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Pretty Purple

© Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay

Pretty Purple

Uploaded: April 17, 2010

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Today is cold and overcast (45 degrees), so lighting is not that great. Saw these at City Hall. Very pretty, but don't know what they are.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 8/1000 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 22.50 mm, Model: HP PhotoSmart R927 (V01.00)+

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Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 17, 2010

Lovely pov and Spring capture, Ruth. #1259775

John Connolly April 17, 2010

Beautiful color and detail here Ruth!
I am complaining about out bright sunny cool 8.30AM 70ºF autumn temps here this morning, Ruth! LOL!! #8541879

Robert R. Goodman April 17, 2010

Hi Ruth,it is 90 degrees and sunny here.We are only about two weeks away from 100 degree days.I'll take that 45 and overcast,love that kind of lighting.Beautiful capture,I've never seen that flower before.Rich in color!!!! #8541903

Ron McEwan April 17, 2010

They look like hyacinths to me. But don't count on me for knowledge LOL.

Beautiful what ever there are and composed so well. #8541949

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 17, 2010

I agree with Ron about them being Hyacinths, Ruth...beautiful capture! :-) k #8541985

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 18, 2010

Beautiful color and comp, Ruth!! #8542446

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay April 18, 2010

Thank you for your kind comments everyone! Ron & Kitty, a friend did confirm these were Hyacinths also!
Thanks! I've lots more to learn!
John, if you've got 70 degrees you my friend are fortunate!
Bobby! I'd take your 90 degrees over what we have now! LOL! #8543402

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 20, 2010

I was just going to ask you what they were...so it looks like they are Hyacinths. How very beautiful.

HAPPY SPRING TIME TO YOU!!!

-Laura #8554880

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay April 21, 2010

Thank you Laura! Happy Spring Time to you also! :-) #8558858

Steve M. Harrington May 17, 2010

Yes, pretty. But are all hyacinths purple? I am trying to expand my color palette. :)
Steve #8617987

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay May 17, 2010

Hi Steve! Thanks for your comments. To answer your question, Hyacinths come in varying shades from dark to light purple, also they can be pink or white.
Hope that helps to expand your color palette! :-) #8618316

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