Decline of Hydrangea
Uploaded: August 23, 2013
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As I acquire my own patina, I seem to have more appreciation for the beauty of natural decline.
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This year our Lacecap Hydrangea THRIVED after having had its blossoms molested by deer every year for the past twenty-five years. My neighbor, Greg, swears he did not spray the bush for deer, but Liza, his wife, assures me that he did.
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At any rate, the large bush was covered this season with blossoms ranging from deep blue, to purple, to pink, to ecru, to white. It's been a brilliant season, and the deer have been mysteriously absent.
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And now, the blossoms begin to wither into their winter form. Just gorgeous in their slow decline to dust.
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A "Daddy Long-Legs" creeps over the ridge, hiding from my lens, he thinks.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 249.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Monnie Ryan August 23, 2013
Gorgeous, Michelle! #1541549David Phalen August 23, 2013
Love your photo but as one who is well on his way to acquiring his own patina I really like your description!! #10817920Jeffrey R. Bange August 23, 2013
What a beautiful capture Michelle, I'm so glad to hear that you were able to enjoy them this year and hopefully many more years to come, have a nice weekend. #10818730Kathy Reeves August 24, 2013
Absolutely gorgeous---the lighting is stunning! #10819048John Connolly August 24, 2013
Beautiful selective focus and color Michelle! A delightful floral capture! #10819385Emiel Van Hemelrijck August 25, 2013
Beautiful colors and comp. #10820283Neal D. Hatcher August 25, 2013
BEAUTIFUL-As always #10820528Kate Jackson August 27, 2013
Ha Ha. I appreciate your appreciation!! Yes, you're right. It is aging beautifully and beautifully taken! #10821955Mick Tursky August 29, 2013
Unique and intriguing light. #10823885Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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