CARLETTA'S CAPTURES

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Friday, June 17, 2011

Strawflower



(Flowers On Saturday)


(Macro Friday)

Posted for Macro Friday, Flowers On Saturday, and Today's Flowers.

40 comments:

SquirrelQueen said...

Oh Carletta, these are gorgeous Straw Flowers. The ones I have are yellow with a touch of red, just the opposite of this one. I will be looking for this color.

Your macro shots are beautiful.

Kala said...

Gorgeous color and light and detail!

Anonymous said...

I don't think I've ever seen these before. They are gorgeous.

kayerj said...

such a pretty little flower, blooming and dried.

Anonymous said...

These are beautiful!

Susan said...

Oh how pretty. Love the color...

Hope you have a GREAT day♥

Unknown said...

So beautiful and it is my favorite color.
Have a nice weekend!

Tes said...

Oh wow, beautiful capture, Carletta! Such vibrant, clear shots. Lovely!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Beautiful photos! I love them all!

Rose said...

They are gorgeous and gorgeous shots, too. Love that last one the most...

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

Gorgeous shots. Love the colours. V

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous. Beautiful too. And cute.

Laurie said...

Those are beautiful photos! The colors are so vibrant. I've started my own weekly challenge on Saturdays, and would love to see you there!

Nadege, said...

You have a beautiful blog and some amazing images.

Angela said...

These are gorgeous, I love the colors and perspective! Beautiful!

Unknown said...

Beautifully captured. Gorgeous colours.

Unknown said...

I just have to say WOW!!!, they are really really good, each of them you could use as a postcard or printon the canvas and hang it on your wall

Vrinda said...

I like all the shots, but last one is outstanding....nice capture.

-Vrinda.

One Photo said...

I like the first photo, the bokeh and sharp focus on just one flower are lovely. Also your last shot is perfectly focused.

Susan said...

I've always loved the strawflower.

Have a blessed day!

Lynne Daley said...

Not only are your flowers beautiful, but the out of focus circles of light are gorgeous!

Malay-Kadazan girl said...

I wish I have this flower in my garden. But for now I enjoy looking at your beautiful shots!

Alana Jo said...

Those are beautiful. What kind are they?

Pietro Brosio said...

Carletta, I enjoy so much these nice flowers, wonderful macros!
Happy Sunday!

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

So beautiful! I love it's firey colours :)

Cropped Stories said...

Love your flower shots. The second and third one are my favorites!

Luna Miranda said...

beautiful vibrant color.

One said...

Lovely! I haven't seen these flowers for a very long time. Great captures!

Anonymous said...

Wow - such vibrant beauty!

Lui said...

Oh, I love the bokeh!

DoanLegacy said...

Love, love this beautiful flower shots of yours. The color is fantastic.

Self Sagacity said...

Very pretty flower. They are wild aren't they?

DeniseinVA said...

Hi Carletta, fabulous shots. That color is so vibrant and a delight to the eye.

LivingSoAbundantly said...

The colors of this flower are a perfect match. I don't know if I've ever see a strawflower. They are beautiful.

Arija said...

Straw-flowers are always a delight to the eye. Great captures.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous blooms! I don't think, I have never seen one like this before.

Orange Lilies

BrandNewStudio said...

WonderfulWorkThankYouForSharing

Jaymi said...

I LOVE that first shot, great focus, color and bokeh!!

Stephany said...

Stunning colors! These are really beautiful flowers.

Anonymous said...

These are so pretty! What lens do you use? :)

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