- I like the blue on the tips of this one! - Shaefer
- ♥ - CharsShots
- So many beautiful details to love - here's just one of them :-) - HydroJen19
- ♥ - 1crzqbn~away
Open your eyes to a brighter light
Thanks so much for all the wonderful birthday wishes for Jackie yesterday! It was a great day!!
For all of you, some beautiful Big Sur wildflowers ... a close-up of the flowers from the Big Sur Postcard. The title is from one of my all time favorites songs by Blind Melon. It doesn't have a lot to do with this image ... I just love the song, the haunting lyrics and that voice!! ♥
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Happy Bokeh Wednesday!!
Comments and faves
Nordljus*, 6ftmama, Irene2005, s a s h i, and 73 other people added this photo to their favorites.
pixelmama (23 months ago | reply)
If anyone knows what these are, I would appreciate an identification!! Thanks!! :D
Thanks to Katja & Char: these are African or Cape Daisies!! :D
And now I feel silly, because we have these in our own yard and I have already photographed and posted a photo with them!! Silly me!!
Laura O Photo (23 months ago | reply)
This sure brings a smile to my face! HBW!
I've chosen noodles (23 months ago | reply)
Love the blues and purples.
A bunch of beans (23 months ago | reply)
So pretty!
Nordljus* (23 months ago | reply)
The petals look like cape daisies, but I only know them as garden flowers, so maybe not. But whatever they are, they're just gorgeous! The pastel colours are fantastic! Just love it.
[FIRE eyes] (23 months ago | reply)
they are so delicate and pretty! the texture is a nice touch!
dbalyoz (23 months ago | reply)
stunning pastels...lovely texture work too...
pixellesley (23 months ago | reply)
beautiful job, HBW!
Irene2005 (23 months ago | reply)
They look like some kind of daisies to me. However, my opinions on flowers should be disregarded immediately because I am the least knowledgeable person in this hemisphere when it comes to flowers. And please notice how I refrained from exaggeration and didn't say "on this planet" or "in this galaxy". One should be really accurate when stating something these days...otherwise one could loose any credibility fast. And we don't want that to happen!
Anyhow...whatever they are, they are awfully pretty. They look much lighter here than on your postcard shot and I like just a hint of purple and blue. And, of course, I just love, love your use of texture! Glad Jackie's birthday celebration went well!
s a s h i (23 months ago | reply)
wonderfully bright!
J_oana (23 months ago | reply)
really awsome work! i love the tones!
beingbailey (23 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot.
sidemtess | linda (23 months ago | reply)
wonderful Trina!!!!
Shaefer (23 months ago | reply)
I would call them "Soul Daisies" Just because I have no idea what they are really called, and I think they are good for the soul. I love the extensive pallet of pastel goodness, and the subtle use of texture. A beautiful image accompanied by a great song...I miss Shannon Hoon! I've seen Blind Melon a bunch of times in the early 90's, but my favorite show was when I first saw them here in town at this little club. It was a small crowd, but it got wild, and I lost my shoes somehow. They blew me completely out of my shoes!!
bhawi (23 months ago | reply)
So very pretty!!
I'd Rather Be.... (23 months ago | reply)
Love this! :)
Kirstin Mckee (23 months ago | reply)
Oh these are just glorious!
And I love the way you have processed them.
eRachel11 (23 months ago | reply)
this is SO gorgeous, it looks unreal! I love the pastel tones and the texture is perfect - I'm so terrible at using those textures that have words on them. I love the way you used this one! HBW!!
JoGo... (23 months ago | reply)
Wow!!! Stunning sweet capture! The flowers and whole composition is awesome...like a painting! Beautiful!
life stories photography (23 months ago | reply)
really beautiful work Trina!!! love
Roberto G Garza (iPhonePhoto) (23 months ago | reply)
Beautiful textured photo, great macro!
Saludos
{katesea} (23 months ago | reply)
I love the pastel tones here and the texture works really well. So gorgeous! :)
PikPix (23 months ago | reply)
Well, Trina, I've missed a lot of fun as it happened! Between Fence Friday and Bokeh Wednesday a delicious Father's Day and the Happiest Birthday! I'm glad to be here
for a retrospective! Love that this sweet and light image comes from that vintage
post card! Wonderfully clever and creative! I feel breathless trying to keep up
with your pace, my friend! Love the happy energy and lovely light of this one!
