Tag Archives: flowers

Lost Amongst The Mosses

Posted on October 10, 2024 by crispina kemp

Lost amongst the lichens and the mosses She opens her petals, the day to grace We don’t know her name But all the same That little white flower’s more precious than finest lace For Pic #3, Wk 3

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The Power of Attraction

Posted on July 16, 2022 by crispina kemp

Buddleia isn’t nicknamed the Butterfly Bush without good reason. Usually its spires are alive with feeding butterflies. But cos I wanted to take the photo…none. Flower Power, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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Something New

Posted on May 21, 2022 by crispina kemp

I planted these irises last autumn; they’ve been advertising their presence (as leaves) for ages, but I’d forgotten what colour they were till Wednesday morning. Fully delighted with this *something new*. Something New, another title from the list Maria Antonia … Continue reading →

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Marguerite

Posted on May 14, 2022 by crispina kemp

Marguerite wasn’t used to this Crammed together with her sisters In the nursery Now she’d been bought She had the spotlight 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spotlight

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By The Way

Posted on April 20, 2021 by crispina kemp

Quite simply, flowers seen along the way on our walk on Saturday 10th April. Hope you enjoy this wonderful splash of spring as much as I did. Truly, spring is here, with flowers everywhere.

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Tuesday Treat: Valentine Flowers

Posted on February 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

Roses are red Violets are blue But tulips are all I want from you… But why keep it to pink Or you could give me alstromeria, lily of the Incas I’ll take photos of them no matter what… Or, if … Continue reading →

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Tulips in the Sun

Posted on January 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

A whole week of rain and wind. Frustrated with not taking my camera for a walk, I turned inwards. I always have at least one vase of cut flowers; I’d do some flower studies. And so… Backlight, from the list … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Church Flowers

Posted on April 19, 2020 by crispina kemp

On 21st April 2018 our walk took us past three village churches. And of course, we popped in…

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Lilies… a study

Posted on November 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

You must know by now I’m addicted to flower photography. But while my usual subjects are found growing by the wayside, not these. These lilies are my regular treat to myself. Photo posted for #2019picoftheweek challenge title Delightful For details … Continue reading →

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A Plant By Any Other Name . . . .

Posted on May 23, 2018 by crispina kemp

(Would be easier to spell) Although my usual plant subjects are native to England, this Rhododendron leapt in front of the camera, the sun full upon it, begging to be pixel-captured.

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