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MOODS of THE SEA... by magda indigo

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Especially around the British Isles, the Atlantic and the North SEA.

Can be WILD and beautiful and very dangerous...

Can be CALM so soothing end peaceful and still very dangerous!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Monochromatic, sea, storm, rocks, coast, wild, calm, waves, foam, wavelets, Black-and-White, day, nature, Nikon-D7200, "magda indigo"

INVITATION TO ART… by magda indigo

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My favourite place, Salts Mill one of the big halls, Art and art materials for sale.

let your creativity take over?

I have always loved shops that sell art materials, I adore the fragrance of oils and terms, brushes and paints.

There are far less now, begs the question: WHY?

Do people paint less? Less Art?

It can be such an essential and therapeutic part in ones life!

I've painted as long as I can remember.

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

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

brushes, paint, Art, shop, display, white, many, colour, design, "Salts Mill", Shipley, Yorkshire, horizontal, "magda indigo"

SINGLETONS... Tulips by magda indigo

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AGAINST THE WALL, TULIP...

This one fell out of the bunch, a broken stem and a petal hanging loose... It looked forlorn, like a wallflower... left behind...

I read this:

"When your back is against the wall it gives you something to push off from.

When your back is against the wall, Look up!"

Valse triste...

One is TIPSY... red nose!

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

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

red, tulip, single, flower, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "NIKON D7000", "magda indigo"

LES PASSARELLES... by magda indigo

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Many think that these connecting bridges between buildings, over motorways or to board a ship are a novelty...

No, well to that extend they are however in the middle-ages they already had them.

No matter, they are fascinating.

Buildings in Brussels, one over the payage in Normandy, another for pedestrians accessing the Ferry and the OLD one on the Mont St Michel in France.

Have a super day and as always thank you for your comments, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Bridges, pedestrians, passarelles, buildings, motorway, cars, footbridge, Mont St Michel, Frances, Brussel, Hull, Ferry, people, harbour, colour, design, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

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"

HIGH SOCIETY… ROSES by magda indigo

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Orange/yellow/red Roses, a vibrant accent on the dining table.

Non fragrant, strong flowers with a great name: High Society.

There is something ‘antique’ about them? LOL

Thanks for your visits! M, (*_*)

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high society, roses, black-background, orange, colour, "conceptual art", design, "Magda indigo", square, studio

INTO THE NIGHT... by magda indigo

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Excerpt nr.3 from a short story that I wrote after a night out 'shrimping', to accompany the photo-reportage: ‘A special night’

........ A date was set; it only depended on the weather now. We couldn’t believe our luck, what an opportunity!

From then on, our ears were glued to radio weather forecasts, several times a day!

How unnecessary! The sea speaks for itself, if you know the listening code.

The old fishermen could tell you with great accuracy, their information so much juicier.

OK, so what, some tall stories thrown in for good measure, but what raconteurs!

You certainly left with a smile and more knowledge.

How impersonal, our electronic gadgets!

…Beckoning in the distance, the harbour entrance.

The other boats leaving one by one, slotting in, from left, right and centre, different docks.

Black silhouettes against a clear blue sky.

The light had that incredible quality, so sought after by photographers and painters.

The sun casting a warm glow on the old buildings and docks, with the long shadows in fascinating contrast to the glittering sea.

…The skipper steered the boat with a steady hand.

We gently rocked towards the ends of the two piers, people on both watching and waving.

I remembered the many times I stood there, doing the same and dreaming of adventure.

M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sky, clouds, Ostend, harbour, pier, dramatic, boat, light, sea, skyscapes, colour, horizontal, "NikonF4", "Magda indigo"

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, (* _ *)

grasses, flowering, green, golden-mean, rule-of-thirds, seed-heads, plant, studio, black-background, macro, colour, design, three, square, NikonD7000, magda-indigo

LOVE AUTUMN... of LEAVES, BERRIES, NUTS 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.

the black are Elderberries!

Also a great visual pleasure.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

leaves, red, berries, Elderberries, Autumn, collection, design, "conceptual art", colour, Nikon D7000, horizontal, "magda indigo"

JAPANESE DETAILS at the TEA-CEREMONY... by magda indigo

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We were invited to attend a tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Proper Japanese!

I saw all the implements and of course HAD to photograph them.

I wish you all a very good day and thanks for all your kind words, time, comments and likes. Very much appreciated. Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tea-ceremony, room, inside, display, bowls, whisk, spoon, kettle, bamboo, colour, Japan, Kyoto, tatami, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

HEAVY HEADS... Ranunculus by magda indigo

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When they open, they grow plump and big and heavy... and often the tender stems just snap behind the bloom.

