Dad's forget-me-nots are out in full splendour, but I didn't quite know what to do with them this year — photographically, I mean.
I usually, get right down to their level and take a few close-ups. But, did I need one more photo like that? So I hummed and hawed until I noticed several dandelions emerging from out of the blue as it were. I decided to try to do something with the dandelion on the right because I thought that if I could get a sea of blue behind it, the complementary colours might result in a good photo.
My 70-200 lens got me this photo.
Then, I used my macro lens to get these images.
I think photo #3 is the best, and they are all a little different for my annual myosotis photo exploration. Of course, one could argue that these are more about the dandelion than the forget-me-nots, and one wouldn't be altogether wrong.
But that's okay too.
The dandelion is an often much maligned wildflower and so deservedly has a place of distinction in these images. My own preference is for photo #2.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing as Beatrice. It is not very often the dandelion gets to be the star of the show!
ReplyDeleteWhen I see forget-me-nots now I always think of you and your reference to your father. He lives on!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see yellow and blue I now think Slava Ukraini! Sweden's lost the toss for me.
ReplyDeleteI also like #2 best. I always put purple and yellow petunias together, I like the combination.
ReplyDeleteGood color combo and nicely captured. But I like the first one because there are actually forget-me-nots in focus as well as the dandy.
ReplyDeleteDandelions are so pretty. Love the yellow.
ReplyDeleteSo these forget me nots came from your father? How nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! A perfect pairing of blooms.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and such a nice inviting spot to sit
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that first shot. Some of the forget-me-nots are in focus, but your eye is drawn to the yellow. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love all the dandelion shots!
ReplyDeleteI like shot #2 also. I think because the forget-me-nots show up.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about one more photo that looks like the others of the past. I agree with those who chose #2 because that blue is lovely behind the dandelion.
ReplyDeleteInteresting perspectives.
ReplyDeleteI agree that #3 is the best. The bokeh and the composition
ReplyDeleteNice capture. I like them all, actually.
ReplyDeleteMore great pictures. I like the first and second pictures best.
ReplyDeleteYour pics are great but my faves are the close-up ones. I love dandelions.
ReplyDeleteOne thinks you have found a good use for dandelions (lol). I like the first photo of the single yellow in a field of blue.
ReplyDeleteGood work. I love looking out back and seeing the dandelions!
ReplyDeleteTwo. The dandelion has a lot of character there. I love your blue yard.
ReplyDeleteI always wonder what makes one flower more prized than another. The dandelion is a cheerful little flower that comes up early and stays for the summer, blooming determinedly. Bees love them, and I will not argue with the bees.
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