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PAPER FUN... by magda indigo

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No celebrations without decorations!

The balloons, paper fun for different purposes, lights.

Paper-fan.

Thank you very much for your time, visit, comments and awards..., M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

party, celebration, anniversary, paper, fan, umbrella, lights, colour, props, square, studio, black-background, Nikon D7200, "magda indigo"

RONDO A LA DUCK... by magda indigo

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The 4 little quackers having fun... me too...

LOL...

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

accessories, ducks, toys, plastic, four, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

THE MAGNIFICENT HOT PINK RANUNCULUS... by magda indigo

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Hot pink Ranunculus.

Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) is a perennial plant that can grow to be a foot and a half tall.

The petals are often highly lustrous, some species are popular ornamental flowers in horticulture, with many cultivars selected for large and brightly coloured flowers.

What got me 'in' to 'flower-photography', was that I wanted to know more about lighting.

That was 30 years ago, flowers seemed the perfect subject matter, because of their different colours, shapes, textures, great variety and 'characters', I'd had many a garden, grown my own, so, I started out with an advantage, I knew about flowers...

I found a niche in the market, for almost 20 years now people have been 'raving' about them, asking me how I 'do' it?

There is NO magic formula, each flower is unique and treated as such!

I do NOT consider myself a 'flower-photographer' but a a photographer who knows how to use lighting well and with a great love for flowers...

Glad you enjoy them.

Thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

flowers, "hot pink", "Persian buttercups", Ranunculus, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Magda indigo"

FRILLING SPLENDOUR... SCABIOSA. by magda indigo

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“If you fill your mind with a beautiful thought, there will be no room in it for an ugly one.

from - King Amor”

― Frances Hodgson Burnett

Lavender blue Scabiosa, beautifully frilled, a genus in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae).

Another common name for members of this genus is pincushion flowers.

Scabious flowers are nectar rich and attractive to many insects, including butterflies and moths such as the Six-spot Burnet.

Have a super day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

blue, mauve, Scabiosa, portrait, frilled, petals, plenty, pincushion, stamens, flower, pollen, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Magda indigo"

OF GOATS ALL OVER... by magda indigo

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LOL, now I am NOT a nature photographer, I am not equipped for it!

But sometimes I still see something that catches my eye!

Here in Yorkshire it is mostly sheep, in the Southern countries, more goats!

I wish you the best of days and thank you for your visit, always very welcome, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

goats, Sardinia, Crete, animals, domestic, free, field, meadow, brown, ram, fun, colour, NikonF4, "magda indigo"

VIBRANT RED ROSE ... by magda indigo

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I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN...

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I started 4 gardens in my life... and always stayed away from Roses, much as I love them.

I was under the gross misunderstanding that they need a lot of care, were in fact 'difficult'.

Now Paul loves them, so one day in the garden center, I chose a rose, and oh, what joy, they work so very well.

And as for care, not much, when I see greenfly, I plant a garlic bulb near the roots, problem solved!

We now have a garden with plenty.

Have a lovely day and thank you for your comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

HIGH UP in the AIR... by magda indigo

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In photography it is not a bad idea to look up, down, left and right, not just ahead... LOL

Surprising what you sometimes see.

Have a wonderful day and thank you for your comments... M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sky, clouds, scapes, wood, blue, land, plane, sky, clouds, panorama, air, beauty, colour, Nikon D200, "Magda Indigo",

BE STILL, MY BEATING HEART... by magda indigo

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It is my strong belief that you love with your brain but feel it with your heart.

Hope you have a day full of love and thank you for visiting and commenting, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

red, heart, shape, petals, red, love, Valentine, romantic, graphic, minimalism, light, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "Magda indigo"

AUTUMN HAWTHORN... by magda indigo

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CRATAEGUS ROSEA!

On our way to the Coast, Summertime, the roads East were lined with blossoming hedges of Hawthorn, mostly white the branches were heavily cascading, it was like driving through a garden, very beautiful and peaceful, we mostly leave later, behind all the traffic, because we are after the 'later' light anyway... when most are going home...

We passed a few pink hawthorns and I could not resist bringing home this branch.

It suffered a bit, but once home I submerged it in water for a while, cut widely open the woody branch, put it in water and photographed it the next morning.

