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NUTS and FRUIT of AUTUMN... by magda indigo

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Yes, you have to love this colourful season of abundance.

Harvest before winter, the last burst of the year.

Also a great visual pleasure.

In and out of the Studio Indigo.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

nuts, mushrooms, cobnuts, wall, wood, rose bottles, Autumn, collection, design, "conceptual art", studio, black-background, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

IN DARKNESS I GLOW… Alstroemeria… by magda indigo

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IN DARKNESS I GLOW… Alstroemeria…

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I love them, they last at least 2 weeks in a vase. Beauties.

Alstroemeria, the genus named after the Swedish baron Alströmer who brought them back from a trip to South America in 1753.

Also called the Peruvian Lily or Inca Lily, is a South American genus of about 50 species of flowering plants.

Almost all of the species are restricted to one of two distinct centers of diversity, one in central Chile, the other in eastern Brazil.

Species of Alstroemeria from the Atacama Desert of Chile are winter-growing plants while those of Brazil are summer-growing.

The flower, which resembles a miniature lily, is very popular for bouquets and flower arrangements in the commercial cut flower trade.

They have a vase life of about two weeks.

Have a lovely day and as always, THANK you for your time, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bouquet, many, portrait, orange, Alstroemeria, flowers, "conceptual art", studio, design, colour, black-background, Nikon D7000, square, "Magda indigo"

CURVATURES... by magda indigo

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Unexpected curves I found during outings with my friend: my camera! LOL

Architecture that grabbed my creative attention.

On the pavement in De Panne, Flanders, this water-feature is installed for birds and dogs.

Then near the monument of the first king setting foot on land: an arch, just in the sky.

And the beautiful stars in the museum in Liverpool.

Graphic and minimalist.

Have a sunny day, thanx, M, (*_*)

For more here: www.indigo2photography.com

pavement, stairs, bird, dove, pigeon, people, arch, curves, water, curvatures, sky, blue, graphic, colour, minimalist, Flanders, Liverpool, horizontal, NikonD200, "Magda Indigo"

THE COLOURS OF CHRISTMAS...HOLLY-HOLLY-HOLLY by magda indigo

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Holly berries are somewhat toxic to humans, though their poisonous properties are overstated and fatalities almost unknown.

They are extremely important food for numerous species of birds and are also eaten by other wild animals.

In the fall and early winter the berries are hard and apparently unpalatable.

After being frozen or frosted several times, the berries soften, and become milder in taste.

During winter storms, birds often take refuge in hollies, which provide shelter, protection from predators (by the spiny leaves) and food.

Most festive!!

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

Holly, Ilex, green, spiky, leaves, berries, red, Christmas, Winter, December, plant, shrub, studio, square, black-background, colour, Hasselblad, "magda indigo"

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MOMENTS in the LIFE OF AN ARTIST... Willem Vermandere.

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Our multi-talented friend may be best known for his music, however, his writings, are also very beautiful.

His emotions come through in all his art, the sculptures and painting.

It is a joy to experience it all.

On top of everything: he is extremely photogenic!

Have a wonderful day and thank you very much for your comments, always appreciated, M, (*_*)

Willem Vermandere, portrait, man, male, hands, artist, expression, studio, people, black-background, monochromatic, black&white, "magda indigo"

IN THE STUDIO... by magda indigo

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ALL KINDS with different usages.

Ribbon to make beautiful, rope to tie

Clips and ties to use in your hair!

A cork to close the bottle,

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tools, instruments, harbour, pulleys, oils, boat, colour, sea, fishing, buoys, design, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

ribbons, rope, cork, wine, studio, black-background, "conceptual art", colour, design, square, "NIKON D7200", "magda indigo"

A THOUSAND FLOWERS... Strelitzia by magda indigo

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A stunningly beautiful flower, exotic, well to us, not in the countries where they grow naturally. I always say it, one man's exotic is another man's 'daily'... lol

I again tried to photograph them in the 'style’ that I love so much, a bit moody, dramatic, theatrical, playing with the light and dof.

Over the years I photographed thousands of flowers, with passion and joy, I never tire of them, hope you enjoy with me.

Another day, another flower, another lighting set-up, another composition.

Portrait of a Strelitzia reginae also called Bird of Paradise.

