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Sues Cornflower

meanie

By Meanie


Sues Cornflower (Centaurea montana (Cornflower))

I really love these, but they're even better in Sues' garden as I have enough invasive plants already!



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Thats a fabulous shot

24 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you Drc - I'm playing with my new lens. It allows close-ups like this from five feet away or more, but requires a very steady hand!

24 Apr, 2011

 

Must, must get some seeds or buy a plant. Do they self seed and spread?

24 Apr, 2011

 

I love them too! You really must have steady hand! Do you use a tripod meanie? I bought one, but haven't yet used it!

24 Apr, 2011

 

Lulu - they're clump forming plants which are as hardy as.....
Karen - I do have a tripod, but here I used the back of a garden chair (and careful breathing!).

24 Apr, 2011

 

Wow, this lens takes crystal clear pictures.

24 Apr, 2011

 

I'm quite pleased with it Alex, although it does need a very steady hand indeed.

24 Apr, 2011

 

excellent photo.

24 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you.

24 Apr, 2011

 

I am envious of your skills with your camera, Meanie

25 Apr, 2011

 

Rbtkew - you wouldn't be if you could see my "recycle bin" on my computer!!

25 Apr, 2011

 

I am scared to look in my recycle bin!

26 Apr, 2011

 

I'm embarrassed at times to be frank!

26 Apr, 2011

 

lovely detail

26 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you Steve.

27 Apr, 2011

 

Meanie:

Beautiful flower shot!

Yes, Rbtkew I'm very envious of Meanie's photography skill, also.

30 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you Delonix.

30 Apr, 2011



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