Sunday, June 09, 2024

Flower Border

When I turn onto our section of the street, I am greeted by a splendid flower border.


The trouble is that I keep driving by and forgetting to return with my camera. However, one morning I did remember and walked the short distance from our place to take a few quick photos. This was not a tripod-session or time-consuming composition but was done with some consideration. Despite it being a dull day, the photos were okay, or at least they are with a little editing.

It had been the poppies that drew me from the day that I had passed by when they were shining in the light. While they weren't as fine on this day, they were still worth shooting.

I generally concentrate on single blooms rather than groups unless
maybe when several are clustered close together.

A pink peony.


Purple peonies

I don't know how many years I have driven by and then forgotten about this little showpiece, but I finally remembered.





18 comments:

Marie Smith said...

Peonies are in bud here. We wait patiently for the bloom but the inevitable wind storm takes them too quickly.

Barbara Rogers said...

Glad you walked over and captured these lovelies to share with me!

DJan said...

Very pretty indeed. Glad you finally remembered and shared the beauty with us.

Jeanie said...

I love poppies and having a tough time ever growing them. These are lovely and I really like the color combo they used.

gigi-hawaii said...

Gorgeous! Glad you did photograph them. Well worth the effort.

Sandra said...

Beautiful photos!

Granny Sue said...

Nice! That poppy is my favorite.

RedPat said...

Love that pink peony. It is good that you went back.

The Furry Gnome said...

Nothing like bright colour to make a good picture.

Margaret said...

The details on the flowers are stunning. I take both group and individual shots. I like to see the interior of the blooms.

Vicki Lane said...

What beauties!

roentare said...

Nice to play with DOF on the floral shots

Red said...

Good that you remembered. Great shots.

Joanne Noragon said...

A beautiful little garden. My father grew those orange poppies. He called them Oriental Poppies. I never had any luck with them.

Jenny the Pirate said...

Just so lovely! I'm glad you got around to taking their pictures. xoxo

Liz Hinds said...

How lovely to plant along the fence for others to appreciate. They are beautiful flowers.

MARY G said...

I am glad you took the time and they are cheering up a dull Monday. The poppy really appeals to me. And, wait for it, artistic is what I would call it.

Kay said...

Your flower photos always fill me with awe.