Monday, September 19, 2011

sage in bloom

My neighbor's desperado sage is so lovely right now. It's covered in blooms...



and there are bees buzzing all around.


I didn't make a note of which textures I used this time, but I'm pretty sure one of them was my new favorite, broken book. I've also been liking mixed media and moody lately too.

I created a button today for a new blog link up that I'm going to be hosting each Thursday. You can check it out under This or That Thursday in my menu bar (and the button is right over there in my sidebar).

There are no themes for this hop so you can choose any photo you'd like! I hope you'll come back on Thursday and link up a photo!





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45 comments:

  1. Ashley SiskSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    These are such beautiful shots and I love your texture work.

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  2. TexWisGirlSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    i miss my sage bushes. they died out a few years back in a mild drought we were having (and i didn't water them enough!) they'd have never made it thru this year though!

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  3. LisaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Gorgeous! I always want to get good photos when my sage blooms, but all the bees chase me away!

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  4. KimSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Those blooms are gorgeous.
    I will have to try to link up. My blogging has been pretty dodgy lately. If I don't make it this week, you can count on me to join in another. You know I am one of your biggest fans. :)

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  5. Rural RevivalSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful, always is Deb. And I sort of have a thing for bees. : )

    See you Thursday!

    ~Andrea

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  6. SusanSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    WOW...they are just gorgeous!

    I noticed them the other day on the way home.

    Great capture.

    Excited about Thursday!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Beautiful shots. Love the texture.

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  8. Kim StevensSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    The textures on these are so wonderful! I could just sit and watch bees all day - everything about them is just fascinating!!

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  9. SusanSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    This and That Thursday sounds great! These photos are lovely. Beautiful color, and texture :)

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  10. tinajoSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    This is soooo beautiful, I wish I knew more about textures! Really have to learn..! :-)

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  11. AJSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Whòw they are so pretty!

    I think I can sent it to the store, but it will cost me. Maybe I can better invest in a 1.4...hmmmm

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  12. EllieSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Lovely pictures of a pretty flower, love what you have done with them.

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  13. KiaSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Hi Deb!
    Those sage blooms are gorgeous. I wish I had a few sage flowers for my lunch salad :)
    Lovely texture work too.
    Have a lovely Tuesday.

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  14. Dina @ 4 Lettre WordsSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen sage. It's really beautiful!

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  15. EileenSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the textures you used here! Especially love the bee.

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  16. DanelleSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the textures! I'll be back Thursday for the link-up!

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  17. MichelleSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    So pretty! The textures look wonderful, nice work :)

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  18. LisaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Yay! You're hosting a link up! How fun! Oh and I love your shots today! They are lovely!

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  19. Nancy @ A Rural JournalSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I finally remembered to pick some of my sage to dry. No blooms now, but it still smell heavenly.

    Such a pretty pair of photos, Deb. Love the soft, muted colors. :)

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  20. TaraSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    LOVE the texture! They are great! And the muted colors too!

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  21. Chic Homeschool MamaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Love seeing you play with textures more- beautiful Deb!

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  22. emSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Love that bee shot, and love the textures you used! As always...most excellent!

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  23. Leah CSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful texture work...and I love how you "captured" the bee!

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  24. ChantalePSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Wow! What shots! And that bee captured so perfectly. I love how that name Desperado so does not match how lovely it really is. lol. Gorgeous work...

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  25. DorieSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    beautiful photos - like the added textures!

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  26. TaraSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Gorgeous, I love the first capture!

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  27. AmySeptember 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for the comment! I'd love to link up to your challenge! Thanks for allowing me to use my archives. :-D

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  28. Dyche DesignsSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Such pretty images and texture work.

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  29. KathleenSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wow, Deb, I love these images, and especially the bee capture! You have an unerring eye! Loved reading your profile (from your 9/18 post) -- it's nice to learn more about you.

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  30. MelanieSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    OMGoodness. These feel so soft & light. (hope that makes sense?!!)The bee shot is just perfect.I love snapping shots of my neighbors flowers too!

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  31. AbiSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    These have such a wonderful soft feel. I just love your work!

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  32. AndreaSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    These are gorgeous! Works of art! Love the texture.

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  33. Tamar SBSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    That sage plant is stunning! Makes me think of one of my favorite winter soups that has tons of sage in it!

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Really lovely and I love the bee!! I'll be stopping by on Thursday too, looking forward to it!

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  35. Linda Jane MakiejSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Simply terrific texture work!! :)

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  36. AmarieSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That second shot is sooo dreamy - beautiful photos!

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  37. elizabethSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful photos and texture!!!I'm so happy to "meet" you, my newest blog follower!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    beautiful shots! i love the purple color.

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  39. PradeepaSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Such fabulous shots. The flower has a very beautiful colour.

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  40. RietSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Beautiful photos! Love your blog! Thanks so much for your comment!

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  41. NatureFootstepSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I like it.

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  42. HenriettaSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful pictures, I love the second one.

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  43. Julie Legg PhotoSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a great capture of the bee; I can see his pollen sack. I love the sage, sooooo beautiful. I think sage has one of the most beautiful tones of green. Lovely.

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  44. Giulia DoyleSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    cool close-up of the flying bee!

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  45. ShonEjaiSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Excellent color! Excellent composition! Excellent enhancement of the photo thru the use of texture. Well done!

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