Blooms in the Breeze

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Here on the Ayrshire coast, we’ve had a good week of mostly sunny, albeit very blustery and cold, days. The chilly temperatures were bearable as long as I was bundled up, and I did my best to be outdoors at every opportunity. Although I grumbled (a lot) about the cold that the strong north-easterly wind was bringing, I’ve got to admit, it was better than the constant rain we’ve been enduring. It was wonderful to wake in the morning to sunshine filtering through the windows and the birds twittering in the trees.

However, another Saturday has arrived, so let’s get on with this week’s selection of garden images.

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Tulip humilis. Despite being in the shade, a beam of low sunlight has illuminated one of the emerging tulips, giving it a lovely glow. The hazy effect surrounding it was created by the nearby leaves blowing wildly in the wind. Despite the wind, Tulip humilis stood its ground. A surprisingly strong little flower! I’m looking forward to seeing the other flowers pop up in the pot.

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Shooting Low

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This is the first post in a short and occasional series about how I take my garden photographs. I’m not an expert in garden photography, but after being asked the question, I thought I could share my thoughts on how I take my photographs. I hope you’ll join in and put your ideas forward as we all photograph in different ways, whether with a camera or a phone. Your conversations will be most welcome.

The Magic Of Low-Angle Flower Photography 

We’re all accustomed to looking at plants and flowers from our own height but one recent post raised some comments I thought I’d address in this first post. When you get down to the level of a short flower or plant, you see it differently – more beautifully. It’s more akin to looking at a vase full of lovely flowers on a table – they’re closer to eye level. Here is a little insight into how I approach taking photos of low-growing flowers and plants.

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Photographing in Our Gardens

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I was asked some time ago if I could post a few ideas about photographing flowers. To be clear, I’m not an expert in garden photography, there are far more experienced people out there who take better photographs, but I thought I could perhaps share my thoughts on how I take my photographs.

Comparing ideas and thoughts can lead to new ways of thinking and fresh ways of creating images, so it would be lovely to hear your approach to photographing in your garden.

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Winter into Spring

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The transition of winter to spring is beginning and at last, bulbs in my garden are starting to bloom, adding little pops of colour to borders and containers. They’re a welcome sight.

Crocus. These fragile-looking little crocuses were quivering in the wind, but I have to tell you they were hardier than me, and it took a big bowl of hot soup to warm me up when I made it back indoors! Look how well these freshly emerged crocuses have held up against heavy rain and strong winds. Nature is amazing!

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Purple, Pink and Sunshine Yellow

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Glorious purple. It’s always an exciting moment when you find little clumps of crocuses here and there in the borders. I spotted these on Friday morning just after the rain had gone off. They were new, fresh and had held up well against the awful downpours of the previous few days.

Crocus. A welcome sight in any garden.
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