Challenge: "Withered Flowers" 2/3-2/5/22
Feb 2, 2022 19:50:42 #
Thank you, sundar, for the challenge of vintage items that still work, are used, or provoke special memories.
This challenge takes a look at flowers (or weeds or grasses) that have moved from blooming beauties to wilted, withering, passed prime and on to demise. The challenge is to present them in an artistic way (maybe abstract, in an unusual setting, or with a special effect). No matter the stage, there is beauty and creativity to be found.
I have archives, but pushed myself to capture the life and demise of new bouquets - one of Gerber Daisies and another of tulips.
(A tip - check your supermarket and ask them what they do with flowers that are going past prime. Ours said they just get tossed and saved a box of tulips for me - free)
This challenge takes a look at flowers (or weeds or grasses) that have moved from blooming beauties to wilted, withering, passed prime and on to demise. The challenge is to present them in an artistic way (maybe abstract, in an unusual setting, or with a special effect). No matter the stage, there is beauty and creativity to be found.
I have archives, but pushed myself to capture the life and demise of new bouquets - one of Gerber Daisies and another of tulips.
(A tip - check your supermarket and ask them what they do with flowers that are going past prime. Ours said they just get tossed and saved a box of tulips for me - free)
Withering and wilted amaryllis
Past prime but head still high
Softly leaving
Fresh as a Gerber Daisy
A globe of tulips
Feb 2, 2022 20:05:38 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Thank you, sundar, for the challenge of vintage it... (show quote)
Thanks Pat, once again...
Feb 2, 2022 20:06:39 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Thank you, sundar, for the challenge of vintage it... (show quote)
Pat - Very nice topic and equally nice set of photos to start.
Feb 2, 2022 20:31:40 #
Feb 2, 2022 20:33:25 #
sundar wrote:
Pat - Very nice topic and equally nice set of photos to start.
Thank you, sundar. I now have thousands of pix and need to pick and choose - LOL
Feb 2, 2022 20:44:09 #
Feb 2, 2022 21:15:01 #
Feb 2, 2022 21:15:53 #
sundar wrote:
Two here -
p1. The rosebud glows and the hibiscus bows it's head.
Feb 2, 2022 21:17:39 #
MattPhox wrote:
Beginning to wither
p1. Beautiful rose - and still lovely with the touch of withering.
Feb 3, 2022 08:00:58 #
Feb 3, 2022 08:23:25 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
PAToGraphy wrote:
Thank you, sundar, for the challenge of vintage it... (show quote)
Really love the globe, Pat! Thanks for hosting, too!
Feb 3, 2022 08:35:56 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
Here's one I thought would be unusual...
Kind of goes with the last Challenge and this one! From 2/21 flower show in Hartford, Ct. Taken with my Canon Power shot! Old victrola box!
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Archives 2011-another Cannon- Blue Allium and visitors....
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white wild Anemone-a bit abstract..2012-my Cannon sure shot
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Feb 3, 2022 08:47:21 #
These are so interesting and some look like abstract paintings. Beautiful and such a creative way of looking at flowers.
Feb 3, 2022 08:58:26 #
saparoo wrote:
I think this is a Gerber Daisy, bowing it's head.
I think you're right.
Feb 3, 2022 08:58:37 #
judy juul wrote:
Really love the globe, Pat! Thanks for hosting, too!
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