What a shame, what to do?

Put them in a bowl with water?

Of course, and you will have that it sitting pretty on a table for almost a week.

I love the pink Ranunculus.... huh, let me rephrase, I love ALL the colours of these gorgeous flowers, such variety, almost my favourite flowers.

I hope your day is filled with beauty, thank you for your comments, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY images or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission.

Ranunculus, full, buds, bowl, water, floating, pink, orange, garden, natural, Nature, Summer, flowers, blooming, colour, magda indigo

WE ARE FAMILY... by magda indigo

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Brocoflower and cauliflower are different cultivars of the same species, and as such are fully cross compatible by hand pollination or natural pollinators.

Tender mini Broccoli stems, this macro image looked like a wood to me, windblown trees...

But, yes, the party is over, for weeks we were encouraged and seduced into buying all the goodies... no sooner and we all have to work 'the excesses' off again, DIET!!!

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

broccoli, brassica, cauliflower, brocoflower, green, vegetables, uncooked, raw, stems, design, studio, colour, black-background, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

MORE LIGHTING EXERCISES, WITH HAT... by magda indigo

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All around my hat.

What do you do if you don’t have a model, oohh yes… do it all yourself!

We, photographers, do love our blacks AND our HATS, come on, own up... LOL.

Most photographers seem to have some kind of 'headgear', I'm no different, this black number has protected me from snow, rain and sun... and I have protected it from the wind... and flying off into the sea or the great blue-yonder.

I love the challenge, the buzz of 'complicated' (black on black?)... and beyond the obvious.

Bring out the mirrors, the Pneu-Air shutter cable release, under foot... prepare for muttering the odd swear word... LOL!

I am a private person and I did not find this exercise easy but interesting.

Especially on the black-background, although the white also had its challenges!

Take care, be safe!

I wish you peace and thank you as always for your comments. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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LATE FLOWER, EARLY WINTER... by magda indigo

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Not yet this year.

Found this splash of splendour in the garden.

It occasionally happens that a rose will have the strength to produce just one more flower...

May your day be bright and thank you for viewing, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

rose, snowberries, Holly, berries, Winter, snow, garden, outdoors, "natural light", square, colour, Nikon F4, "magda indigo"

THE RED BUOYS... by magda indigo

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Fenders, all skippers use them, have to, protecting their vessels from bumps.

And what a colourful accent they always add to any harbour.

I just love them!

Great points of attraction.

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

synthetic, plastic, buoy, red, paint, wood, rope, boat, sea, beach, graphic, fishing, nautical, colour, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

TREASURED... by magda indigo

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Images become even more important when a much-loved one has left.

This is Michel with Jim, his son.

It was Autumn, and we drove to a park galled 'Golden Acres' , and in that season, boy, it WAS Golden!

The sun was still warm, the light interesting.

Michel, usually working hard, sat on the bench of an arbor, enjoying the moment, surrounded by big red Begonia, still visited by bees.

Some blooms blown on the ground, when Jim came picked one up and gave it to his dad.

What a charming scene.

A few years later, we revisited and Jim wanted to repeat it.

Nice idea, but virtually impossible.

I was later in the season, so, no flowers... and by the look of it, that Summer: No BEGONIAS...

Still, wonderful moments.

They were such close friends.

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

people, friends, parent, son, love, friends, begonias, red, arbor, nature, daylight, outside, colour, available light, horizontal, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

TRENDY SCARVES… by magda indigo

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and lovely materials especially on gray days and dark times, they lift me!

I love vibrant colours, not screaming, yet nice.

Great fashion trend at the moment, for ladies and gents!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

scarves, knots, materials, display, fashion, trendy, vibrant, "conceptual art", colours, design, "Nikon D7200", horizontal, "magda indigo"

FIBRE-OPTIC LIGHTS… by magda indigo

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I am always on the look-out for visually interesting props, this is obviously a set of fibre optic lights, consists of 6 balls which I arranged in different ways to get a pleasing composition.

The light-guiding principle behind optical fibres was first demonstrated in Victorian times when the total internal reflection principle was used to illuminate streams of water in elaborate public fountains, but modern optical fibres were only developed in the beginning of the 1950's.

Now that we are back on Winter time, it is dark very early, the weather's gone bad, I've had plenty of time to think and be creative in the studio once more.

And we NEED light and joy more then ever!

I am enjoying the burst of creativity, I wish you all a day full of light and THANK you for your visit and comments, so appreciated, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Fibre-optics, white, tips, lights, balls, six, triangle, shape, black-background, colour, design, studio, square, Hasselblad, "magda indigo"

THE CYCLE... JUST JOEY ROSE. by magda indigo

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From bud to bloom.

