Tuesday, March 2, 2010



There is just nothing to compare with the patterns and colors in nature.

I am by no means a flower expert so bear with me when I say that I think the last picture is an orchid...if I am wrong...let me know. Whatever the names of the flowers and plants...the colors caught my eye. The first image was truly serendipitous for me. As I was focusing on the pistil...a drop of rain settled on the leaf above and completed the picture for me! These only remind me of spring and the coming season of rebirth. I can't wait.

Dan

16 comments:

Heather said...

My mother was the plant, shrub, flower and tree expert, Dan...I'm not :)

But...I do like that first shot, very much, too.

Love capturing the droplets.

dianne said...

These are beautiful photos Dan, how lovely to capture the water droplet on the leaf...
the diversity of trees and plants in nature is truly amazing. xo ♡

shabby girl said...

So beautiful! Each one of the photos is extraordinary in their own ways.

Just Me said...

Beautiful work. Are you using a macro lens? As I looked at these photos I thought about the way it must look to a ladybug,or a grasshopper. Underneath a covering, protection from the rain. A droplet not just a droplet, but a day's supply of sustenance or for a gnat, perhaps their bath??

Dan Felstead said...

Heather...thanks...I am still learning on these macro shots...you are better at it than I am! I appreciate the support.

Dan

Dan Felstead said...

Dianne...thanks for the kind words. How is your Autumn progressing? Have leaves begun to turn yet?

Dan

Dan Felstead said...

Thanks Shabbygirl...now stop with your blogging and get out to the desert to take pictures of those spring desert wildflowers!

Dan

Dan Felstead said...

Just Me...thank you for stopping by and welcome aboard! I like your description of the water droplet...you are right...It really would be much more to a ladybug than just a drop of water!

Dan

amatamari© said...

Really beautiful!

Dan Felstead said...

Thanks Amatamari...I can't wait till spring to capture the spring flowers. Dogwoods and tulips are my favorites.

Dan

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Anonymous said...

Hi Dan - it has been a while since I have had a chance to view your blog so think of this as a catch up comment for all the entries I have not commented on as yet...
Amazing! Awe Inspiring! Beautiful! Breath Taking! Extraordinary! Exquisite! Stunning!
You have such wonderful vision and such great skill when it comes to capturing the world with your artificial eye! Thank you for sharing all of these spectacular images :-)

dianne said...

Thanks for asking about my Autumn Dan, not so much a chill in the air but a definite feeling that the cooler weather will soon be upon us. Today was perfect, a beautful clear blue sky, sunshine, a little breeze that swirled around and yes some of the leaves are starting to change colour, not as dramatic as your Northern Hemisphere trees just subtle colour changes. xoxo ♡

Dan Felstead said...

S. Barbie...Thanks for ALL the kind words! I really appreciate the sentiments. Don't ever worry about not visiting for a while...we all get busy and You are welcomed whenever you visit!

Dan

Dan Felstead said...

Dianne...I don't know if you will pick this up..it is a couple of days after the post. I substitute teach and I had a student ask me today if it snows in Australia??? This may sound incredibly dumb but does it get cold enough to snow? Pardon my stupidity!

Dan

Dan Felstead said...

Thanks Shabbygirl...I appreciate the comments.

Dan