A stunningly beautiful flower, exotic, well to us, not in the countries where they grow naturally.

I always say it, one man's exotic is another man's 'daily'... lol

Strelitzia reginae is a monocotyledonous flowering plant indigenous to South Africa (the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal), where I saw them in nature.

Common names include crane flower or bird of paradise, though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia.

Its scientific name commemorates the British queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

The plant grows to 2 m tall, with large, strong leaves 25–70 cm long and 10–30 cm broad, produced on petioles up to 1 m long.

The leaves are evergreen and arranged in two ranks, making a fan-shaped crown. The flowers stand above the foliage at the tips of long stalks.

The hard, beak-like sheath from which the flower emerges is termed the spathe.

This is placed perpendicular to the stem, which gives it the appearance of a bird's head and beak; it makes a durable perch for holding the sunbirds which pollinate the flowers.

The flowers, which emerge one at a time from the spathe, consist of three brilliant orange sepals and three purplish-blue or white petals.

Two of the blue or white petals are joined together to form an arrow-like nectary.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"Bird of Paradise", "Strelitzia reginae", black-background, orange, colour, "conceptual art", design, exotic, flower "Magda indigo", single, square, studio

ABSTRACT GRAPHISM... by magda indigo

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I do not go looking for it, it HAS to come to me.

I immediately see image, its composition, the graphic quality.

I love these just as much as my flower images.

I wish you a day full of beauty and thank you for your visit, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

architecture, white, wall, stairs, airport, interior, lights, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

WHAT'S IN YOUR PURSE??? by magda indigo

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Calceolaria, also called lady's purse or slipper flower.

The geographical range extends from Patagonia to central Mexico, with its distribution centre in Andean region.

Calceolaria species have usually yellow or orange flowers, which can have red or purple spots.

Have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Calceolaria, "lady's purse", "slipper flowers", orange, red, design, "conceptual Art", studio, colour, black-background, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

MONSTROUS BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL MONSTER? by magda indigo

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Nature at its freakiest best?

Most unusual, these bi-coloured Rococo Parrot Tulips, flowers with twisted, irregularly fringed petals.

Even their leaves are wild and 'Baroque'.

They are weird, even a little 'alien'?

Are they ‘monstrous beauty or beautiful monster’

These white and green are the most exotic of the lot though!

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

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tulip, Rococo, Parrot, petals, flower, green, white, duotones, colour, design, "conceptual Art", studio, black-background, square, "Magda indigo"

NUTS and FRUIT of AUTUMN... by magda indigo

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Yes, you have to love this colourful season of abundance.

Harvest before winter, the last burst of the year.

Also a great visual pleasure.

In and out of the Studio Indigo.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

nuts, mushrooms, cobnuts, wall, wood, rose bottles, Autumn, collection, design, "conceptual art", studio, black-background, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

The BLUE HIMALAYAN POPPY... by magda indigo

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Tightly packed petals...

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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, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"Meconopsis grandis", Himalayan, Blue, Poppy, Flower, stamens, pollen, open, petals, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

OH I DO LOVE TO BE... by magda indigo

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... beside the seaside!

Always good and uplifting.

Coming homing satisfied, refuelled.

Sleeping well and waking fine, batteries recharged!

An interesting mix.

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, waves, blue, water, marine, beach, sand, boats, shadows, night, lights, weather, outside, colour, vertical, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda Indigo"

CHEZ LE LUTHIER... by magda indigo

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Each specialty has its own special tools, which must have been conceived and made out of experience?

Whether for artists or artisans.

Bettering the tools all the time for the job?

Vincent Flachet, a luthier...

We had the honour to visit his workplace.

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

And for more: www.indigo2photography.com

tools, guitar, luthier, violins, instruments, wood, design, studio, day, chisels, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D200", "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

WILLEM, the ALL-ROUNDER... by magda indigo

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My friend Willem Vermandere, what a star, a proper Artist/creative, he writes and arranges his music, writes the lyrics, plays all the instruments and sings!

He paints, he sculpts in marble, stone, wood and metal.

He writes books and poetry.

Aah, and what a raconteur, you aways come away, with a smile, a warm feeling, enriched and batteries reloaded.

