Thursday, May 17, 2012

this or that thursday: butterfly bush

Today I'm sharing a couple more flower shots. After all, it is springtime! My butterfly bush has just started blooming, but as of yet I haven't seen any butterflies. I'm waiting patiently.









It's time to share what you've been shooting! There are just a few rules.
  • submit the url of your blog post, not your home page
  • link up a photo that was taken by you
  • include a link back to my blog in your post (you can use the button or a text link if you prefer)
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53 comments:

  1. EvaMay 17, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Your colors are so rich and vibrant!

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  2. Desirae RMay 17, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I love the background color with the purple flower!

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  3. Dina LettreMay 17, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    That contrast in color is amazing, Deb!

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  4. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful!

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  5. Tamar SBMay 17, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    I love butterfly bushes! We used to keep tons of them in our garden! Love the green background too!!

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  6. Sherri B.May 17, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    The flower is pretty enough, but the gorgeous background color really makes it pop! Wonderful.

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  7. DanelleMay 17, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I never knew there was such a thing as a butterfly bush. I love the bright background!

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  8. Amy BurzeseMay 17, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful, especially against that background color. I guess that's surrounding greenery.

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    1. deb dutyMay 17, 2012 at 8:48 AM

      Yes, it's just the green grass in the background. I warmed it up a bit in my post processing to give it that nice yellow green color. :)

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  9. Nicky @ Awesomeville.co.ukMay 17, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Gorgeous detail!

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  10. SusanMay 17, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    How pretty Deb! Now that is my favorite color. Can't wait to see some more butterflies.

    Hope your day is blessed♥

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  11. Tina´s PicStoryMay 17, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    how beautiful! have a great weekend :)

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  12. tinajoMay 17, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    That´s beautiful flower shots Deb! :-)

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  13. pattyMay 17, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    love the colors!

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  14. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful shots Deb. I love the simplicity and the colours.

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  15. Cindy PMay 17, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I love butterly bushes! My parents have some lining the back porch at their house and everytime we go over there in the summer there are so many butterflies and it's beautiful! I think it's fun when we walk down the stairs to the backyard and have butterflies flying all around you and even sometimes landing on you!

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  16. HeleneMay 17, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    This is beautiful! I told myself last year that I would get one of these but have not spotted any at the garden center. After seeing your photo, I'm now on a mission to get one!

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  17. Melissa Bliss RichMay 17, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    So pretty Deb! I love the detail you captured. Ours haven't bloomed. Still waiting ;)

    Have a great day!

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  18. Kristy LifenReflectionMay 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    so pretty, I love the watch the butterflies visit from our back porch

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  19. ElenaMay 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Gorgeous pics! I love the purple against that gorgeous greenish-yellow background! Really pretty!

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  20. Betty ManousosMay 17, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    every time i visit i grow more in awe of your photographic skills!
    such beautiful shots!

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  21. Secret Mom ThoughtsMay 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful flowers. I can't wait to see the butterflies you'll capture.

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  22. SallyMay 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    We have butterfly bushes too -- although not as far along as yours. When I started taking photos of flowers & got some close-ups (other years), I realized that those little individual buds are like an old-fashioned square nail. Amazing what your camera can show you in a close-up that you don't pay attention to w/ the naked eye. Your photos are beautiful Deb!

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  23. Gina @ Gigi Marie PhotographyMay 17, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Oh how absolutely beautiful Deb- the colors just grab me.

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  24. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Fabulous color in that second shot! Just love it!! I need to get outside and see if my butterfly bush is showing it's color yet.

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  25. TexWisGirlMay 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    love the background color on these! really beautiful!

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  26. DaenelTMay 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So pretty! The green background really makes that purple pop! I can't wait for the butterflies to come so I can see what you capture then.

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  27. Rural RevivalMay 17, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful Deb! I'm digging being able to enjoy yours because mine is a long, long way away from blooming! : )

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  28. tiarastantrumsMay 17, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    butterflies don't like the least bit of cool weather!

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  29. Pieni LintuMay 17, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Lovely colors!!

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  30. LeAnneMay 17, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Very pretty! I have been wanting to plant one of those myself.

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  31. SusanMay 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Oh, I love butterfly bushes! Very pretty. We're raising butterflies...I'll send them your way ;)

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  32. ArtMuseDog and CarolMay 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Awesome photography ~ great job! ~ thanks for hosting also ~ namaste, ^_^

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  33. HeatherMay 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Gorgeous shots! My little girl killed my butterfly bush ;(. She loves to dig up plants I cried HAHA!

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  34. EllieMay 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    That is a very pretty plant. You captures it brilliantly.

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  35. BrookeMay 17, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    So glad I'm not the only one stalking their purple plants!
    Love these, the coloring is fantastic. Love that soft green.

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  36. heather @ new house, new home, new lifeMay 17, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Hi Deb

    I'm new to your linky party and am glad that I found you. Thanks for hosting.

    Your butterfly bush shots are amazing!!!

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  37. MeaganMay 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I've never heard of a butterfly bush. But I'd love something to attract butterflies. There was one sitting on our back porch yesterday and Andrew said "Mom, you need to come take a picture!" He knows I'm a little snap happy - ha! These are just beautiful as always!

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  38. Elaine A.May 17, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I just love that chartreuse background! Let us know when the butterflies arrive... :)

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  39. MollyMay 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Just stopping by to say that I think this is my favourite meme of the week. I love the variety of different images and blogs that join on. There is always so many different links to choose from.

    Mollyxxx

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  40. Nicolasa @ {My}PerspectiveMay 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Gorgeous colors!

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  41. Mama ZenMay 17, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Fabulous shots!

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  42. ElenaMay 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I know I left you a comment on this post already but I wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. I've really enjoyed reading your posts! http://www.croppedstories.blogspot.com/2012/05/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  43. Susan @ Sunflower StatusMay 17, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful! Hope the butterflies arrive soon!

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  44. JeanneMay 18, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Love these shots of your butterfly bush!

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  45. RuthMay 18, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Deb, these are gorgeous shots! I love the background colour too. Thank you for hosting :)

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  46. Mommyof2girlz/StephDMay 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Gorgeous flowers,love the colors..Happy Friday!

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  47. Christina KlasMay 18, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Getting back into the swing of things! Glad to link up again! I love the color and feel of your shots!

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  48. Sophi BelleMay 19, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    WOW, I just love your flower pics! Wonderful work!

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  49. Life with KaishonMay 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I hope the butterflies come soon : ) Absolutely beautiful!

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  50. Mira CrispMay 20, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    I hope your butterflies will come soon.. that bush is just too beautiful to pass on it. :) I've been working on my front yard lately planting some stuff, I hope to see some (this) pretty blooms soon! BTW - Great photo, Deb! :)

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  51. AnonymousMay 22, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    So beautiful.

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  52. Henrietta HassinenMay 24, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    That is SO gorgeous, really beautiful.

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