....Harmony in My Gardens
COSMOS (var- 'Picotee') in the Evening29 total reviews
Comment from fritz2
Cosmos is one of my favorite flowers. This is a very unusual one that I'll be on the look out for this Spring. Your picture is quite beautiful. Fills the frame so perfectly, along with good color, contrast, and clarity. Background, depth of field work well.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Cosmos is one of my favorite flowers. This is a very unusual one that I'll be on the look out for this Spring. Your picture is quite beautiful. Fills the frame so perfectly, along with good color, contrast, and clarity. Background, depth of field work well.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much fritz for the very fine review.....I do appreciate it.....and you would love these in your gardens. VERY easy to grow....they also come in pink.
Deborah
Comment from Marthast
Like it a lot! Unique and natural, it has a beauty in the fact it's not perfectly shaped, I love real although perfect shapes can be set to look great there is just something outstanding about when it's natural and the shape is real!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Like it a lot! Unique and natural, it has a beauty in the fact it's not perfectly shaped, I love real although perfect shapes can be set to look great there is just something outstanding about when it's natural and the shape is real!
Comment Written 06-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much Martha for the very fine review. I agree completely.....I always strive to show my flowers as naturally as possible.
Deborah
Comment from Melyuki
Hi Deborah thanks for sharing this showy and amazing white cosmos that has earned its place in your garden. What a joyful bloom. Your photo is fantastic- it shows off the tubular shaping of the petals brilliantly along with that silky sheen that could almost resemble glitter on the surface of the petals. stunning and eye catching.. I can imagine how that would be rather luminous in the night sky.. Excellent focus and exposure and the clarity is brilliant .. Every formation of the tubular shaped petal differs slightly and gives the bloom a most unique appearance.. Love the angle used to capture the flower.. It shows off the individual shape of the fluted petals well. the centre of the bloom is striking and such a wonderful contrast to the bright white petals. The little pistols with the stamen bobbing out make a great display of colour and would be ever so attractive to the passing bees I am quite sure.
Love the background choice.. a wonderful contrast that makes the cosmos really pop.. the occasional splash of green foliage on both the right and left of the flower is a nice touch, bringing its own appeal to the scene. I notice a very light tinge of mauve/pink on some of the petals. A interesting addition to the otherwise white bloom. I totally agree with your notes about the addition of white flowers in the garden. I find they really add that fabulous contrast and compliment the green foliage and other flower tones beautifully. I add white around my garden also, for the same reason. Thanks for sharing another of your garden beauties Deborah. love the value of a cosmos in the garden setting.. great photo, with spot on lighting and beautifully balanced for good eye appeal. A total joy to review. cheers mel
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Hi Deborah thanks for sharing this showy and amazing white cosmos that has earned its place in your garden. What a joyful bloom. Your photo is fantastic- it shows off the tubular shaping of the petals brilliantly along with that silky sheen that could almost resemble glitter on the surface of the petals. stunning and eye catching.. I can imagine how that would be rather luminous in the night sky.. Excellent focus and exposure and the clarity is brilliant .. Every formation of the tubular shaped petal differs slightly and gives the bloom a most unique appearance.. Love the angle used to capture the flower.. It shows off the individual shape of the fluted petals well. the centre of the bloom is striking and such a wonderful contrast to the bright white petals. The little pistols with the stamen bobbing out make a great display of colour and would be ever so attractive to the passing bees I am quite sure.
Love the background choice.. a wonderful contrast that makes the cosmos really pop.. the occasional splash of green foliage on both the right and left of the flower is a nice touch, bringing its own appeal to the scene. I notice a very light tinge of mauve/pink on some of the petals. A interesting addition to the otherwise white bloom. I totally agree with your notes about the addition of white flowers in the garden. I find they really add that fabulous contrast and compliment the green foliage and other flower tones beautifully. I add white around my garden also, for the same reason. Thanks for sharing another of your garden beauties Deborah. love the value of a cosmos in the garden setting.. great photo, with spot on lighting and beautifully balanced for good eye appeal. A total joy to review. cheers mel
Comment Written 06-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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So pleased you found some joy in my little white COSMOS here Melyuki. YOUR reviews are always a joy to ME so thank you so much for having such a good look and for your very delightful description of my gardens. Just love it!
Deborah
Comment from iPhone7
Ah yes BB. It is always the neutral colors and things in life that bring out the beauty in all the other things. That perspective is what really makes the difference. Cosmos is a great compliment to the vivid colors which would otherwise overwhelm the senses. Great work as always BB.
Did I tell you I am going to stay here till the 19th in order to play in a poker tournament? If I did...PLEASE SEND MONEY! If you can't, just let me hear from you and tell me I will last more that 10 minutes in the tournament. I aint skeered (too much) ~ BB
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Ah yes BB. It is always the neutral colors and things in life that bring out the beauty in all the other things. That perspective is what really makes the difference. Cosmos is a great compliment to the vivid colors which would otherwise overwhelm the senses. Great work as always BB.
Did I tell you I am going to stay here till the 19th in order to play in a poker tournament? If I did...PLEASE SEND MONEY! If you can't, just let me hear from you and tell me I will last more that 10 minutes in the tournament. I aint skeered (too much) ~ BB
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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LOL pesos on the way BB! THIS really made me laugh! Now don't be skeered...lol remember your poker face!! I know you can do it so go kick some poker butt BB. Oh and for every peso I've sent I think 4 or 5 in return would be good. Si si??? Have fun and GOOD LUCK!
