Barbara's Photoblog
Plumbago
Posted by Barbara (Florida, United States) on 4 February 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Today's image of Plumbago is dedicated to Nancy B. A long time and wonderful friend who I have always admired for her dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm in everything she does.
Knowing how fond Nancy is of her beautiful garden of flowers, and listening to the medley of song birds this bouquet is for her.
@martie: Thank you very much Martie.
the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands
stunning blue! and beautiful words. Nancy must be a happy person.
4 Feb 2008 7:24am
@the lightwriter: Thank you, Nancy is a very happy person and appreciated my tribute and all of the wonderful comments everyone posted. I meant a lot to her.
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: I appreciate you letting me know about bluebango. I did not know that before. Thank you for commeting Eleftheria.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
You have captured their beauty well! Nice work B!
4 Feb 2008 10:21am
@Ina: Thank you Ina.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
WONDERFUL ....... I love the Plumbago and especially how you have her pouring out her love over the edge of the framing . . . for Nancy!!!
4 Feb 2008 12:08pm
@Judy: Thank you Judy. It is a beautiful flower I agree. Nancy was very surprised and pleased at such a gesture. She is an amazing person to know.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
What a lovely dedication to a friend, and how wonderful that I can see it, ahhh hope of Spring, it's gorgeous!
4 Feb 2008 12:16pm
@Lorraine: Your comment is so very kind, thank you Lorraine.
@Sandrine: Thank you Sandrine.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Beautiful capture with a nice play with light and shadow. And the flowers extending "over the border" adds a nice touch. :-)
4 Feb 2008 1:29pm
@Antares: Thank you Antares.
@Dylan: Thank you Dylan. It gives the photo a better affect.
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Beautiful flowers and a beautiful sentiment to your friend
4 Feb 2008 4:23pm
@Jen: Thank you Jen. Nancy is a special friend.
Irina Sh from Moscow, Russian Federation
So tender picture… the lighting and the colors and framing are fantastic!
4 Feb 2008 5:47pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This should be a poster. It's a terrific capture of these pretty flowers.
5 Feb 2008 1:27pm
@Viewfinder: Very nice comment, thank you VF.
Nancy Batlemento from United States
Oh, Barb, what a wonderful, sweet thing to do. This has always been a favorite of mine....not for Michigan except as an annual. The color is gorgeous....how strange, you picked that for me....but even more than the tribute is your wonderful friendship. I am so lucky to have met you and I remember the first time I saw you ...I won't say here how long ago that was but I do remember.
5 Feb 2008 10:25pm
@Nancy Batlemento: There you are! While I felt another flower may be better there was somethinng about the colors of the plumbago and my wanting to express a message for you. They went together. I am happy that you enjoyed it. Thank YOU for your friendship.
CraHan from Koolkerke, Belgium
I love the photo, but your post processing and composition really add a lot to the image. Wonderful shot!
6 Feb 2008 7:18pm
@CraHan: Thank you for your wonderful comment.
baobab from Cambridge, United States
lovely shot Barbara, and I like the way you have the flowers coming out of the frame.
6 Feb 2008 11:27pm
charlenecollins from Kingston, Jamaica
I like how that blue petal hangs over the black border
5 Apr 2008 8:47pm
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Beautiful macro, Barbara... I like your black frame and your PSP work here... I'm Psp lover, too.
My Psp website here ... you have a slideshow on the index page.
24 Sep 2008 3:36pm
Sony DSLR-A100
1/500 second
F/11.0
ISO 160
140 mm