The kind of person you need in your life, none of those that drains!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

singer, painter, sculptor, all-rounder, man, Willem Vermandere, hands, brush, painting, male, people, portrait, daylight, day, fun, horizontal, colour, NikonD7200, "Magda Indigo"

COLOUR MY WORLD... by magda indigo

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I just could not resist these recycled colouring pencils...

And had some fun with them in the studio, another series of graphic favourites.

Wishing you a day full of good light and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more : www.indigo2photography.com

studio, colour, "conceptual art", DESIGN, pencils, "colouring pencils", shavings, graphic, minimalist, black-background, square, "magda indigo"

BLUE WATERS... WALES by magda indigo

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The colour of water is influenced by the colour of the sky!

Here is proof.

This was in Wales, near Snowdonia and in LLANDUDNO... the bay

And close by, a view from The Great Orme.

Hope you enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, seascape, beach, evening, lights, river, weir, Wales, Llandudno, Great Orme, sky, blue, colour, horizontal, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

LIKE FIRE in the AIR... by magda indigo

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It is often well worth staying a little longer, not just the sun going down but the afterglow.

The clouds can be very artistic and paint the way so that if you were to put it on canvas with oils, brush or palette-knife.

People would say, oh no, impossible, not on! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

red, orange, fire, horizontal, natural, evening, sunset, imagination, rays, sky, clouds, afterglow, sky-scape, colour, NikonD7200, Magda indigo

TEXTURES OF GREEN... by magda indigo

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so varied, once you start looking!

I find it fun, Definitely makes me smile!

Brighten your day with a smile at little things, many small?

What do they make??? YESS!

I wish you a day full of beauty and thank you for your visit, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

green, food, force, stems, crop, growth, natural, horizontal, colour, textures, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

ICONIC in MAY... HAWTHORN... by magda indigo

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CRATAEGUS ROSEA, DARK PINK Hawthorn, so very MAY!

On our way to the Coast, the winding roads East 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 darker 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.

Hope you like these more unusual little beauties,

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Crataegus, hawthorn, dark pink, blossoms, thorn-apple, May-tree, whitethorn, haw-berry, flowers, portrait, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "conceptual art", NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"

NOEL CHEZ LES INDIGO... by magda indigo

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I love looking around our place, full of surprises.

We like the festive season!

Hope you also enjoy yours, despite everything.

WE put the FESTIVE in THE SEASON! LOL

LOLOVE and thank you, MMMMMMMMMM (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

INTIMACY of a YELLOW TULIP... by magda indigo

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Different aspects and details of a frayed yellow Tulip.

Welcome to its boudoir, lol.

have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

yellow, Tulip, flower, frayed, details, intimacy, colour, petals, studio, design, black-background, "Nikon D7200”, square, magda indigo"

THE HOULA HOOP STREET ARTIST... by magda indigo

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FIVE HOOPS and WATER COLOURS.

They were a couple, wearing the same WATER COLOUR-costumes , they had a different discipline but were both so very graceful, elegant and talented.

It was pure magic to see them at work.

She started with one hoop, gradually built up her act, adding all the time, on the seductive and haunting sound of the music of the Gotan Project. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYjXm63DKQ0

The public stood mesmerised.

She is a professional artist, touring the world, lisalottie.com/

Thank you for viewing, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"Lisa Lottie", artist, female, street-artist, London, Southbank, magic, elegant, hula-hoops, plastic, dreadlocks, performance, waxed-hair, public, "Nikon D200", vertical, "magda indigo"

MY NAME IS LILY… by magda indigo

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Lilium longiflorum.

And I have a demanding presence!

Also a most pleasant fragrance.

This plant is native to Japan and the Ryukyu Islands.

It is a stem rooting lily, growing up to 1 m high and bears a number of trumpet shaped, white, very fragrant, and outward facing flowers.

I love the subtle tones, all the varied tones, that give the flower/petals/stems their texture, depth and form, their delectable shapes accentuated, extracted and emphasised without the colour.

Don't you agree?

NEW BOOK and movie:THE MONOCHROMES here: youtu.be/GoOj18_lEVg

Wishing you a bright day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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PASSION RED… POPPY by magda indigo

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Fresh out of the husk…

Papery texture.

Poppy is the common name given to the plant genus known by the scientific name of Papaver.

