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26 August 2008
WW - Echinops in decline
Echinops flowers in decline. This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday edition of Wordless Wednesday.
I love these flowers. Sometimes when we plant them in gardens people are like "don't plant a Thistle" but then they see that this a refined and beautiful one.
My first thought was "how'd you light those dandelions to get that effect??". I've never heard of these, but the photo has a kind of mystical quality to it.
Nicely done sir! And thanks for stopping by my place, -Mojo
That's just like the weather here ! BTW I wrote about the sister beauty contest yesterday and heard this morning it had been cancelled and his blog closed !
But it still looks gorgeous when you click on it!! By the way, if I remember well, you like otters huh? I've got two of the cutest little otters in my Wordless for you today! See you!
Fireworks flowers they look like :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo, as usual, Jams. The black backdrop really makes the details pop. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI just adore that black background!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! do u take pictures at night? i'm really curious about the black background!
ReplyDeleteI was at our annual National day fireworks and these look just like the exploding fireworks!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW, Jams!
Great shot, Jams. Even past their prime they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the flower on the right against the blackground. It has just a hint of blue or purple in it. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love these flowers. Sometimes when we plant them in gardens people are like "don't plant a Thistle" but then they see that this a refined and beautiful one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Looks like two eyes glowing in the dark.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was "how'd you light those dandelions to get that effect??". I've never heard of these, but the photo has a kind of mystical quality to it.
ReplyDeleteNicely done sir!
And thanks for stopping by my place,
-Mojo
I agree that they do look almost like fireworks. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW :)
My WW entries for today are at:
Pastyme With Good Companye
The Paranormal Blog
Nuttin' But
Please stop by if you have a moment :)
wow!really beautiful...mine is up!
ReplyDeleteYou have still managed to make them look pretty :-)
ReplyDeleteSummer brilliance is leaving us for sure. Have a great week Jams!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful shot. I love this time of year when seeds are setting for the next year.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos... just gorgeous
ReplyDeletePerverted middle aged capitalist photographers.... this is kinky flower sex, XXX rated.
ReplyDeleteHow did you do that? It's impressive. I like how the black background reveals the image.
ReplyDeleteStill in full bloom here.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Reminds me of the Olympics opening ceremony......
ReplyDeleteGreat composition.
THanks al.. Maddy you're so fortunate!
ReplyDeleteLOL Red.. Do I subvert with flower photos!!!
Pretty! Love the edges defined on the black background. :)
ReplyDeleteI lost my comment...so again...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro, great detail, awesome color! Wonderful shot!
Some day I'll know all the names for flowers like these. Love the contrast with the background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to see my loon pic!
What a great shot, I too thought they looked like fireworks.. how cool..
ReplyDeleteHappy WW
They are still pretty!! I love it!
ReplyDeletewonders why the color of the flowers are so dull...
ReplyDeletegot a flower entry to for this week! hope you can check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteTHanks everyone
ReplyDeleteThose are very cool flowers, neat picture.
ReplyDeleteVery good work.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. Very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteLovely one for wordless!!! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteThat's just like the weather here !
ReplyDeleteBTW I wrote about the sister beauty contest yesterday and heard this morning it had been cancelled and his blog closed !
So Jams, with this post of flowers in decline, are you implying that summer is nearly over in your corner of the planet??
ReplyDeleteGreat shot - love it!
ReplyDeletePerfect with the black background.
They look like Boston fireworks!
ReplyDeleteThat's perfection, Jams!
ReplyDeleteStunning photo.
ReplyDeleteWW by Simone's Butterfly
Stunning Jams! I feel a faint breeze in the air...soon the seeds will flutter by me...this photo is nearing poetic.
ReplyDeleteEven in "decline", they still have beautiful detail.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone
ReplyDeleteBut it still looks gorgeous when you click on it!! By the way, if I remember well, you like otters huh?
ReplyDeleteI've got two of the cutest little otters in my Wordless for you today! See you!
They still look lovely even though they already start to wilt.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anything like that. How unusual. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteCascia
Looks like fireworks!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Looks like it was edited using photo shop to get those purple highlights. Love it! Thanks for stopping by to see my baby's bunny feet.
ReplyDeleteThey still look good though!
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