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sherri Jan 19, 2021 flora images macro 18 Comments 3.6k Views

Flowers seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity.
John Ruskin said that

sherri Jan 19, 2021

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Bill says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 1:29 pm

I love the muted colours and the feeling this is printed on linen

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Elaine L Hancock says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 2:11 pm

A beautiful image. Lovely shades of green and the detail of the flower is superb.

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Steven says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 4:26 pm

Beautiful verdant shapes and tones that accentuate the flower’s colorful presence! So well-composed!

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Steve says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 5:56 pm

Beautiful! I love the colors and shapes here. The DOF is superb, too.

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Barbara Thomas says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 7:11 pm

Wonderful composition for this delicate bloom.

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Elizabeth Buckalew says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 7:36 pm

Such beautiful tones and composition!

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Harry says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 7:56 pm

I like the soft green leaves that cover most of the frame, with the bud and bloom as nice off-center relief. did you put a subtle linen texture on? I think I can almost see a bit of a weave.

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Michael Rawluk says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 8:55 pm

Our garden has given us unimaginable solace over the last few years when we really needed it.
That is a lovely image.

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Diane says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 10:40 pm

What a gorgeous image Sherri. Next to the flower that looks like sage leaves. Oh I love sage — to look at, to touch, to smell and to cook with 😉
I think Ruskin’s point is a fine one.

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rem_la says:

Jan 19, 2021 at 11:54 pm

il y a ici beaucoup de douceur

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Ginnie Hart says:

Jan 20, 2021 at 1:20 am

You do these so well, Sherri!

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grouser says:

Jan 20, 2021 at 4:09 am

He is wrong about their intention but right about their effect. I’m also unsure of what ‘ordinary humanity’ is 🙂 Nice image

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mvdfotokraam says:

Jan 20, 2021 at 5:01 am

With this button there is hope for spring

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Anita Bower says:

Jan 20, 2021 at 5:06 am

Yes, re. the role of flowers. I miss them in the winter. You have a gift for the right quote.

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Willem says:

Jan 20, 2021 at 9:16 am

A gorgeous photo with all those lines in the photo and the beautiful sharpness on the flower.

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ruthiebear says:

Jan 20, 2021 at 9:36 am

I like the softness and the pop of color

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Elaine K says:

Jan 22, 2021 at 2:40 am

i’m not sure that ordinary humanity would even notice the flowers 🙂 at least not with the loving care you do, my dear xoxox

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tatar@y says:

Jan 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm

Un avant goût de printemps.

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