My Best Daily Shots
07/09/10 - Another Shot in the Garden Hut Series
Both of these flowers are hybrids. In front, the yellow flower is some sort of Gloriosa Daisy, and the red flower in the back is some sort of Coneflower (Echinacea). The varieties of Coneflower that they had there yesterday were amazing including oranges and yellows too. They even make double coneflowers in pink now...it was fuzzy.
I liked the blending of the two flowers and colors in this shot. I fixed a few tiny spots and that's all.
It was 100 here again yesterday, and I had a super treat out my kitchen window. About 10 birds in succession, some at the same time, shared the birdbath. Every day between 4 and 6PM there are birds coming and going. I put together a collage of the best and funniest shots:
http://fotomom.smugmug.com/Nature/July-2010/12783118_NM2Yu#927994303_fbqYY
That's the first time I saw the Tufted Titmouse and Black-Capped Chickadee in the birdbath together. Cute!
I had so hoped a miracle would happen and my boys would be headed home early so that I could spend some time with them this weekend, but it's not happening. The passing of the last few days has seemed like an eternity. They will get home Sunday afternoon/early evening, and I will have to go back to work Monday AM. At least they will be home...
Thanks very much for your comments on the old barn/house from yesterday...
Many more Garden Hut shots in my July album starting here:
http://fotomom.smugmug.com/Nature/July-2010/12783118_NM2Yu#927799210_PhKxz
HAGD,
Maryann
349390pitchingwedge33
on August 2, 2010the brightest takes the spotlight.... excellent visual presentation....
irishmurr
on July 12, 2010Beautiful comp and dof -- simply lovely!
fotoeffects
on July 9, 2010Wonderful dof...great shot!
Chuck Beehner
on July 9, 2010wow...amazing colours!
paula
Boobaby
on July 9, 2010Love the colors...gorgeous shot!
sharkbayte
on July 9, 2010awesome shot the colors are amazing! I hope the boys get back soon!
Howard's Photography
on July 9, 2010Beautiful shot, love those colors! Enjoyed your bird collage too.
TinaMarie Gardner
on July 9, 2010Great capture. I like the colors and dof
Pearls
on July 9, 2010Wonderful capture Maryann and the bird photos are too funny. I know you have been missing the boys and I have been praying for you.
Chika
on July 9, 2010Wow, this is very beautiful yellow flower!! I love this photo!! Also the red flower background of the photo is very pretty!! Nice dof and atmosphere!! Nice capture!!