Macro Monday (Wednesday Edition)

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hope everybody had an enjoyable Christmas. A nice way to start off your after Christmas day!

Christmas cactus – the gift that keeps on giving! Chris

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flower dreams

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Another view of these wonderful blossoms from December 2017. This is one of my favorites.

Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

Christmas cactus in the studio…

One of our favorite blossoms – each flower is different from the next and differs from day to day. This beautiful cactus is in our indoor window garden and right on a cue, it’s putting on a show for Christmas.

Fujifilm FinePix S9900W – soft focus

Chris

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The View from our Garden Window

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A look through our garden window on this wet and cool North Florida day. Traditional autumn colors mixed with the pink of an Encore azalea and the wonderful colors of a poinsettia – oh, and our strange little “cactus” from somewhere in the galaxy (last pic).

Our tribute garden just outside of our dining room window. The cypress fence becomes alive with lichen and moss through the years – lots of sun and tropical rains provide the perfect environment. Papa Sol has been looking over the garden for nearly 20 years now – keeping it safe and providing a home for lizards.

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The Home Depot “cactus from outer space” that keeps changing into new and bizarre shapes almost daily. I don’t think it was meant to live this long.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Camera – Samsung Galaxy S8+

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Wordless Wednesday – 12.12.2018

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Have a beautiful day! – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – the colors of the garden

December 9, 2018December 9, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Our North Florida garden delights with its subtle hues and wonderful textures.

Suburban hunter with its kill.

A majestic bald cypress with its crown of rusty needles.

An art project left to fend for itself.

Cooper post cap weathers to a lovely patina.

The colors of our Florida autumn.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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open for business

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Christmas cactus in all its glory!

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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The power of Light

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The drama of the lighting and the beauty of the blossoms –

Christmas cactus blossoms

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Lighting is a mix of natural sunlight on a cloudy day and one studio light set at daylight (5600K) and located to the lower right of the flowers.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – It’s Christmas Cactus Time Again!

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Stages

Shadows

Not quite there yet – soon the sounds of popping blossoms will be heard!

Have a beautiful day! – Chris

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