The field poppy (Papaver rhoeas), like this here, has always been a symbol of death and rebirth, and no other flower combines exquisite delicacy of tissue with such a vibrant blaze of colour.

Poppies are flowering plants with delicate, papery petals in a variety of shapes and vibrant hues.

There are more than 70 distinct species in the poppy (papaver) genus, including opium poppies (Papaver somniferum), corn poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale).

Poppies are an excellent addition to mixed beds, borders and cut arrangements.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Poppy, flower, crinkled, petals, stem, hairy, single, bloom, bud, red, back, portrait, design, studio, square, colour, black-background, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

THE MANY SHADES of PINK... RANUNCULUS. by magda indigo

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Who doesn't love these colourful blooms of Spring?

Some look almost like blousy roses.

Dark pink, light pink, pink more towards red, pink towards purple.

When is pink pink??? LOL

Here, it is the great reveal, there is so much to see in flowers!

Hope this makes you smile again, have a great day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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pink, blooms, Ranunculus flower, design, green, open, center, stamens, black-background, studio, colour, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

THE BIG GREEN MIX... by magda indigo

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I never realised I had so many 'green' photo's.

And yet, except for in Nature I am not overly keen on green, I thought! LOL

Oh dear, I am fussy?

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

green, flowers, ribbon, boy, park, tulips, leaves, emotions, Spring, Anthurium, Swan Milkweed, "Nikon D7000", colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

WE LOVE OUR RED... by magda indigo

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Jackets for a nice accent in Nature!

Especially against green, on Moors' meadows.

Of course I also love playing with ideas in the studio

With my two men in black. or statuesque.

The rest is Paul in different places and placements! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

man, men, bright, people, street, Moors, green, meadows, red, studio, trendy, fun, human, men, black, models, colour, square, NikonF4, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

CHEZ l'ARTISTE... by magda indigo

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I always look forward to meeting our friends in Belgium, they are all creatives in their own way.

And then, there is of course, the day we spend with Willem.

I have taken to visit the garden with his dear lady, and the first thing I look for, is the 'artistic' wall.

Each time it is different!

Added, or lessened, always interesting.

Aaah artists, cannot get rid of stuff, might just need that one day.

I recognise that! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

CHRISTMAS in LEEDS... by magda indigo

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Leeds is a wealthy city, and there are, in the centre, many arcades that you can walk through to get from one main street to the next.

They each show off their decorations each year in different styles!

They are stunning all year but extra for the festive season!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Christmas, "Victoria Quarter", Leeds, Yorkshire, arcades, decorations, architecture, street, covered, lights, natural, colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

BERRY, BERRY, BERRY galore... by magda indigo

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First they flowered our spring!

Then, over the summer months, the sun gently nurtured them into berries.

Berries all kind.

Some edible, some poisonous.

Rowan berries, Hawthorn berries, black berries, Elder berries...

The fruits and nuts are starting also

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

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

Rowan berries, Hawthorn berries, black berries, Elder berries, coloured, Autumnal, fruit, seasonal, fun, design, "conceptual Art", studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

EDIBLES... by magda indigo

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Grannie Smith Apples, green garlic, Spring onions and more...

All needed to make your food even tastier!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Grannie Smith Apples, green garlic, Spring onions, Spring, food, fruit, herbs, edibles, leeks, "Nikon D7000", colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

OH WHAT A PARTY WE HAD... by magda indigo

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Some are still going, in Spain they are still dancing, the youngster had a great time and love the group.

Some Cake leftover, still fine.

Some have a slight headache.LOL

Some are very sleepy, well all the symptoms of celebration excess?

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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POSES...THE YELLOW and White IRIS. by magda indigo

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Bought a mixed bouquet, saw just the tips of the yellow Irises, to my amazement, the center turned out blue, not seen that before, thus photo-session with my new elegant models.

All the curvaceous beauty ...

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

In Flowers'-language: Iris means faith; hope; wisdom and valour

In Fine Arts: the lenses also have an iris diaphragm which can be opened and closed to control the amount of light reaching the film.

Iris can mean:

* The sphincter around the pupil of the eye, the iris is the most visible part of the eye, when photographed with a flash, the iris only reacts to protect the retina, and not fast enough to avoid the red eye effect.

* The equivalent device in a camera,

* The messenger of the gods in Greek mythology

* A variety of flower,

* A female first name.