BB
Comment from Sean T Phelan
COOL,Deb!
Hey,I usually avoid owning White colored automobiles too ( mostly due to an old semi localized superstition that says White vehicles are 'HooDoo Cars' and that they're nothin' but trouble! : ) )
but White ( whether in Flowers or on cards ) 'has it's place' and your photo of this white blossom in the dark looks Great,my friend!
Yep! A 'Good Show'! : )
~Sean
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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COOL,Deb!
Hey,I usually avoid owning White colored automobiles too ( mostly due to an old semi localized superstition that says White vehicles are 'HooDoo Cars' and that they're nothin' but trouble! : ) )
but White ( whether in Flowers or on cards ) 'has it's place' and your photo of this white blossom in the dark looks Great,my friend!
Yep! A 'Good Show'! : )
~Sean
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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I remember reading somewhere that white cars are the safest colored car you can drive Sean. Have you ever heard that?? Do appreciate you checking this guy out and love getting a 'Good Show' from you. Thank you so very much. You ready for our next Nor' easter? Damn huh!
Deborah
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I've heard that too,Deb! My old Mercury Mountaineer is partially white so let's hope there's some truth to it! : )
Comment from Barbara L.
This is a great look at this unusual cosmos flower with the tubular petals! The sharpness and detail are excellent. I love the subtle lavender color on the white petals. Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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This is a great look at this unusual cosmos flower with the tubular petals! The sharpness and detail are excellent. I love the subtle lavender color on the white petals. Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Not in a contest Barbara but DO appreciate you having a look and thank you so much for the really lovely review.
Deborah
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Sorry about that! For some reason I was thinking you had entered this in the Flower Photos contest. It certainly is lovely enough to be entered in a contest!
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Oh not to worry Barbara. I'm afraid I am not very good about entering contests. Gotta put more effort into it...lol
Comment from bpellephoto
I have visited this post multiple times, each time with the intent to write a review of this beauty in the night in some witty or poetic/pathetic way. On each visit the words necessary to proclaim this flowers virtues escaped me - writers block? Or maybe this flower in particular has such beauty the right words won't be written for awhile.
So, I will simply tell you what I see.
I see a blossom that likes playing the role of chameleon. At once a shade of white seen now where else that mysteriously morphs into the most subtle hues of lavender, a color of innocence.
I see an uncommon fineness of detail in the porcelain like petals tenderly carved by an unseen presence.
I see a bright yellow center that contrast well with the ornate ring of petals.
I see a flower that has been brought dramatically into the spot light of truth and passed.
I see the hints of a background that in daylight compliments and supports the star, alas at night the spot light is all about the white porcelain beauty with a heart of pure gold.
I see an image that is so pleasing to the eye, that to gaze to long, to drink to long a draft from the well of its beauty risk tender peril to ones soul ... OMP
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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I have visited this post multiple times, each time with the intent to write a review of this beauty in the night in some witty or poetic/pathetic way. On each visit the words necessary to proclaim this flowers virtues escaped me - writers block? Or maybe this flower in particular has such beauty the right words won't be written for awhile.
So, I will simply tell you what I see.
I see a blossom that likes playing the role of chameleon. At once a shade of white seen now where else that mysteriously morphs into the most subtle hues of lavender, a color of innocence.
I see an uncommon fineness of detail in the porcelain like petals tenderly carved by an unseen presence.
I see a bright yellow center that contrast well with the ornate ring of petals.
I see a flower that has been brought dramatically into the spot light of truth and passed.
I see the hints of a background that in daylight compliments and supports the star, alas at night the spot light is all about the white porcelain beauty with a heart of pure gold.
I see an image that is so pleasing to the eye, that to gaze to long, to drink to long a draft from the well of its beauty risk tender peril to ones soul ... OMP
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Oh you found the words OMP! Beautiful words as a matter of fact. I think my favorite may be "I see a flower that has been brought dramatically into the spot light of truth and passed." I love that. I so appreciate you putting the time into reviewing this piece....please don't ever think your reviews are anything but a pleasure to read....I am always so happy to find YOU at the end of a review. And thank you my friend for sharing one of your extra stars w/ this piece. You are just a dear.
Deborah
Comment from 54siegel
Really really nice lighting and detail seen in the flower and the different curves and flow of everything makes this an outstanding picture.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Really really nice lighting and detail seen in the flower and the different curves and flow of everything makes this an outstanding picture.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much siegel for checking out my COSMOS here and I do really appreciate the very wonderful rating you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from GaliaG
excellent focus, details and light handling
good separation of the flower from the background
good filling of the frame and initial impact
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018
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excellent focus, details and light handling
good separation of the flower from the background
good filling of the frame and initial impact
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018
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Thank you GG. Pleased to see you've liked this one.
Deborah
Comment from karen zima
Wow! Super nice shot of this cosmos flower. The petals are interesting in the way they are folded over and look like they are tubular. Each petal looks like a separate flower. Nice sharp, clear focus and full tonal range. Overall, this is a very pleasing photo to look at and view.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018
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Wow! Super nice shot of this cosmos flower. The petals are interesting in the way they are folded over and look like they are tubular. Each petal looks like a separate flower. Nice sharp, clear focus and full tonal range. Overall, this is a very pleasing photo to look at and view.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much Karen. Do appreciate the very fine review you've given my little COSMOS.
Deborah