....Check Mate!
FRITILLARIA meleagris23 total reviews
Comment from SCHATZLING
What an exquisite flower. I just fell in love with it....staring at it for....OMG 11 minutes....I cannot afford to look that long especially since my computer time is so limited. BUT seriously I really love this flower. You did an excellent job capturing it...the checkerboard pattern on a flower....I have never even heard of such a thing let alone seen one. I would love to get some seeds and plant some in my garden. Any ideas where I could get such a thing (hint hint nudge nudge wink wink)? You did an excellent job with this photograph. I am surprised it did not make it to photo of the month contest....but your other one did which I voted for by the way....and funny thing is...this time it did look more orangy than red.
But I still love this one. Everything about this photo is top notch. THIS IS A WINNER of something in my book (chuckle chuckle). Thanks for sharing. PS I always admire your writing too....telling all there is to tell with your artist's notes. Very informative. I have been learning a lot from you throughout the months of your flowering photography. I thank you for that.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2017
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What an exquisite flower. I just fell in love with it....staring at it for....OMG 11 minutes....I cannot afford to look that long especially since my computer time is so limited. BUT seriously I really love this flower. You did an excellent job capturing it...the checkerboard pattern on a flower....I have never even heard of such a thing let alone seen one. I would love to get some seeds and plant some in my garden. Any ideas where I could get such a thing (hint hint nudge nudge wink wink)? You did an excellent job with this photograph. I am surprised it did not make it to photo of the month contest....but your other one did which I voted for by the way....and funny thing is...this time it did look more orangy than red.
But I still love this one. Everything about this photo is top notch. THIS IS A WINNER of something in my book (chuckle chuckle). Thanks for sharing. PS I always admire your writing too....telling all there is to tell with your artist's notes. Very informative. I have been learning a lot from you throughout the months of your flowering photography. I thank you for that.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2017
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First Katharina- thank you so much for voting for my 'Spring Symphony' You're a PEACH! lol....I suppose I should check on it and see how it's doing.
Second- no seeds here Toots....so sorry. This one is a tiny little bulb. Isn't it the coolest little flower ever though?? I just adore these little guys. Now, you could order some of these on-line or through one of those flower-catalog places. I can try to find where I ordered them from. I know I have it in my notes for this flower.
Third-thank you so much for your comments re: my notes. I have a copious amounts of notes re: all my flowers. I can always find some interesting little tid-bit to share on whatever one I post.....perhaps I get carried away sometimes lol....but oh well...and
Finally- You give the best reviews. Please feel free to review any of my pieces- whenever you like! and a huge thank you for sharing a gold star w/ this one. You are a doll for that and I do really appreciate it.
Deborah
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I appreciate EVERYTHING you have written back to me....a bulb...but of course. If you do find the place you ordered them, please do share with me.
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Will check my notes and pm you later on today....
Comment from Sandyshots
Such a pretty flower. Love the color and detail in the petals. I will have to plant some myself. Good framing. The soft back is a nice touch. I like the lighting . Thanks for sharing this .
reply by the author on 25-May-2017
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Such a pretty flower. Love the color and detail in the petals. I will have to plant some myself. Good framing. The soft back is a nice touch. I like the lighting . Thanks for sharing this .
Comment Written 25-May-2017
reply by the author on 25-May-2017
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...and thank you Sandy for giving it such a lovely review. I do appreciate it. Oh and easy to grow...you SHOULD try it!
Deborah
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I plan on it, your very welcome
Comment from catmal
wow this is a beauty i knew the latin name of course lol thanks for the info it helps educate us bad gardeners..the way it hangs the colours and patterns and the great shot the clarity is awesome one of your best debbie i like when you go to the garden,,keep shooting
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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wow this is a beauty i knew the latin name of course lol thanks for the info it helps educate us bad gardeners..the way it hangs the colours and patterns and the great shot the clarity is awesome one of your best debbie i like when you go to the garden,,keep shooting
Comment Written 24-May-2017
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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lol...knew the Botanical name eh catmal?? I'm afraid this one is quite a mouthful isn't it! I know I say this a lot but this IS one of my favorites...definitely one of my most unusual. That's a really wonderful review you gave my little flowers....w/ a gold star too. Thank you so much catmal....I do really appreciate it...and spent some time out in the gardens today btw!!
Deborah
Comment from Joek1973
I have never seen checkered lillies before, those are crazy beautiful! So is the photograph. Great crop and exposure capturing the details in the checkered flowers. I like the green natural background behind the color. Awesome work.
