Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Flower Games




I got a new lens last weekend. A 50mm 1.4. It is now my most favourite lens, and I think the flowers liked it too. I wandered funky neighbourhoods with old colourful houses, and saw many interesting things, but it was the flowers that charmed me this day.

They seemed a bit reckless as they were trying to escape their confining yards. Reaching over fences, sneaking out between the openings, stretching out their limbs as though they were challenging each other to a contest to see who could reach out to the sidewalk the farthest.

A flower riot. That is what it was. Quiet but colourful chaos.
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14 comments:

  1. ChrisJune 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I LOVE looking at your photos!!! They are breathtakingly beautiful. I also love your post. Thanks for sharing. It's always a pleasure and a treat to drop by Jaime.

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  2. Elizabeth HaltJune 23, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    You redecorated! I love it. I think that's the lens I have - it's a 50mm anyway. It is also my favorite - I almost never use anything else.

    These flowers are all beautiful, but I am so intrigued by the last one.

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  3. CatherineJune 23, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I'm so glad you are enjoying your new lens! I knew you would ~ it is one of my favourites too!

    Have fun Jaime!
    xo Catherine

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  4. bethJune 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    that's my kind of chaos.....

    and oh, i'm loving that lens !

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  5. AmyJune 25, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful! I especially love those periwinkle flowers in the middle--such a soothing color.

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  6. d smith kaich jonesJune 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Oh yeah - those are some flowers with mischief on their minds! Summer has them all stirred up! Love these little charmers.

    xoxo
    Debi

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  7. MarcieJune 27, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    You've said it so perfectly. Quiet. Beautiful. Chaos. Gorgeous images. Enjoy your new lens!

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  8. AnonymousJune 27, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Your photos are beautiful Jaime. I enjoyed your link to The Four. What a talented bunch you are! How wonderful that you captured aspects the old house in your previous post. Unfortunately there seems to be "no soul" in most of the modern housing estates.

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  9. christinaJune 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    " a flower riot" i just love the thought of that. : )
    xo

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  10. Relyn LawsonJune 28, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Flower riot! Your words always make me happy. So do your comments. Well, I guess those are your words, too, aren't they? I just love you, Jaime. I do.

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  11. Vicki's Bit-o-earthJune 30, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Those yellow ones are like little suns all by themselves~ xxVicki

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  12. Relyn LawsonJuly 3, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I just realized that I missed wishing you a Happy Canada Day. Hope it was wonderful!

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  13. Dixie@dcreliefJuly 9, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    I love the way your photos reach out and make their own way. :)

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  14. Tennis Lessons MelbourneJuly 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    This lens is good with figure shooting as well..try some day love your blog and your photos

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