Friday, May 30, 2008

Flowers: Columbine (and a visitor)

My columbine is blooming. I don't have many of the traditional long-spurred variety, but have several of these smaller, layered types.
I love the way all the layers of petals are perfectly aligned here.






And---an early visitor! I didn't think it was warm enough for the dragonflies to be out. The design on this one's body looks like mosaic work. He really seemed to like the solid burgundy columbine.


22 comments:

Becky said...

You really have a gift for showing the beautiful patterns in things, especially flowers, Pat. And I'm so impressed by the dragonfly as well. I have never been able to catch a good photo of one.

Alicia Barry said...

Just amazing as always. I am in such awe of your photography. Please come and teach me.

Anonymous said...

I've always loved your photos. WoW on the dragonfly!

Reds said...

I love looking at your blog Pat! Learn so much about flowers!! Those are gorgeous - love the ones with the dragonfly!

Kristina said...

Pat, these are just stunning! That second one is sooo cool, but they are all so intricately amazing. I love these kinds of photos from you!

Cindi Koceich said...

Wow, wow, wow, wow! Gorgeous! That last shot is really awesome too!!

C said...

These are beautiful Pat :) The detailed layers of petals... and the colors are so pretty! My FAV is the 4th to last shot! LOVE IT! The dragonfly detail is just wonderful!

Chell said...

Amazing the patterns you captured in the flowers. You have quite the eye for nature shots. I love your visitor also. Great captures all the way around..

Amy said...

Oh my word! These are incredible!

Sara said...

Okay, just- wow. I'm running out of creative ways to describe how I love your captures!

Farrah Jobling said...

oooh....I love dragon flies! SWEET capture!

Gypsy Girl(Brenda) said...

Once again you amaze me. Not only are your shots beautiful but you always have something interesting to read.

Suzy said...

Gorgeous as always Pat! I love these, and the dragonfly is a nice touch! :)!!

Tera Fraley said...

Oh wow Pat these are gorgeous, such lovely layers. And the compositions are perfect!

Jess said...

OMG PAT! WOW. Those columbine are AMAZING. I love the perfectly layered one. And the ones with the rain drops! The dragonfly is the BEST... I can't believe all the detail in his wings, body, and eyes! WHOA. :)

Margaret said...

I love the alignment of the petals in these. I admire the way you show off the lovely details in your shots. Way to go on getting the dragonfly shots, too!

Anonymous said...

Ooh, love the dragonflys!! :)

April said...

oh my gosh..those are gorgeous. great job!

Bobbi said...

These are beautiful Pat. I don't really like bugs so surprinsgly I even thought the dragonfly was pretty here. You have such a gift.

♥ Amy said...

Pat, you are truly amazing. How you can take so many pictures and have everyone of them make me catch my breath is something else! You have certainly mastered these!

Angela2932 said...

All totally gorgeous! Can I be you in my next life? You always leave me absolutely awe-struck with your photography!

Malisa said...

Pat- your work is so fabulous! I never tire of looking at your flowers- mine pale in comparison!