Many ♡♡♡♡!
'Carmen' {catching up!} (23 months ago | reply)
Oh Trina this is delicious!
such a gorgeous texture and the colours are bright and fresh!
love this!!
to answer your question...I believe that's an African Daisy! =)
they come in many different colours!
C~
Sonora Guy (23 months ago | reply)
You did something to this photo, didn't you? Come on, fess up. What did you do? I know you did something, because the last time I saw something in nature that looked something like this, I was...oh never mind about that. Lets just say that your altered state of reality looks, well, like an altered state of reality. But a very, very nice one. Without any side effects either. And I bet it's legal. Which is very good, because I don't know if you've heard about it or not, but the prisons in California are just terrible. Really overcrowded. You could end up sleeping in a cell with 15 other women. Now, that would be a bad trip.
Anyway, I sure like this shot. Are you SURE you didn't mess about it with it? Just a little bit?
CharsShots (23 months ago | reply)
I second that, these have to be African daisies or if you like an alternate common name better, my Dad called them cape daisies. He always had some in the yard, but not these lovely blue and white ones. They are to die for! You've done your usual BEAUTIFUL soft processing and this has an almost "sandy" texture if that's the right word - so evocative of the beach. I LOVE the framing with them all seeming to stretch their pretty little heads leeward! Nice bokeh work, just the way I like it, all soft and colorful without being distracting ♥ HBW!
nina's clicks (23 months ago | reply)
Love it! So bright and lovely, wonderful work Trina!
.I Travel East. (23 months ago | reply)
With this exquisite image, I don't know if I won't! What a swirl of colours, kaibigan! A true delight for us to linger and feast our eyes on! Smooth and fine, as always dear Trin! WTG!!!
Big Sur, in my mind. Right now. How I wish I could go back there! :)
steeladw (23 months ago | reply)
Awesome artwork..this is real jewel!
Luvin' the light (23 months ago | reply)
Their transformation to bits of neon makes these fitting for any celebration.
brandonhuang (23 months ago | reply)
wow! these soft colors are beautiful :) love the focus and light here :D
grazzzi11 (23 months ago | reply)
perfection!
TW Collins (23 months ago | reply)
Lovely work, Trina! The combination of colors is so soothing.
It's a Keeper (23 months ago | reply)
Oh so delicate and gorgeous! Brilliant light and subtle colors Trina...awesome comp!
karith (23 months ago | reply)
Such a light and delicate mood, with subtle texture that works well with the subject. Beautifully done!!!!!
•Sarah P• (23 months ago | reply)
I love how they glow. Beautiful composition and texture work. If I weren't so tired I could leave a better comment. Perhaps I'll amend in the a.m. HBW
OK, rested...I love all the colors as highlights in this: the green stems, blue petals and purple bud. I just love how you processed this, it makes for a very unique daisy image.
fi0na (23 months ago | reply)
simply wonderful!
HydroJen19 (23 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous. You are the Queen of beautiful tones and textures. :-)
whitty817 (23 months ago | reply)
so lovely!!
1crzqbn~away (23 months ago | reply)
love love the color palette
so delicate and yummy!
Tracy K. (23 months ago | reply)
Love the colour and tones...so pretty!
grapefruit moon (Barb) (23 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! Wonderful processing!!
sazzle-snaps (23 months ago | reply)
This would look fabulous on a wall!!! The colour, light and texture are perfect!!
(sam I am) (23 months ago | reply)
Trina, wow!!! So beautiful. I adore the pretty pastels as well as the subtle wording. Lovely.
Thank you so much for all the sweet comments Trina.
shelle777 is lost without a computer :( (23 months ago | reply)
These are just gorgeous and I love the process you've used on them!
Penalty Box Photography (23 months ago | reply)
Very striking flowers! How lovely!
{no rest for the wicked} (23 months ago | reply)
Beautiful color, Trina.
Cottage 960 (23 months ago | reply)
absolutely gorgeous.
your processing is amazing
so love the colors in this
it just feels so happy and summery
GApeach55 (23 months ago | reply)
Seen in H B W
beautiful and delicate
lovely art!
reintjedevos (23 months ago | reply)
Oooo so delicate and a wonderful compsition too...
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