Takes on a Flower (August challenge)

[Nostromo]

Yup, i like both of those. Nice composition, a good control of light. Well done

 

[Nostromo]

A trip around the garden this evening

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IMG_0654 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

#2
IMG_0652 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

#3
IMG_0648 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

#4
IMG_0647 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

#5
IMG_0646 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

 

[badlywornroy]

That is very lovely.

 

[Ladystrange]

My finger is sore clicking likes!! I haven't had the chance to log on for a while, these are all fantastic! Flowers are one of my favourite things to try and photograph. Will definitely have a few to upload when I get home from work!!

 

[Skyline]

If taken a fair few this August. Most of them are with my new Sony 30mm macro lens.For the price it's a great lens.

 

[Ladystrange]

Day232Dahlia by Claire Withy, on Flickr

Not sure if I've done this right but here's one I took this evening after it cleared up!

 

[Jason Crest]

Cyclamen getting ready to flower

Cyclamen by John Pond, on Flickr

 

[Ladystrange]

Yellow Rattle, lovely in all it's stages - seed heads and flowering.

Day179Yellow Rattle by Claire Withy, on Flickr

 

[Shirleyr]

Two from the garden to-day in the sunshine.
Rubeckia and Nasturtium

 

[Skyline]

 

[badlywornroy]

Any flowers in my garden are currently suffering from prolonged heavy rain.

Here are a couple I prepared earlier


Pink

Petals.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Could not resist sticking a few more up

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DSC01346 Mellow Yellow by Les Moxon, on Flickr

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Herb Robert by Les Moxon, on Flickr

3.
DSC03994 Bindweed Bloom by Les Moxon, on Flickr

Les

 

[susiejb]

Super photos everyone

.....almost time for a new topic .....where did August go !

A quickie on my phone yesterday .....a profusion of Cosmos.

 

[Shirleyr]

Nearly at the end of August and summer, my pot plants are nearly over but one or two little flowers are doing their best, I like Violas.

 

[susiejb]

I love Vilolas too Shirley, so pretty.

One from Snowshill Manor today.

 

[badlywornroy]

I love Vilolas too Shirley, so pretty.

One from Snowshill Manor today.


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Striking !

 

[badlywornroy]

Probably my favourite monthly challenge subject . . . . . yet.

And to finish off.

 

[Nostromo]

The last from me for this challenge

IMG_0737 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

IMG_0748 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

 

[susiejb]

New challenge tomorrow, hope to see everyone there it's been an excellent topic.

 

[sirch]

November challenge is up
Takes on a Mammal (November challenge)

 

[sirch]

December challenge is takes on a candle, the thread is here:
Takes on a Candle (December challenge)

 

[sirch]

It's a new year, and I was wondering what people wanted to do for 2017 - please follow the link below to discuss
The Takes On Challenge