Macro Flowers Saturday - Buds

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Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks so much, Ruthi.
July 31, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Maia T said…
Lovely shots, so much detail on the first macro.
I like your new header photo too!
Have a great weekend!
July 31, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Ruth said…
I love the sight of buds, very promising! Your is beautifully framed!
July 31, 2010 at 12:18 PM
JJ said…
The mix of coral and fuschia pinks in that first photo are delicious.
Would make the perfect skirt for a little fairy,
Dream on JJ !
July 31, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Diane AZ said…
Lovely compositions and the pink and green color schemes look so fresh and summery!
July 31, 2010 at 1:39 PM
DeniseinVA said…
How very beautiful, delightful photographs.
July 31, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Ann said…
Beautiful shots Joanne. That first one is just fabulous.
July 31, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Judy said…
I was caught by your header! The veins in the petals are so prominent! But I also like the colours in the first photo of the buds!!
July 31, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Self Sagacity said…
Your macro are so clear. Wonderful to see such beginnings.
July 31, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
bfarr, thank you.

Maia, I loved that shot as well. Thanks. The header is nice but I don't know the flower :) I forgot to take a name.

Ruth, I do as well, thank you.

JJ, thank you and what a great idea.

Diane, thanks so much.

Thank you, Denise.

Ann, thanks alot. I enjoyed Duke's party :)

Judy, yes that was a super macro shot. I never really know exactly how they will come out. Thank you.

Self, Thanks so much, very much appreciated.
July 31, 2010 at 7:46 PM
AVCr8teur said…
I like how you took them at odd angles. The 2nd photo looks like a star.
July 31, 2010 at 8:44 PM
rainfield61 said…
That's a little odd bud.
July 31, 2010 at 10:02 PM
VanillaSeven said…
Awesome macros Jo! What lens you used to shoot this?

Please let me know what do you think of my new blog theme :)

Thank you!
July 31, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Unknown said…
i like that you used a black background in the first photo, it made the flower more interesting, love the composition too.
August 1, 2010 at 1:39 AM
MrsMartinez | xoxoMrsMartinez.com said…
Your pictures are getting better each time I visit your site Jo!
I love the first picture
xoxo
MrsM
August 1, 2010 at 4:10 AM
betchai said…
beautiful macro as always Jo, the first one is especially stunning, pink against black.
August 1, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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