Now, the changed colour, just as beautiful in a totally different way.

Hope you like these more unusual little beauties,

Thank you for your time and comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Crataegus, Hawthorn, leaves, haw-berry, studio, black-background, colour, design, square "conceptual art", colourful, Autumnal, seasonal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

I LOVE AUTUMN... by magda indigo

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FOR A LAUGH:

FEMININ LOGICA!

I LOVE TRESS

TREES LOVE AUTUMN

SO, I LOVE AUTUMN!!!

Have a wonderful day, filled with love and beauty, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

trees, sky, leaves, beauty, sun, landscape, park, Potternewton , lawn, colour, nature, AUTUMN, vertical, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

CALLA LILIES on PARADE... by magda indigo

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DAIAPHANOUS.

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Mono is all about the light, shapes and the textures.

An image is more an abstraction when not in colour.

Zantedeschia, usually erroneously called Calla or Arum lilies (only when big and white), they are not a true lily.

It is named after Italian botanist Francesco Zantedeschi.

All parts of the plant are toxic!

Thank you for ALL your comments and visits, so appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

calla, Zantedeschia, flowers, design, studio, black-background, mono, B&W, monochrome, square, NikonD7200, ”magda indigo"

TULIP CHORUS... by magda indigo

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WE’VE GOT RHYTM… TULIPS

Synchronised, in-sync Red Tulips, they seem to dance to the same beautiful melody, swaying on music only the hear…

Have a glorious day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulips, red, flowers, leaves, curves, bulbs, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

COCKTAIL... by magda indigo

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A great way of starting the w-e...

Paper fun. Ice cream for the little ones, cocktail for the grown-ups?

Little paper umbrellas and fruit.

A series of ‘loose’ subjects. It can be anything, just seeing different scenes that attracted my attention. Pure photography.

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

And for more: www.indigo2photography.com

cocktail, fruit, fun, paper, red, yellow, green, blue, umbrellas, wood, design, studio, decoration, black-background, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

MY PALETTE... by magda indigo

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MY PAINTING...

I've painted for as long as I can remember.

I believe if you are a creative it is NEVER just in one field...

I photographed one of my paintings, 60x50, and inserted it; I was so surprised when it actually matched the colours on my palette!

I painted it from memory, a tour of Bretagne.

I had been most impressed with the rough rocky coasts, the often emerald waters, the ‘wildness’ of the place.

Some of the brushes I used belonged to my grandfather and father.

The painting is actually done completely with pallet-knife, my fave tool.

I painted with oils like this here, watercolours but I made hundreds of soft pastels.

I don't paint anymore now; I might again, one day, who knows?

My most creative period was when I had a lot of turmoil in my life, anger, sadness, disappointment and love.

When that was gone, the photography kicked in again ad eventually took over.

I believe you have to be in a specific ‘state of mind’, plus, I must admit that over the years Photography has satisfied my creative needs more and more.

Wishing you all a colourful day, and thank you as always for your time, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Palette, artist, brushes, paint, colours, oils, painting, studio, white-background, colour, design, horizontal, "conceptual Art", "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

FLOWERS FROM THE SOUTH... HIBISCUS by magda indigo

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From Sardinia with a tree full of flowers, me, I had NEVER seen this before, great beauty, I had often seen them as a bush, never a tree!

And so opulent! PINK HIBISCUS!

This is a beautiful, tough, tolerant and easy to grow shrub, fully hardy and a source of wonder when its branches are laden with the large pink flowers.

Many Hibiscus varieties carry single flowers, but these new Chiffon Hibiscus varieties have large ruffled double blooms - and masses of them.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tree, Hibiscus, natural, Nature, Summer, pink, flowers, abundant, blooming, colour, magda indigo

RAZZMATAZZ... Tulip by magda indigo

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'Discovered' those playful 'frazzled' tulips, new to me those 'frayed’ edges, new varieties all the time?

Frazzle frizzle dazzle razzle razzmatazz... all those words kept swirling through my head while I was again experimenting for a good comp and lighting.

There is much love in this world still!

Wishing you a colourful day and thank you for commenting, always appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more:www.indigo2photography.com

tulips, frayed, frazzled, flowers, white, pink, "conceptual art", expressive, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

DECORATED FACADES... by magda indigo

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So distant from each other, one in France and one in South Africa.