From my garden, a few days of lesser weather, the Roses suffered, I watched till I could no more and then brought them in... and here it is, one of them, the showy Just Joey, for our pleasure.

Few roses are as perfumed as 'Just Joey' a classic variety, with a fabulous scent and stunning depth of colour.

The salmon, coppery-orange flowers have pronounced red veining, with the whole bloom fading to a satisfying copper-buff with age.

It is also very disease-proof and undemanding.

Hybrid Tea Rose and has a fruity fragrance (to me it smells like ripe raspberries mmmmmm) which wafts from large ruffled salmon blooms, once opened.

This superstar rose is from England. Just Joey roses were inducted into the Hall of Fame by the World Federation of Rose Societies in 1994.

The flowers are well-formed with large, high-centred buds, supported by long, straight and upright stems.

The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

rose, portrait, "just joey", "salmon pink", orange, petals, flower, colour, leaves, studio, bloom, black-background, square, "Nikon D7200", "Magda Indigo"

A MIX of PICS... by magda indigo

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the fox in our garden, a Swan feather blown into budding branches in Brugge, a book amongst bri-a-brac in Cape town, a strange clock on the beams, and finally the electric porcelain used by farmers.

Just things I gathered over the years, with different cameras and in different countries...

Some fun I do enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

brown, book, fox, garden, feather, clock, horn, colours, natural, colour, horizontal, NIKON, "magda indigo"

FOUR DAYS of CELEBRATIONS, 70 YEARS... by magda indigo

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Everywhere you look... Union Jacks, on everything.

The party well under way, all the attributes you need?

I wanted to do it 'MY WAY'!

A very special occasion, quite unique!

You don't have to be a 'Royalist' to enjoy the atmosphere and pleasure that you see in so many people!

The Queen celebrates her PLATINUM Jubilee this w-e, 70 years... I admire her achievement.

I don't envy her though, I'm happy with my life the way it is...

Today is sunny, there's a happy atmosphere, a real party-mood all around!

Of course everything is red white and blue.

Her favourite flowers are LILY-of-the-VALLEY, MUGUET.

So, CONGRATULATIONS,

Wishing you a fine day and thank you for your visit, as always, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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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

BEAUTY in PURPLE… GLADIOLI by magda indigo

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Gently sprinkled with pollen...

These are a beautiful soft purple.

The waiting buds only just peeping out.

Summer was slowly leaving us in a flurry of colour.

Named for the shape of their leaves, like blades, gladioli – from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword – have a history that spans from Africa to the Mediterranean.

Symbolising strength and moral integrity, gladioli also represent infatuation, with a bouquet conveying to a recipient that they pierce the giver’s heart with passion. How romantic!

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Gladiolus, sword, "purple", flower, sword, bloom, buds, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

NEST EGGS... by magda indigo

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Another of my 'creative' images, while I had everything out... I always experience that one idea brings on another and then I am feverishly working away, time flies and nothing goes fast enough... my actions can't follow my brain, tee hee, it's not easy being a 'creative', nor to live with one... day crosses into night, I forget to eat or drink, I'm in my own world.

Easter is upon us, with all the sweetness and brightness...

I had to be creative for a client and come up with different ideas, here are some of the more 'cockamamy' ones.

Happy to have some of the child still in my heart and mind!

LOL, and thank you for your visit! M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

chocolate, eggs, yellow, speckled, white, nest, feathers, decorations, Easter, fun, black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

BRINGING JOY... by magda indigo

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A red bow, ALWAYS a happy note.

Around a present, it is nice to have ribbon, a bow, a red ribbon and bow...

The present is your wonderful comments and kind words, I'm wrapping it in this 'thank you red ribbon'!

This red bow, was 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?

In other words, leave it alone, just light it well and photograph it...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

red, ribbon, bow, knot, design, Christmas, festive, studio, square, "conceptual art", "black background", colour, "Magda indigo

YELLOW RANUNCULUS COLLECTION... by magda indigo

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I love Ranunculus, they are back, how they 'warm' up and lighten our home and hearts, how beautiful, layered and colourfully bright they are...

They must be dancing to some mad music only they can hear!

Hope this brings a bit of joy again, have a good day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Yellow, Ranunculus, "Persian buttercup", "Ranunculus Asiaticus", flowers, studio, black-background, colour, design, bouquet, square, "magda indigo", blooms, buds, Nikon D7000

ALL BLUE, PICK & MIX... by magda indigo

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Blue is a big favourite colour, from dark to pale.

I see it everywhere and I am always attracted to it.

