....'Pink Parfait'
PEONY Blossoms in my Gardens30 total reviews
Comment from SCHATZLING
I think this is or should I say "was" perfect for a girlie girls' birthday card especially if she loves the pink color. To me this looks more like a vibrant fuchsia which is a brilliant color when it comes to flowers. Fuchsia is a vivid purplish red color, named after the flower of the fuchsia plant, which took its name from the 16th century German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. Did you know that the color fuchsia was called fuchsine and the dye was patented in 1859 by the French chemist Francois-Emmanuel Verguin. Well, so much for my history lesson for the day...I JUST LOVE COLOR....what can I say. This particular flower reminds me of a carnation, which is my birthday flower....and I love to have them displayed in a vase in my home. They last such a long time especially if they are not red. Red flowers are amongst the first to die in any flower arrangement. A fresh bouquet of flowers weekly on my dining room table are always a lovely sight and lots of time a wonderful aroma. I bet these would make a beautiful addition to any vase in any home.
I love the close cropping and the blurred background. This is a lovely photo in all aspects.
Just thought I would let you know even though it has been a few days since you posted and ALL TIME BEST has already been awarded. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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I think this is or should I say "was" perfect for a girlie girls' birthday card especially if she loves the pink color. To me this looks more like a vibrant fuchsia which is a brilliant color when it comes to flowers. Fuchsia is a vivid purplish red color, named after the flower of the fuchsia plant, which took its name from the 16th century German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. Did you know that the color fuchsia was called fuchsine and the dye was patented in 1859 by the French chemist Francois-Emmanuel Verguin. Well, so much for my history lesson for the day...I JUST LOVE COLOR....what can I say. This particular flower reminds me of a carnation, which is my birthday flower....and I love to have them displayed in a vase in my home. They last such a long time especially if they are not red. Red flowers are amongst the first to die in any flower arrangement. A fresh bouquet of flowers weekly on my dining room table are always a lovely sight and lots of time a wonderful aroma. I bet these would make a beautiful addition to any vase in any home.
I love the close cropping and the blurred background. This is a lovely photo in all aspects.
Just thought I would let you know even though it has been a few days since you posted and ALL TIME BEST has already been awarded. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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I didn't know any of the reason fuchsia was called 'Fuchsia' Katharina but thank you so much for the 'history lesson' as you put it. lol I always love it when I can learn something new. PEONIES last a long time in the vase too although once they start dying they go QUICKLY and I find the petals all over the top of the wood stove (my spot for vases full of flowers all summer) I really do enjoy your reviews- ALWAYS- so thank you so very much for checking this post out....and for giving it such a wonderful review.
Deborah
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My pleasure!!!
Comment from FBI GUY
Based on our weather the last two days, these blooms are not that far away. We had 55 degrees and sunny. It has been a while. The lighting and the crop of the blooms give us a great feeling of summer and fragrant blooms.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Based on our weather the last two days, these blooms are not that far away. We had 55 degrees and sunny. It has been a while. The lighting and the crop of the blooms give us a great feeling of summer and fragrant blooms.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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My PEONY beds Gary are buried under a good 3'+ of snow lol....and the plow came in yesterday and added another 2' probably on top of that! GOOD LORD but it's going to be a struggle for them to look as good as this for a few more months I'm afraid. Do appreciate you checking this one out ...thank you so much....and 55* you say. I am very envious...to say the LEAST!!
Deborah
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I have heard that Vermont is getting dumped on. My sister left in early December before you got the brunt of the snowfall. She spends 13 weeks each year working in a hospital. She travels 9 months a years. We hope to visit her in October near Quechee.
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That is just one of the best times of the year here Gary. Quechee south of me but all of VT is gorgeous. We got as much snow in just the past week as we'd had all winter....so, yes....tough week here.
Comment from avmurray
This Peony is truly beautiful and I like that also a bud and a not yet open flower is included within the frame. The green and softened background is perfect for the deep pink flowers, and they are standing out from it in an excellent way.
Your focus is nice and sharp showing such clear and well defined details both in the flower and the bud, and the exposure is perfect.
The tight cropping works so well, and the flowers have got a very fine placement within the frame. Indeed a beautiful and well taken photo Deborah, and with an excellent DOF.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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This Peony is truly beautiful and I like that also a bud and a not yet open flower is included within the frame. The green and softened background is perfect for the deep pink flowers, and they are standing out from it in an excellent way.
Your focus is nice and sharp showing such clear and well defined details both in the flower and the bud, and the exposure is perfect.
