Reviews from

.....SCILLA hispanica

aka- 'Siberian Squill' in my Gardens

28 total reviews 
Comment from dalebraatz


These are a vrey pretty blue color. Like the details and depth and textures, glad you have a race to see you comes up first, I post a picture of a flower that I can't idea, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    Thank you so much Dale. Did check out your yellow flower this morning. A wildflower commonly referred to as 'Yellow Goatsbeard'

    Deborah
reply by dalebraatz on 05-Jun-2018
    Your welcome, and thank you for the ID.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2018
    sure thing Dale
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a delightful shot of the flowers! You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!


 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    Thank you so much Seshadri. Do appreciate the lovely review here. 'delightful' is THE perfect word to use to describe these little guys btw.

    Deborah
Comment from Linda Wetzel


The bell shape of this flower is so pleasing. One can almost imagine the faeries making them ring. The blue colors are vibrant and I am sure create a light very pathway in your garden.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    LOVE that Linda!! "...the fairies make them ring" b/c I know happy little garden fairies abound in my gardens. How could they not, right?? Right! Anyway, thank you for the absolutely delightful review.

    Deborah
Comment from alaskapat


Wonderful initial impression: the blue really catches the viewers eye! Well photographed with good focus, the image is clear to view, wonderful blue tones in these bell shaped flowers, they come forward from background and show the details and tonal variations very well.i would love to have these in my front yard , right up next to the house! It's always such a treat to see blue flowers! Well presented and a pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    The least represented color in my gardens Pat so I really appreciate each and every blue blossom one I grow. Thank you for the lovely review. Appreciate that as well.

    Deborah
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful flower that has the kind of deep trumpet shape that is attractive to hummingbirds. I have been looking for new flowers that would appeal to my hummers. They seem to like several varieties of salvia as well as pentstemon, gartenmeister fuchsia, and agastache. In any event these are very nice looking and well presented.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    These guys blossom in my gardens it seems just ahead of the Hummingbirds coming back MM. But you're right, they would find the shape very attractive. I know they adore the SALVIA that comes later in the season. Still harvesting Asparagus or is it done for the season now??

    Deborah
Comment from shoregrass


Ah, Spring has officially arrive and being rung in by these charming bells! Superb natural color, Deb, and excellent detail too. Composed as always as if we were walking by them with you. I am excited to see what is next. Ed,

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 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    What a perfect thing to say Ed. THANK YOU! b/c that is exactly what I try to do.....always want to have you (the reviewer) feel as if you're strolling through my gardens w/ me. Definitely appreciate the review and THAT comment. Thank you again.

    Deborah
reply by shoregrass on 05-Jun-2018
    Very welcome. Yes, I enjoy the strolls!
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    Oh good Ed. AZALEAS coming next....the colors are absolutely stunning this year. So stroll tomorrow?? Raining like crazy today.
Comment from karen zima


This is a really gorgeous photo to view. The blue color pops off the page. They are nicely arranged in an artistic way. The focus is sharp and you can see the many tones and details of the flowers. The notes attached are an informative read. Nice work!!!

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 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    Thank you so much Karen. Do appreciate the wonderful review and always happy to hear you've enjoyed my notes.

    Deborah
Comment from Stringbean


These are stunning and so is your capture of these Siberian Squil. The multi-shades of blue and contrast add to the beauty of your photography. Beautiful capture of natural light and sharp focus revealing incredible details on these gorgeous blue flowers. Your choice of aperture giving you sharp focus on your subject and blurred background complimenting your overall work. I enjoy reading about your garden and your artist notes. Outstanding work and Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    You always sort of wonder what the first review of a new piece will be like .....well I do Mary Lynn and your review of my new post definitely made me smile. Thank you so much....especially for your most generous rating. I always love that you enjoy my notes too ML so thank you so very much for all of it. You're a peach!!

    Deborah