Beginnings...

Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 1 May 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Sometimes there are no perfect words, only thoughtful silences that whisper softly of caring.

Isn't that just lovely? My Mom put it on my b-day card (yes, it's tomorrow). I think she loves me after all!

The image for today is of the tiniest blossom I've ever seen on a tree. No concrete idea of what the tree type is... I think it's what we call a silver leaf bush. But not certain..

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I appreciate all visits and comments and thank you always... ;-)

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Comments (21)

Art Monkey from Salt Spring Island, Canada

wow - there are so many things that we do not notice because they are so small - love the droplets!!!!!

1 May 2007 6:26am

@Art Monkey: Hi Art!! Thanks... it's kind-of a repeat tomorrow but a little different.. which would mean ... it's different but of the same thing !! LLOL ;-D

Sidonie from Sydney, Australia

How do you do it! iIt's exquisite! Happy Birthday Amy for tomorrow and many happy returns.

1 May 2007 7:12am

@Sidonie: Hi Sidonie!! Are you having a better day today with Am3? Hope so 'cuz I don't want to lose you... so enjoy your shots and comments. Tomorrow's shot is similar to today's and also an admittance of my age.. ;-D

kaveh from TEHRAN, Iran

this shot is so beautiful!!
Best regards for you and happy birthday.

1 May 2007 10:30am

@kaveh: Thanks a lot kaveh!! ;-D ... and tomorrow I tell my age.. eeeek

Robert from Oshawa, Canada

Happy birthday, Amy, and many more. This shot is so cool. It's another of your great macros.

1 May 2007 10:39am

@Robert: Thanks Robert! I just loooove this macro stuff.

Jen from Jessup, United States

Absolutely love it...the color, the droplets and blurred background all work perfectly together!!!
Your a May baby too LOL!!! My birthday is this month too!!!
What a lovely sentiment from your mom!!
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY AMY!!!

1 May 2007 10:57am

@Jen: Jen, my girl!! So appreciate the sentiment... are you a Taurus as well then or is your birthday after the cusp? Thanks and I hope you like tomorrow's post too as it's another angle of this blossom... and I disclose my age... eeeeek! ;-D

Srinivas Koduri from Wheeling, United States

Happy B'day Amy, lovely shot and loved the magentas.

1 May 2007 12:46pm

@Srinivas Koduri: Thanks so much Srinivas!!

Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Well done! Very unusual flower too. I've never noticed anything like that.

1 May 2007 2:25pm

@Roberta: Thanks Roberta!!! Yeah, as I was meandering through the bush at the creek a little bit of pink caught my eye... and this was what was there.

daisies from edmonton, Canada

beautiful !!! happy birthday :)

1 May 2007 3:23pm

@daisies: Thanks daisies!!

Jen from Jessup, United States

Absolutley a Taurus!!! Told ya we were soul sisters!!! : )
Revealing your age...mmmmm??? can't wait! I've been 29 for a long time, think I'll stay there a bit longer ; )
Hope I like tomorrow's shot? duh I love all your shots silly girl!!!

1 May 2007 4:32pm

@Jen: LOL ... you are too great! But I knew there was a reason I liked you!! And remember.. there's a reason I call my site cute but stupid... ;-D

Inès from Belgium

Love the droplets, and the color ! nice macro !

1 May 2007 5:01pm

@Inès: Hello Ines!! Thanks so much... it just blows me away what can be seen with the macro lens!!

Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Many happy returns of the day dear. :) A very happy birthday to you. Yes the words there are just wonderful, and the picture is equally stunning. Very nice closeup, i am NOT jealous nor tempted yet. LOL ;-)

1 May 2007 5:56pm

Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Hellooooo who is 29 here ?? ;-) hahaha... i just got one year younger this January, and next year would probably GROW one more year younger. My clock is kinda reverse or anti-clockwise. ;-) So, i have another 34 years to go hahaha... Does that give any clue Amy and Jen ?? :)

I guess i shall take Jen's way, and rather stay at one number for few years... LOL Lots more shots to take after i get my new D80 next month. ;-)

1 May 2007 6:02pm

@Rahul: Wow Rahul, you're getting a D80!! Right on!! You're going to absolutely positively LOVE it!! You'll see tomorrow my number... I'm not shy. Thanks always Rahul... I so enjoy sparring with you ;-D

10cré from Paris, France

very nice this macro ! :-D

1 May 2007 6:29pm

@10cré: Thanks so much 10cre!!

Alexandra from Veszprem, Hungary

Happy Birthday! I think it is just lovely. =)

1 May 2007 10:30pm

@Alexandra: Thanks so much. ;-)

bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom

hey cuteness--another ace from the Queen of the macros--I rename this tree Amy's blossom--happy b/day for tomorrow kid--if you post an image of a flower for each year- how the ******will they fit on the page--hee hee (I can get away with that one because I've got a feeling I'm way past your tender years)--can't wait to find out--billy

1 May 2007 11:41pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!! If I were to post one for every year... they'd be very very very teeny tiny.. but now you've given me one hell of an idea!! You are the bright spot day to my day billy... now don't let that go to your head, I'm thinking you have the ladies trailing behind you!! Thanks for renaming the tree and I'll notify the botanical society tout suite. ;-D

Madhavi from Worcester, United States

Very good use of DOF. Very well composed and executed. And many happy returns of the day!
Madhavi

2 May 2007 12:25am

@Madhavi: Hi Madhavi. I appreciate your sentiments for my special day... and really appreciate your comments for the shot. Thanks!!

Bronnie from New Zealand

Happy birthday! btw mine's not far away either - but not a taurus!!

2 May 2007 4:38am

Bronnie from New Zealand

OOoops, meant to also add that this shot is a real stunner - love that pink!

2 May 2007 4:39am

@Bronnie: Hey Bronnie!! Thank you thank you thank you. One of the girls at my office thought it looked like an alien... she didn't like it.. ;-( But I am so in love with this lens and can't wait for the flowers to start popping out. ;-D