Thursday, May 10, 2012

this or that thursday: zinnias

Gardening is not my thing, but I'm being ambitious this year. I bought some brightly colored zinnias to plant in my flower beds. I hope they survive. Just in case they don't I took pictures right away.
















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56 comments:

  1. I hope so too - because these colors are stunning! I really need to get myself a macro lense, that´s all I´m sayin´..! :-)

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  2. I hope you're framing these, Deb. What a wonderful group!

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  3. Wow - wonderful photos and that orange colour in the first one is beautiful.

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  4. I love gardening, I miss it now that I don't live in a house with a yard. We used to go all out each year with new and old flowers and classics and cool ones! Hope your garden stays colorful and stunning all summer long!

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  5. I hope you are successful with them. The colours are amazing and your pictures are so sharp. Lovely!!!

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  6. That's funny, because I would have to take picture right away before mine died too! :) But they are gorgeous. One of my favorites. I especially like the orange.

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  7. They will survive :)... (fingers crossed haha)
    I love how colorful these are the second one is my favorite.

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  8. They look bright and beautiful, may they cheer you up during the summer :)

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  9. Lovely photos, Deb. I love the amount of detail at the edge of the petals, amazing!

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  10. The first two are my faves! That backlight in the first one is amazing. Gorgeous work Deb!

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  11. I love the perspective and detail in these. Nicely done, Deb!

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  12. Those are beautiful! Love the bright colors. Love your captures.

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  13. I love that first shot. The color is so intense!

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  14. Beautiful colors. Good luck with them.

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  15. I want to go and buy zinnias now. That second shot is my favorite of your beautiful collection

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  16. Such gorgeous zinnias! The color is spectacular...

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  17. Such beautiful colors1 They are pretty hardy - hope they survive for you!

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  18. Deb ~ awesome shots! Fantastic ~ Thanks for hosting ~ enjoy the day ^_^ ~ namaste, ^_^

    ps ~ consider linking up with my Monday Blog Hop ~ Magical Monday Meme ~ ^_^

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  19. Zinnias are so hardy -- and the blooms last forever. You will love them. :)

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  20. beautiful flowers! Love all your macros!

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  21. Ha ha! Sounds like something I would do. I didn't inherit my Mother's green thumb, but I try.... Love the pink one!

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  22. Glad you got your photos! I will have to remember to do that too! Come July, nothing will be left!

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  23. Beautiful photos - love the gorgeous, vibrant colors!

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  24. Beautiful shots,thankis for hosting :)

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  25. I don't think I've ever heard of them, but love the name & love the vibrant colors... now, I want some! =)

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  26. Deb your photos are lovely and hope they do survive! I am always ambitious in the spring, then when the Texas heat comes..... ugh!! So glad that my my husband is a faithful waterer.

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  27. These are stunning. You always take the most beautiful photos of things in the garden. I love the whole set. Could easily be on canvas in my office :)

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  28. Wow, these are SO gorgeous! I've planted Zinias before and they were very hardy- I hope they do well for you!

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  29. The detail you captured is purely amazing! I am assuming you used your super awesome macro lens. I swear no one can rock flowers like you! You really have an eye for it.

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  30. Gorgeous, gorgeous shots! I love zinias :)

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  31. Fascinating colors on your Zinias!

    Thanks for sharing

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  32. very pretty. hope they do well.

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  33. Beautiful flowers, and I love the detail you show! I have yet to grow zinnias but am sorely tempted now! : )

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  34. So beautiful! Such lovely flowers.

    I'm a killer of all things green.

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  35. Wonderful Macro phots from the Zinnia leaves and petals. Great !
    Kind regards, Synnöve

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  36. Oh I love Zinnias and butterflies love them too, so maybe you'll net some butterfly shots down the road as well :) Would love to see one of these over at Flower Art Friday :)

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  37. Gorgeous, gorgeous photos of gorgeous, colorful zinnias.
    Love zinnias!

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  38. That's really funny! I'm sure they will survive ;) These photo's are gorgeous, fresh colours and great macro, I love Zinnias. Thank you for hosting :)

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  39. When I joined the linky, I meant to leave you a comment! These are fabulous pictures. I love that last shot especially! I really need to take a trip to a bontanical garden or somewhere I can get gorgeous flower pics!

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  40. You crack me up! I hope they last for you! Beautiful colors.

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  41. Beuatiful shots, Deb! It looks like you've done a great job with the Zinneas.
    Thanks for hosting

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  42. I love zinnias - they are so vibrant. Beautiful shots, as usual.

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  43. Beautiful photos, the colors are stunning! I love Zinnias, I hope they bring you a lot of joy this year!

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  44. Beautiful! I especially like the edge detail of the orange ones. Had to laugh at your optimism. Zinnias are usually pretty easy to grow.. I have a cut-and-come-again variety, so as long as I remember to pick them they keep on blooming! Good luck!

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  45. Gorgeous! The colours are stunning. :)

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  46. These are lovely Deb, the colours are so vibrant! Hope they last for you ;D

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  47. love these macros! especially love the last one! beautiful!

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  48. Oh my. These are simply gorgeous. I'm in love with the detail!

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  49. My zinnia seeds are just coming up - jealous!

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