Walking the streets of Concarneau in Brittany/France, where the fragrance of their famous crepes, caresses you nose around each corner, they are large and lacy thin, with many different toppings/fillings.

Or in Cape town, South Africa, they love their paintings and decorations, not as graffiti but proper creative meaning.

Have a grand day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

France, streets, houses, Concarneau, Brittany, Cape town, facade, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

DEEP PURPLE... LILAC by magda indigo

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Syringa (Lilac) is a genus of about 20–25 species of flowering plants in the olive family (Oleaceae), is native to Europe and Asia.

The usual flower colour is a shade of purple (often a light purple or lilac), but white and pale pink are also found. T

The flowers grow in large panicles, and in several species have a strong fragrance.

This was singing to me about le temps des lilas, Spring and fresh green...?

Wishing you well and stay safe.

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, hope you all have a great time! M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Lilac, Syringa, mauve, purple, flowers, leaves, panicles, "conceptual art", colour, design, black-background, Hasselblad, square, "magda indigo"

INSIDE SHELLS... by magda indigo

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from the bottom now, are they small or are they big?

Tutufa is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Bursidae, the frog shells.

Photography can play games with our visual perception, LOL

A series of ‘nautical’ subjects. It can be anything, just seeing different scenes that attracted my attention.

Pure photography.

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tutufa, Murex, shells, "bottom view", Inside, design, colour, "conceptual art", square, studio, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo", black-background

GIVE WITH YOUR HEART... by magda indigo

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And NOT your wallet?

Time for warmth, kindness and goodness (all year) but especially in these darkest days...

Try to smile and think of all things good in your life

Sprinkle some gold-dust around, we we have it in us!

I love little hearts, white, silver and red!

Tree ornaments.

Wishing you a lovely day and thank you for all the comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

hearts, decorations, baubles, ribbon, silver, red, white, fun, Christmas, December, black-background, colour, design, studio, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

FRIENDS & LOVE... by magda indigo

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you will often see them! Just in love and so much more!

Each image has a story to tell.

Have a wonderful day and thank you for your comments... M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, common interests, meetings, likeminded, friends, colour, Nikon D7000, "Magda Indigo"

SUMMER-LANES in FLANDERS... by magda indigo

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Highways are the fast-ways, but aaaah, those winding small country roads and streets are so much better.

They are quiet and beautiful, NOT meant for speed.

In my beloved Flanders, they are often lined by these iconic Pollard Willows.

Pollarding is a pruning system involving the removal of the upper branches of a tree, which promotes the growth of a dense head of foliage and branches.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

pollard willow, lane, road, countryside, trees, street, Belgium, Flanders, colour, vertical, faves, Nikon D7000, magda indigo

LAST but NOT LEAST... THE BEGINNING... by magda indigo

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The Ranunculus in the bottle date from 1991, the start of the adventure!

The Peonies are from 1997.

I stopped painting and concentrated completely on photography like one possessed, so wanting to perfect, tame the light, see the image I had in my head on paper!

In print.

Even before I had a proper studio.

Flowers became the favourite chosen subject.

I wish you all a super day, thank you for visiting and all the good-wishes, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

flowers, peony, ranunculus, bottle, studio, black-background, colour, horizontal, back, petals, square, NikonF4, Magda indigo

AMOROUS RED TULIPS... by magda indigo

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I keep saying how much love it everywhere, if you really look! LOL

Have FUN, I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, faves.

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulip, red, flowers, two, expressions, kiss, love, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

VIENS VOIR LES MUSICIENS... by magda indigo

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Charles Aznavour.

Viens voir les comédiens

Voir les musiciens

Voir les magiciens

Qui arrivent

These are Willem Vermandere's fantastic and multi talented musicians!

During a repetition.

Thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

portrait, man, musician, artist, hands, base, guitar, instruments, "Willem Vermandere", square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo", Monochromatic, MONO, monochrome, "black and white"

LE MONT St MICHEL... by magda indigo

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The climb to the abbey is hard and, it is hot -- by the time you have mounted the celebrated Escalier de Dentelle (Lace Staircase) to the gallery around the roof of the abbey church, you will have climbed no fewer than 900 steps -- but it's worth it…

Perched on a 264 feet high rock formation sits Mont St. Michel.

