Friday, October 14, 2011

A Little Bit of Whimsy


Got a smile on my face 
and a giggle in my heart 
after taking these pics!


Don't they spark your imagination?



Whimsical thoughts of Wonderland...
 is that Alice peeking out from behind that dahlia bud?



Loved this photo shoot...
the morning light was perfect.





and by getting down low and pointing the lens upward 
into that beautiful blue sky
the perspective is... 

Magical!

Loving my morning walks.




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16 comments:

  1. Rosie Nixon FluertyOctober 14, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Hmmmmmmmm those tight purple buds are just such a rich colour against that blue sky and there's a lovely texture to the rosette of petals aswell.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Really beautiful shots, Carolyn. I see why the smile and giggle!

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  3. CatOctober 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    They are whimsical! I just love all the moods a garden can elicit!

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  4. DonnaOctober 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I have fallen in love with dahlias again. Some of mine finally bloomed in late summer/fall after we finally had some rain. I do need to plant more and get them started earlier. I love their scrunched up faces as they start to bloom. They change so much as they bud, bloom and fade...gorgeous and definitely whimsy!!

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  5. Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade GardensOctober 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I really love the photo of this flower. It does look like Alice in Wonderland or perhaps Dr. Seuss.

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  6. KarenOctober 15, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Such a new perspective on the beautiful dahlias, love the way they shine in the sky. So pretty.

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  7. MargueriteOctober 16, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I love using the sky as a background in flower photos. That blue is the perfect contrast to the bright colours of those petals.

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  8. RURAL October 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh ocmpletely. What a gorgeous dahlia, inspiring color.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  9. debsgardenOctober 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Those beautiful dahlias bring a smile to my face, and, yes, I can imagine Alice in wonderland!

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  10. JaneOctober 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    WOW! You've inspired me...I'm going to use these beautiful colours in my next floral card...beautiful xx

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  11. BridgetOctober 17, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Beautiful shots of gorgeous Dahlia. Lovely colour. I like Dahlias but our soil is too heavy for them.

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  12. catharine HowardOctober 17, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Carolyn these look like listening posts for tellytubbies

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  13. greggoOctober 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I guess I like blues better, gals.

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  14. Jeannie B.October 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I am not sure I can grow them but your pictures really make me want to!

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  15. The Sage ButterflyOctober 19, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    They make me giggle, too! I love my morning walks as well, and I am so glad you are posting your views from those walks...just spectacular!

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  16. Autumn BelleOctober 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Love your skywatch flower pictures. I think I wanna grow dahlias too.

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