, has a white eye-ring and a whitish throat. Both adults have crested heads. Females line their nests with feathers and other soft materials, and the elevation provides some protection from predators. Unlike most other ducks, the Wood Duck has sharp claws for perching in trees and can, in southern regions, produce two broods in a single season--the only North American duck that can do so.<br />
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Female Wood Ducks breed during their first year. The breeding season begins in April in the southern portion of the range. In northern areas, Wood Ducks arrive on the breeding ground soon after the ice thaws, usually in early May. There are, however, reports of Wood Ducks in Canada beginning to nest as early as the second week of April.
    Waterfowl Flow.jpg
  • A soft and beautiful Lilium Stargazer Lily. The Stargazer lily was created in 1978 by Leslie Woodriff, a lily breeder in California. Woodriff called the new cross Stargazer, because the blooms faced towards the sky. Known for its striking white, red, and pink petals, and heavenly scent, this lily has become a favorite for many occasions.
    Lily Splendor.jpg
  • A Flowing Soft Pink Gerber Daisy Macro Profile Shot Against A Backdrop of Vibrant Lime Green
    Pinky On Lime.jpg
  • A Soft Blooming Fuchsia Colored Rose from The Garden
    Fuchsia Rose in Bloom.jpg
  • A Male House Finch Perched On Top Of A Log Backed By Soft Blue
    Mr House Finch Perched On Blues.jpg
  • Soft white tulips whisper in the blue midnight glow reaching towards the shining the way
    White Tulip Blue Light.jpg
  • Soft Velvet Petals Shot With A Macro Lens With Some Topaz Magic
    Topaz Glow Flower.jpg
  • A Soft Pink Peony From The Neighbors Garden
    Pink Peony Glow.jpg
  • For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle emits surprisingly weak-sounding calls - usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes. The female may repeated a single, soft, high-pitched note that has been called 'unlike any other calls in nature', apparently this signals her readiness for copulation.
    Screming Eagle.jpg
  • A Soft Red Tulip In Early Morning Light Brings A Smile From The Garden
    Tulip Daydream.jpg
  • A soft pink and red tulip in harsh noon light
    Tulip in Noon Light.jpg
  • A Soft Pink Tulip on a Backdrop of Purple with Pink and Blue Glimmering Sparkles.
    Glittery Tulip Shimmer.jpg
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