The original site was founded by an Irish hermit, who gathered a following from the local community.

During the seasons' highest tides the abbey is surrounded by water.

During low tide the flats provide food for the world's only herd of salt water plant eating sheep (Les agneaux des prés salés), the meat tastes salty.

Mont St. Michel's tides can rush in at incredible speeds.

The tides in the area shift quickly, and has been described by Victor Hugo as ‡ la vitesse d'un cheval au galop, "as swiftly as a galloping horse."

The tide actually comes in at 1 meter per second.

Popularly nicknamed "St. Michael in Peril of the Sea" by medieval pilgrims making their way across the tidal flats, the mount can still pose dangers for visitors who avoid the causeway and attempt the hazardous walk across the sands from the neighbouring coast.

The dangers from the tides and quick sands continue to claim lives.

Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island about 1 km from the north coast of France at the mouth of the Couesnon River in Normandy.

The mount is best known for the medieval Benedictine Abbey and steepled church that occupies most of the 1km-diameter clump of rocks jutting out of the waters of the English Channel.

THANK YOU, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"MONT St MICHEL", France, Normandy, architecture, church, abbey, water, scape, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D200", "magda indigo"

WHO DOESN'T LOVE ROSES by magda indigo

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I have never met anyone!!!

They are just so varied, delightful!

Have a glorious day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

ROSES, red, flowers, leaves, curves, , "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

NORTH and SOUTH... by magda indigo

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Even different parts of a country can have different styles.

So, here some from hot and cold.

From all over, Denmark, Germany, the Spanish island of Fuerteventura, the Bokaap in Cape Town...

Have a lovely day and thank you, as always, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

North, South, Africa, Europe, vertical, colourful, facades, houses, colour, horizontal, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

SPEAK LOVE TO ME... TULIPS by magda indigo

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Little by little the Spring flowers are coming back in the shops, Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils of different types, Anemones... aaah, how those beautiful colours cheer me up!

They seem to LOVE it too.

Have FUN, I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, faves.

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulips, flowers, two, expressions, bowing, touching, kiss, love, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

THE CHANGING of THE SEASONS... by magda indigo

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It is not just the colours or the weather that change, it is very much the light as wellIt is less hazy, sometimes more misty, but definitely more crispy.

Our wardrobe changes and our mood?

The food that we eat is different?

I wear bright colours because I do not want to be dragged down with browns and other dark colours, LOL

Have a wonderful day, filled with love and THANKS for ALL your comments and visits, so appreciated, M, (*_*)

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

pumpkins, small, coloured, Autumnal, physalis, prickly, pear, cactus, fruit, seasonal, decoration, fun, design, "conceptual Art", studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

COLOURED TEARS... by magda indigo

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At some point, we lived in Holland and we had a studio that used to be a ballet school, a great space.

At the back were two mighty heavy sliding doors, that opened onto a small back-garden, in the middle of the city, luxury.

They were behind our backgrounds, so, often in Summer, it could get extremely hot with all the lights and creativity (LOL), we soon found out that letting in some fresh or cooler air via the doors was not an option, as it was probably the fave 'haunt' of all the cats (=flies) from the neighbourhood.

One day it was just too much, so I rushed out and I bought one of those 'anti fly' curtains, we hung it up... AND this is what I saw...

Coloured teardrops in the sunlight.

Enjoy a colourful day and thank you for visiting, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

colours, tears, drops, fly-screen, shapes, rainbow, natural, studio, colour, design, horizontal, "NIKON F4", "magda indigo"

VIENS VOIR LES MUSICIENS... by magda indigo

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youtu.be/ZtkXRhE2K_0

Charles Aznavour.

Viens voir les comédiens

Voir les musiciens

Voir les magiciens

Qui arrivent

These are Willem Vermandere's fantastic and multi talented musicians!

During a repetition.

Thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

portrait, man, musician, artist, hands, base, guitar, instruments, "Willem Vermandere", square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo", Monochromatic, MONO, monochrome, "black and white"

I STAND IN AWE... by magda indigo

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I Think It's Going To Rain Today…

Randy Newman - youtu.be/k9Fn8VhkK5g

He is one of my main favourite artists, because of his great sensitivity.