Hope you enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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"

BLOOMING SEADEFENCES... by magda indigo

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Coast are eroding and this is, in Flamborough, one of the solutions.

Strong metal mesh cages filled with stones.

I must say, it does not look bad!

And, of course, nature being nature, it crops up everywhere.

Sometimes I have to really do my best in my garden to make a plant grow... only to see it thriving, ON virtually NOTHING! LOL

Wishing you a glorious day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

stones, metal, mesh, sea defences, coast, flowers, marguerites, daisies, wild, colour, horizontal, "NikonD200", "Magda indigo"

BIG NAMES, SMALL BOATS... by magda indigo

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Colourful yachts, sailing the seven seas.

WHAT WOULD YOUR VESSEL BE CALLED?

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

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name, word, text, boat, speed, yachts, bright, colourful, sea, water, fun, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

OF DOORS, WINDOWS AND CLADDING... by magda indigo

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many in different countries, collected over the years.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

horizontal, brown, doors, cladding, windows, shutters, wood, self-portrait, colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

LA VALSE DES MONSTRES, Parrot-tulips.... by magda indigo

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La Valse Des Monstres - Amélie Soundtrack by Yann Tiersen.

Brought those also from the Continent! Most unusual, these bi-coloured flowers with twisted, irregularly fringed petals, they are weird even a little 'alien'?

Are they "monstrous beauty or beautiful monster"? View On Black

Love them or hate them, Parrot Tulips are Spring's grand (bulb) finale, 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

"parrot tulips", two, petals, leaves, portrait, danse, white, green, studio, lighting, square, Macro, close-up, design, still-life, "black background", colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

DRAMA QUEENS... LILY by magda indigo

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Of course I love flowers in the home, for the brightness they bring and the fragrance they share, yet, I have another agenda when I buy them... I just know I'll photograph them, cannot resist! I MAKE time!

The Stargazer Lilly was created in 1978 by Leslie Woodriff, a Lilly breeder in California.

The plant is an Oriental hybrid lily which he called "Stargazer," because the blooms faced the sky.

This Lilly is now fairly common throughout.

"Lillium "Stargazer" (the Stargazer Lilly) is a hybrid of the Oriental group.

The ASPCA reports the plant as being toxic to cats.

Mature, it grows to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 12 to 16 inches with an upright form.

It has a fast growth rate and should be planted in full sun in well drained loamy or sandy soil.

The flower is pink, red, and white, and is sweetly fragrant.

The plant produces 4 to 5 flowers per stem." (Wikipedia)

Dramatic 'theatre-light', LOL

Have a wonderful day, filled with love and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Purple, Tiger, Oriental, "LILY Stargazer", blooms, buds, flower, stamens, pollen, petals, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "conceptual Art", "Magda Indigo"

RED TRENDS... by magda indigo

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Men and women nowadays love bright red hair, like cockatoos? LOL

Ah well, fun for the photographer!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

portrait, dyed, hair, bright, people, street, red, trendy, human, colour, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

THE MAIN HOUSE... BOSCHENDAL by magda indigo

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Great peace and lovely atmosphere reigns here.

Le Rhone House, one of several early 19th century buildings on the farm in the Cape Dutch style.

Cape Dutch architecture is a traditional Afrikaner architectural style found mostly in the Western Cape of South Africa.

The style was prominent in the early days (17th century) of the Cape Colony, and the name derives from the fact that the initial settlers of the Cape were primarily Dutch.

The style has roots in medieval Netherlands, Germany, France and Indonesia.

The farm's title deeds are dated 1685.

The estate's first owner, Jean le Long, was one of the party of 200 French Huguenot refugees who were fleeing religious persecution in Europe.

Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa and is located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in South Africa's Western Cape

The vineyards at Boschendal cover 2.54 km² between Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg,

SUPERB white Chardonnay!!!

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

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Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, The Cape, South Africa, facade, houses, architecture, colour, horizontal, Nikon, "magda indigo"

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! by magda indigo

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We send you all our love, enjoy, and thank you for your good wishes.

LOL, we will make the best of it. hope you do the same, and keep smiling.

Have a magic time, take care of each other and yourself, Magda. (*_*)

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THE HORSE-BREEDER... by magda indigo

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A SPECIAL BOND!

I love photographing horses, not the easiest to do, there are standards, but with the help of the breeders it usually becomes a very pleasant and exciting experience.

Here was a fortuitous moment, as a photographer, yes you have to focus on the main subject and there is MUCH to think about and concentrate on, but as a creative you stay aware of what is going on around you, and these 'off' images often become my favourite shots...

One of the horses I had photographed was taken back, so this was one of those 'in-between' moments...