I wish you a good day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more of my other work visit here: www.indigo2photography.com

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MY 'INTERPRETATION' OF THE GOLDEN RULE OF THIRDS.... GRASSES by magda indigo

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The Golden Mean or Golden Section is a mathematical constant, a ratio that appears in nature and was discovered by Pythagoras in the 5th century B.C.E.

The rule of thirds is a compositional rule of thumb in visual arts namely painting, photography, design and across cultures and history, designers such as artists and architects, composers and poets have adopted the Golden Mean as a ratio that is pleasing to the human eye.

Rotation of plant leaves on a stalk follow the Phi (φ) ratio insuring that the same position is not used twice, affording optimal exposure of underlying leaves to sunlight.

In philosophy, especially that of Aristotle, the golden mean is the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency.

For example courage, a virtue, if taken to excess would manifest as recklessness and if deficient as cowardice.

To the Greek mentality, it was an attribute of beauty.

I know the 'rules of composition'... and personally, once I knew them... I love to 'break' them... creatively that is...

Picked these on Yorkshire MOORS.

Last weeks grasses, well, not wanting to throw them away, I put them in some water, to my surprise, they flowered, well, as you can see, different stages.

Sadly they are gone now, the pollen not so good for Paul!!!

I am still fascinated by stark compositions... and I love (need) new challenges...

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 comments, M, (* _ *)

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BRAINY... CELOSIA by magda indigo

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This is the top view of this unusual flower, to me it looks like a brain, the intricacies, different lobes.

It was my full intention to photograph it like this from the moment I saw it.

Difficult to control the light because of the glossy texture of the velvety flower.

The cockscomb or cristata types feel and look prickly but are soft and shiny as velvet.

In the Victorian language of flowers, Celosias signified humour, warmth, and silliness.

Somehow I can see why? Making me smile?

More play with light and dof.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Celosia, cockscomb, cristata, flower, texture, brainy, pink, design, colour, studio, black-background, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

STANDING TOGETHER in BEAUTY… CYCLAMEN by magda indigo

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The cyclamen commonly sold by florists is Cyclamen persicum, which is frost-tender.

Selected cyclamen cultivars can have white, bright pink, red or purple flowers.

While flowering, florists' cyclamens should be kept below 20 °C (68 °F), with the night time temperatures preferably between 6.5 °C to 15 °C (44 °F to 59 °F).

Temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F) may induce the plant to go dormant.

Cyclamen are native to the Mediterranean region from Spain east to Iran, and also in northeast Africa south to Somalia.

Have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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CLOUDY BLUE-SKIES... by magda indigo

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I prefer, in photography, clouded skies rather than just smooth blue.

You can have calm you and can have more boisterous white clouds, playing with the sea.

Enjoy,

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

blue, white, pale, horizontal, natural, imagination, sea, sky, clouds, glow, sky-scape, colour, NikonD7200, Magda indigo

CURVY CAPUCINES... by magda indigo

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Capucine is the name of this flower in French.

In English, the flower is called Nasturtium indicum.

Tropaeolum majus is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, originating in the Andes from Bolivia north to Colombia.

An easily-grown annual with disc-shaped leaves and brilliant orange or red flowers, it is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin.

Nasturtiums are used as companion plants for biological pest control, repelling some pests, acting as a trap crop for others and attracting predatory insects.

Both the flowers and leaves of the Nasturtium plant are edible and have a peppery taste, similar to that of watercress.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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SENSE and SENSIBILITY, snowdrops... by magda indigo

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Galanthus nivalis plenus

These double Snowdrops have all the charm and grace of their single counterparts, but their multiple white petals make the flowers somewhat showier.

Each flower is a masterpiece!

The inside shows a double center with a pattern of fresh green stripes.

As a photographer, your main tools are:

- you, as a person with a creative mind.

- your eyes, using the visual literacy.

- your camera, keep it in shipshape, handle it with the care and respect it deserves (even as a pro!!!).

- the technical and practical knowledge you have acquired over the years!

-sense and sensibility...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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PASTORALE... MY BELOVED FLANDERS. by magda indigo

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Somewhere in West-Flanders, towards the border with Northern France...