SCOTLAND…

It is early October and we are in Scotland, so the weather is ‘Scottish’… which means, some sun, racing clouds, fast showers, lots of light play on the hills and oooh interesting light.

As we are high up, we are closer to the sky, so; often the top of the hills are covered in eerie wisps of white cloud.

Like a lover’s caress.

The weather doesn’t bother us, we take it as it comes, everything has its charms and moods.

When in The Highlands, you just have to see it with mist and rain.

We stand on the shore of Loch Lubnaig, standing silent, stunned by such beauty, which changes by the second! I capture the rain.

This is again how it came out of my camera!

I’m a ‘purist’, lol

Have a beautiful day and thank you for your comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Autumn, reflections, "Lochs", Scotland, landscape, trees, rain, mist, clouds, hills, nature, colours, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

ANEMONISSIMO! by magda indigo

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Different shades of blue, influenced by light...

The colorette and 'heart' of an Anemone, so delicate, complex and beautiful.

Wave after wave, let it engulf you.

Nature at its best!

I don't talk to flowers, they talk to me and I gladly listen, with my eyes!

This Anemone just wanted me to know about the dark inner secrets...

For years I 'experimented' in the studio, to get that Flemish painter's light? Well, I was born in Flanders, it must be in my blood? LOL.

Lead and enjoy a good life, do and say things that enrich... and do not forget to tell the people close to you, how much you love them!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comment on my winning image, M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

blue, Anemone, petals, layers, stamens, macro, flower, heart, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

FROSTY the SNOWMEN… by magda indigo

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I am dreaming of a White Christmas... however, that is ALL it will be here... a dream.

Have a great time!

And thank you for all the good wishes. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Christmas, snowman, ornament, stars, decoration, tinsel, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, magda indigo

THE REAL DEAL... GERANIUM by magda indigo

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The rain-damaged flowers had opened in full glory.

More from our garden, with all the rain we've had it is difficult to find flowers that have not been damaged...

The Cranesbill is really the TRUE Geranium, what we too often call Geranium is the Pelargonium, with flower heads and not hardy like these.

The name "cranesbill" derives from the appearance of the seed-heads, which have the same shape as the bill of a crane.

Have a super day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

horizontal, garden, outdoors, daylight, colour, buds, hairy, "magda indigo", mauve, Geranium, Cranesbill, Spring, petals, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "conceptual Art", stamens, flowers

TRAVEL COLLECTION... BOATS by magda indigo

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We find harbours and everything with it attractive, photogenic...

Are we nuts?

Of course (not).

Look at some of the collection of beauties I gathered on our travel.

You have it all, colour, texture, light and good subject matter.

Hope you enjoy.

Thank you, have a day, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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THE STORY of THE FIVE BENT TULIPS... by magda indigo

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So, lets put our minds to it... yes flowers talk to me and I hear them with my eyes, LOL

How this series came about: in the shop, the flower stall, in one of the buckets, on the bottom, one pack of Tulips, no water.... all bent!

I immediately saw the potential.

Many images passed my minds eye.

I had to keep the flowers cool, so they kept their shape, super enjoyed photographing them, making the images come true!

Once in water....

They straightened, the fun was over, now I have the photo's as sweet memories, to share with you.

I wish you all a lovely day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

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SUMPTUOUS TULIPS... by magda indigo

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yes, the were first Parrot Tulips of the season.

The petals shimmered like silk, unreal, but they are fresh!

The closer you look, the more you discover.

Their textures are so interesting and intricate, a joy for my eyes.

Never had them in this colour before, new varieties all the time.

A strong and healthy flower.

Love them or hate them, Parrot Tulips are Spring's grand (bulb) showcase, big and beautiful, they are flamboyant flowers with streaks, ruffles and frayed edges.

Have a glorious day and thank you, M, (*_*)

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AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST... by magda indigo

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All the things I LOVE about Christmas.

Take care, stay safe and hold onto your smile!

MMMWAH, M, (*_*)

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The BLUE HIMALAYAN POPPY... HAIRY BUD. by magda indigo

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Meconopsis grandis, known as the blue poppy, is the national flower of Bhutan.

Blue poppies do not produce opium.