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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I have never seen checkered lillies before, those are crazy beautiful! So is the photograph. Great crop and exposure capturing the details in the checkered flowers. I like the green natural background behind the color. Awesome work.
Comment Written 24-May-2017
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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The more unusual they are the happier I am to include them in my gardens Joe and these little guys are definitely one of the most unusual flowers I grow. Thank you so much for checking them out and especially for the wonderful review you've given them. Do really appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from ciaobella
Very pretty flowers with an unusual pattern on them. They go well against the dark green background. They are centered well in the photo.
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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Very pretty flowers with an unusual pattern on them. They go well against the dark green background. They are centered well in the photo.
Comment Written 24-May-2017
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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Do appreciate you having a look at my new piece Cia and thanks so much for the lovely review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the magnificent looking flowers. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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This is a beautiful shot of the magnificent looking flowers. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 24-May-2017
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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Thank you so much Seshadri. Always appreciate having you review on of my pieces.
Deborah
Comment from MKFlood
interesting title. cool capture though. the angle of the shot of the colorful flowers is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. great eye and great job overall
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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interesting title. cool capture though. the angle of the shot of the colorful flowers is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. great eye and great job overall
Comment Written 24-May-2017
reply by the author on 24-May-2017
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There's a faint checkerboard pattern on these flowers MK....that's why I titled it that way. Do appreciate you checking (lol...get it???) them out and thank you for the fine review you've given them.
Deborah
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Oh you comedian..lol
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ahahaha....why thank you MK...I try...
Comment from supergold
bell is very obvious; much less checkerboard or snake head;
a wonderful close up deborah with fantastic sharp details of the pattern on the petals;
excellent techs all around;
reply by the author on 23-May-2017
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bell is very obvious; much less checkerboard or snake head;
a wonderful close up deborah with fantastic sharp details of the pattern on the petals;
excellent techs all around;
Comment Written 23-May-2017
reply by the author on 23-May-2017
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aww...you're a doll sg....read all the notes. Thank you....I always hope they're not too much. I remember being surprised when I first read that lepers were forced to carry bells....tough days back then huh...but I agree- the bell is pretty obvious.
I always look forward to your thoughts on my flower images but have to say you outdid me w/ that monster flower I reviewed a little while ago!! lol So thank you for having a look at this one and a bigger thank you for the gold star! I do really appreciate it sg.
Deborah
Comment from iPhone7
Well, so much for your guarantee to only post crappy photos. I Knew I couldn't trust you! This is another really great scene Deb. I love the way you worked this one. The sharpening really did the trick. The background totally sets the flowers to the forefront. Fantastic colors. Great job buddy (I still don't trust you ; )
Steve
reply by the author on 23-May-2017
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Well, so much for your guarantee to only post crappy photos. I Knew I couldn't trust you! This is another really great scene Deb. I love the way you worked this one. The sharpening really did the trick. The background totally sets the flowers to the forefront. Fantastic colors. Great job buddy (I still don't trust you ; )
Steve
Comment Written 23-May-2017
reply by the author on 23-May-2017
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ahahaha...thought of you when I posted this one Steve. It was very frustrating b/c of the noise I kept getting w/ the upload but after spending so much time sitting on the ground w/ these little guys.... never mind the fact that Comanche totally wiped them out in her mad dash to shoo the Turkeys away lol....I decided to post it anyway. If the sun stays out for a few days I have some perennial GERANIUMS that might get a new name ('Steve's Flower') later this week!!! Stay tuned buddy!!!
Deborah
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Well if Comanche sits on them then I think "Steve's Flower" would be most appropriate : )
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lol...if Comanche does in anymore of my flowers I will brain the little girl!! One more summer and I figure she'll be old enough to show them a little respect.
Comment from suffolkbrian
Eye catching shot of this flower,don,t normanally like flowers shots,but this is such a great photo just had to view it,the greenery behind adds a good contrast in this,well taken photo this..brian
reply by the author on 23-May-2017
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Eye catching shot of this flower,don,t normanally like flowers shots,but this is such a great photo just had to view it,the greenery behind adds a good contrast in this,well taken photo this..brian
Comment Written 23-May-2017
reply by the author on 23-May-2017
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I remember you telling me exactly the same thing some time ago Brian. Then, as now, I was doubly flattered that you checked out my post (it was also a flower..lol). So seriously I thank you for sharing a gold star w/ my little guys here and hope I'll be able to tempt you to have a look at another one sometime soon.
Deborah
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your welcome