The tight cropping works so well, and the flowers have got a very fine placement within the frame. Indeed a beautiful and well taken photo Deborah, and with an excellent DOF.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Oh your reviews just make me smile w/ delight av! Thank you so very much for checking out my pretty pink PEONIES and, of course, for doing up such a wonderful review. A pleasure to read.
Deborah
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You are more than welcome Deborah.
Comment from RuJPmore
Lovely photo so bright and fresh you can almost smell the scent of the flower. You really captured the brilliant bright hue perfectly as well as the find detail of the petals on the large bloom and its nearby bud.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Lovely photo so bright and fresh you can almost smell the scent of the flower. You really captured the brilliant bright hue perfectly as well as the find detail of the petals on the large bloom and its nearby bud.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much for checking this one out Ruth. I do appreciate your time and the lovely review you gave it.
Deborah
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Your very welcome
Comment from nature rules
Gorgeous!! No question..with the vibrant color, the droplets of dew and the beautiful greens in the background! There is absolutely nothing I would change in this composition!! A complete delight to view! Thanks for sharing your gardens once again!
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Gorgeous!! No question..with the vibrant color, the droplets of dew and the beautiful greens in the background! There is absolutely nothing I would change in this composition!! A complete delight to view! Thanks for sharing your gardens once again!
Comment Written 19-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Boy do I start to really miss my gardens by this time of the winter Bec...sigh I need to get out on my snow shoes! lol. Thank you so much for having a look at this post and especially for sharing one of your sixes w/ it. I do really appreciate it and will have to just stop whining about winter.
Deborah
Comment from Sange
Holy Pink Peonies Doc!
Inline the sharp center and soft edges, the one big bloomer stealing the show while the other buds await their day to show off.
Fine tight crop, great focus, fine exposure and lovely DOF.
Beautiful capture Doc :)
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Holy Pink Peonies Doc!
Inline the sharp center and soft edges, the one big bloomer stealing the show while the other buds await their day to show off.
Fine tight crop, great focus, fine exposure and lovely DOF.
Beautiful capture Doc :)
Comment Written 18-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Well this was a treat to see this afternoon Sange!! Thank you so much for checking out my pretty pink PEONY and especially for giving it such a nice review and some extra sparkle! You're a sweetie!
Doc
Comment from Gail Ross
Beautiful. I guess you would call it "Hot Pink". I didn't realize peonies were so similar to roses. My mother's nickname as a child was Peony. I like that you've included the different stages of how the flower blooms. Great focus and detail. Well done.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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Beautiful. I guess you would call it "Hot Pink". I didn't realize peonies were so similar to roses. My mother's nickname as a child was Peony. I like that you've included the different stages of how the flower blooms. Great focus and detail. Well done.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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They are not all as full and lush as this one Gail. Lots of PEONIES are 'singles' or 'doubles'....this is a football one...lol What a great nickname that is btw. Do appreciate you checking out my post. Thanks so very much.
Deborah
Comment from rgregoire
Excellent composition! Great shot with the little bud seemingly waiting for "its" big moment in the sun as the full bloom one shows itself off with its brilliant color. The muted green background really frames the flower nicely . Great Job!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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Excellent composition! Great shot with the little bud seemingly waiting for "its" big moment in the sun as the full bloom one shows itself off with its brilliant color. The muted green background really frames the flower nicely . Great Job!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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LOl...yes..you picked up on that rg didn't you...the little guy just waiting for his big moment. That's a really nice review you wrote for my post and then even shared some extra sparkle w/ it too. Thank you so very much. I really do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from Imaginos
Those are really beautiful peonies. This is a great shot. I love the various shades of pink and the green of the stems. The green background is nicely complimentary.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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Those are really beautiful peonies. This is a great shot. I love the various shades of pink and the green of the stems. The green background is nicely complimentary.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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I put the PEONY beds all right up here by the house Imaginos just so I could see them even if I didn't happen to be outside. THAT'S how gorgeous I think they are so I could not agree more w/ your review! I do appreciate you having a look at my latest post. Thanks so very much.
Deborah
Comment from dalebraatz
a very pretty flower image to brighten up a gray week, like the details and textures and depth you have captured in the pink, a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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a very pretty flower image to brighten up a gray week, like the details and textures and depth you have captured in the pink, a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2017
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So pleased it brightened up your day Dale. I have seen soooo much snow this past week that I decided it was going to be a flower post or nothing...lol... Thank you so much for checking it out. Always appreciate seeing you at the end of a review.
Deborah