In the late spring of 1922, a British Himalayan expedition, led by legendary mountaineer George Leigh Mallory, discovered the plant on their failed attempt to reach the summit of the then-unconquered Mount Everest.

The flowers were introduced to much excitement at the Royal Horticultural Society's spring show of 1926. However, since they are difficult to grow, the species has become fabled over the decades.

Himalayan varieties have the reputation for being notoriously difficult to grow from seed, but when germinating new plants, using fresh seeds will help.

It comes as a surprise to many that poppies are available in shades of blue.

First a longish bud.

Then out of the husk. See how tightly the petals are still packed.

I’ll have to hurry, because once they start unfolding, there is NO stopping them!

Flowers from my garden...

Take care, be safe!

Have a lovely day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

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A SPIREA CLUSTER... by magda indigo

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I love looking closer how different flowers grow.

These tiny flowers are maybe 3 mm and altogether they for these clusters gathered on the branches and when the shrub is in full bloom it looks like it is snow-covered.

A joy in the morning, seen from my kitchen window.

Thank you for your visits and comments, M, (*_*)

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PETALISSIMO... GERBERA by magda indigo

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Cascading gold, the petals of a Gerbera.

Gerbera is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family. It was named in honour of the German naturalist Traugott Gerber.

It has approximately 30 species in the wild, extending to South America, Africa and tropical Asia.

Colours include white, yellow, orange, red, and pink.

The center of the flower is sometimes black.

It is the fifth most used cut flower in the world (after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, and tulip).

Hope this brings a bit of joy again rather than Angst which I see around me and in so many images, have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

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THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHT and THE BUOYS... by magda indigo

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Safety conscious! Along the coast of the treacherous North-Sea.

For the people who were nit properly taught about the dangers of the sea, and they take liberties, throwing caution to the wind!

A whole industry, for boat, yacht, ship, harbour and ALL the people that have anything to do with it!

Northumberland, wonderful light, just what I wanted!

Wishing you all a colourful day, and thank you as always for your time, Magda (*_*)

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MINI FABERGE and MORE... by magda indigo

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well, I bought them on sale last year after the festive season, stored them and then forgot all about them, so what a wonderful discovery, they still were't cheap, but oh so gorgeous.

Like mini 'Faberge' eggs, I promptly photographed them before the went up with the decorations.

December, when the cupboard in the attic opens again, the boxes come out and oooh: the re-discovery of favourite baubles…

Have a happy day and thank you for viewing, M, (*_*)

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INMY MAGIC GARDEN... by magda indigo

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Flowers uplift my days, I love them, inside and outside, in the garden like these here, and in the Home.

Enjoy with me.

Buddleja globosa, also known as the orange-ball-tree, orange ball buddleja.

No wonder bees LOVE them, they smell of honey!!!

Thanks for your time and comments, M, (*_*)

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TRAVEL DREAMING... by magda indigo

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I go into my archives and melancholy surprises me.

I did not realise at the time how fortunate we were.

At the drop of a hat, we could decide to travel to wherever we wanted.

Vast expanses of blue awaiting.

Cameras in hand looking for the attractive, dreamlike sometimes hence why I chose these.

Hope you enjoy.

Thank you, have a lovely w-e, M, (*_*)

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IS IT A WRAP? by magda indigo

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It is getting closer now!

This red and white ribbon were swirling into my composition... with flair...

Another 'light-play' in the studio.

Often it is good to 'position' something and NOT fiddle with it too much?

I saw this first, I thought it had individuality... and I gave it the freedom... in other words, left it alone, just photographed it...

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

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DARK BEAUTY… Aconitum by magda indigo

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Aconitum, commonly known as aconite, monkshood, wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mousebane, women's bane, devil's helmet, queen of poisons, or blue rocket.

It is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae.

These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere, growing in the moisture-retentive but well-draining soils of mountain meadows.

Most species are extremely poisonous and must be dealt with carefully.

The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens.

They are distinguishable by having one of the five petaloid sepals (the posterior one), called the galea, in the form of a cylindrical helmet, hence the English name monkshood, and in Flemish: monnikskap.

Have a lovely day, M, (*_*)

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AND THEN, THE REVEAL... ORIENTAL POPPY by magda indigo

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AT LAST, my patience payed off!

The beauty exposed, in full glory.

Joy in the garden.

Thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

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