This is the mother in the family that breeds horses, it is tough and yet rewarding.

They witness the birth and tend to the foals with love and yet when they lose one, they are quite stoic about it...

Such tenderness, closeness, emotion, just HAD to be captured.

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

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horse, foal, portrait, lady, horse-breeder, woman, outside, colour, emotion, affection, vertical, "Nikon D200", "magda indigo"

CELEBRATING in STYLE... LOL by magda indigo

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Pink Champagne and pastries...

Collected over the years, more toned down this year, just the two of us...

Happiness.

Thank you for all the wishes, overwhelming, I salute you ALL, MMMMWAH, <3

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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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SCOTLAND, ON A LOVELY DAY... by magda indigo

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The colours come out with that bit of sunshine!

Another Lock, where trees grow in the water!

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, (*_*)

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Autumn, reflections, "Lochs", Scotland, Highlands, landscape, trees, water, clouds, sunlight, colourful, hills, nature, colours, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

PLAY WITH ME... by magda indigo

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SLINKY and Scoubidou thread, have fun...

About Scoubidou: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoubidou

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

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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, (*_*)

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MORE SPARKLE... by magda indigo

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All around us nowadays.

Lights and glass.

Do you still notice it?

I do... and I love it.

Have a bright day and thank you, as always, for your valuable comment, M, (*_*)

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SINGLETONS... Tulips by magda indigo

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AGAINST THE WALL, TULIP...

This one fell out of the bunch, a broken stem and a petal hanging loose... It looked forlorn, like a wallflower... left behind...

I read this:

"When your back is against the wall it gives you something to push off from.

When your back is against the wall, Look up!"

Valse triste...

One is TIPSY... red nose!

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

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

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PLAY WITH ME... by magda indigo

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SLINKY and Scoubidou thread, have fun...

About Scoubidou: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoubidou

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

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FEATHERED... Tulips by magda indigo

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The latest Tulips, Parrots, they are feathered beautifully!

And a gorgeous red!

Doesn't get better than this!

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

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NATURE SCULPTED... by magda indigo

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I had nothing to do with this! I'd taken them out of the wrap, put them down, set lights up, and I came back to this!

A beautiful curved curl, to me, it looked like it was sculpted? Curling with desire?

Happy to see me? LOLPlants are essential to the balance of nature and in people's lives.

The photosynthesis, in which water and carbon dioxide are combined by the energy of light, conducted by land plants and algae is the ultimate source of energy and organic material in nearly all ecosystems.

Photosynthesis radically changed the composition of the early Earth's atmosphere, which as a result is now 21% oxygen.

Plants are the primary producers in most terrestrial ecosystems and form the basis of the food web in those ecosystems.

Nature can be cruel... nature can be wonderful... nature can be creative...

These here are the stems of Narcissus... one... with ATTITUDE and great nonchalance, not a care in the world... whistling???

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, (*_*)

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THE SUN: GOING, GOING, GONE... by magda indigo

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HOME. Above the white cliffs of Dover in Kent, THE CASTLE.

Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England.

It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history.

Some sources say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.

Always nice to go and good to come home!

Came in during the night after a long and enjoyable journey, the night makes travelling special, different.

From the Ferry this is what we saw on top of the cliffs.

We still had a 6 hour drive ahead.

So, here we are, tired, content and replete.

Hope all is well with all, M, (*_*)

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MALHAM MOORS... by magda indigo

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THIS is the last place we took my lovely son, Michel when he was here.

It was quiet, peaceful and calm, only the wind caressing your ears, strange little birds chirping and sheep blaring.

Michel seemed to come to rest from his all too busy life.

The three of us absorbed the epic surroundings, no words were needed.

I would like to say to you all, do not ever leave a loved one on a bad note, you NEVER know if you will meet again.

Due to circumstances, like a virus and lockdowns... this was the last time we hugged, when he left, and like usual, we told each other: I love you, take care.

He died on the 7th of July 2020.

Malham Moor and the surrounding area is wonderfully rich in natural history.

This wealth stems from the climate and the geology – the limestone laid down beneath ancient seas and capped by sandstone deposits, raised up, fractured by fault lines and scoured by glaciers to form the watershed of our modern rivers.

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

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WATER-BALLET... by magda indigo

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Dancing and walking on water, it can ALL be done, LOL, here's proof.

A flooded tidal cause-way in Cornwall, from the main land to St Michaels' Mount.

Fog in Scarborough, creates an illusion.

Little yachts dance on the waves the Mediterranean.

And Gulls are always dancing elegantly on the sea...

Wishing you well, and thank you, M, (*_*)

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