A small meandering stream, furrowed its way through the fertile earth, creating these lovely, romantic scenes.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bucolic, pastoral, bridge, rustic, flowers, plants, canals, countryside, Flanders, Belgium, trees, bushes, colours, NIKOND7000, "magda indigo"

INCOMINg and OUTGOING... OSTEND by magda indigo

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Working boats come in and fishing boats fare out, shrimping and fishing by night.

It is our last night of our holiday in Ostend, Flanders/Belgium.

We visit a favourite place again, the old pier, the evening light is gorgeous, brightening the whites and saturating the colours.

Most people have gone home, the sea-breeze is cold, the fragrance wonderful, as is the silence except for the gulls' scratch now and then.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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HAWTHORN... by magda indigo

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CRATAEGUS ROSEA, DARK and PINK Hawthorn, so very MAY!

On our way to the Coast, 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.

Take care, be safe!

Hope you like these more unusual little beauties,

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Crataegus, hawthorn, dark pink, blossoms, thorn-apple, May-tree, whitethorn, haw-berry, flowers, portrait, studio, black-background, colour, design, square "conceptual art", "Magda indigo"

PARASOLS... by magda indigo

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Dolce Farniente...

SOON they'll come out again.

We want the sun and yet when sh's out, we want the shade!!! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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THE RED JACKET... by magda indigo

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Figure in a landscape.

I prefer a red jacket, always great to give dimension, in a crowd: easy to find!

I bought one for Paul, although he doen't really do 'bright' colours!

Now he pops up in so many of my photo's! LOL

My husband and fellow photographer Paul is still a hard man to photograph as his camera is always 'glued' to his face, tee hee.

I got lucky, it is a matter of patience, and being ready! LOL

The corn was golden-ripe, I had been taking 'close-ups', when I spotted him, yes I had finally been able to get him in a red jacket, after all these years, now it was MY turn to put a 'figure in a landscape', tee hee.

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

More of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

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PINK SPRING QUARTET... Carnation by magda indigo

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Some scholars believe that the name "carnation" comes from "coronation" or "corone" (flower garlands), as it was one of the flowers used in Greek ceremonial crowns.

Carnations are often worn on special occasions, especially at weddings.

At the turn of the century dandies would not leave the house without a white or red carnation in the buttonhole of their suit.

With the end of this tradition and the fact that carnations are so easily cultivated and grown, the flower has lost some of its popularity.

Although apparently in the UK it is still the most sold flower…

However, carnations are not only beautiful and long lasting flowers, they also send a message.

When you receive a red carnation bouquet, it means, "My heart aches for you" and when you receive white carnations the sender is saying: "I am still available."

For the most part, carnations express love, fascination, and distinction.

I wanted a bit of drama here and lots of detail in those 'feathered' beauties...

Some with pink Gypsophila

Have a gentle day and thank you for viewing, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Carnation, Gypsophila, pink, four, flowers, portrait, graphic, conceptual, "art”, love, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, magda indigo

MARCH of the TOYS... by magda indigo

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OH PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS JOYOUS MUSIC, <3

LOL, GREAT FUN, the dolls are dancing...

Tree ornaments.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

dolls, decorations, toy, Swedish, music, fun, Christmas, December, black-background, colour, design, studio, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

MY CHRISTMAS basket... by magda indigo

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Our tree is not very big, so, it can only be decorated with dainty baubles.

I bought this felt ‘basket’, and put some of the larger ornaments in, favourites that just need to be out and I like it!

Turned out well, happy and colourful!It now comes back every year, never the same twice, lol

Wishing you a very good w-e and thank you for visiting Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

basket, baubles, joy, fun, festive, decorations, interior, pearls, square, black-background, design, "conceptual Art", Christmas, December, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

THE SUN GOES DOWN in OSTEND... by magda indigo

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we arrive at one of my old haunts, still a favourite place, the end of the road and the start of the pier in Ostend, Flanders.

The sun goes down fast, ii is calm and quiet.

On the other side of the of the harbour entrance, the more industrial part, a new building with windows on fire, the famous lighthouse beaming, Lange Nelle (Tall Nell).

It seems both a gold and blue hour.

The moon is watching behind me.

I sigh with contentment.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sunset, "beams of light", lighthouse, facade, windows, building, harbour, lights, Ostend, Flanders, Belgium, colour, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

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