Monday, January 23, 2012

Ready For Tulips


After this weekend's roller coaster weather I'm so ready for tulips... I almost bought some last Thursday, when I saw buckets full of tulips in every colour you can think of at a local Farmers' Market. Today, I can't even remember why I didn't buy some, maybe the blue sky that day was enough to make me happy.

I brought my Christmas Rose in from my balcony for a little photo shooting and yes, that made me happy, too! Aren't those buds just beautiful? I'm so fascinated about how those blossoms fold out, change and develop.

Have a wonderful start into a colourful week - see you over at Lisa's to take a look at all those gorgeous submissions for this week's Creative Exchange.
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32 comments:

  1. hootnonnyJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Your Christmas rose make me happy too!

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  2. Kimberly JuneJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Such beautiful colors.

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  3. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    wonderful flower! i´m no. 100 ♥

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  4. AngieJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Rosie, they are beautiful. Yes. :) I always find myself fascinated with the way flowers unfold themselves too -very mysterious, and never within your sight - they are private in that way. Ha hah! I have just bought some buttercups - can't wait for them to transform behind my back so that I can shoot them with my camera. :)

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  5. The Artful DivaJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Your flowers are so pretty. I have a Christmas cactus blooming outside my front door. My question is "how do it know" (to bloom at Christmas every year)!

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  6. JustineJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I love that white and green, so spring like and really makes you happy.

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  7. hannahJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    That's not just any Christmas Rose: that is a beautiful variety.
    I've just been looking out for mine in the garden, and they look pretty miserable compared to last year.
    You must have looked after them very well indeed on your balcony.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful macro!

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  9. AnnaJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Rosie,
    You certainly cultivated a bit of beauty here! Flowers and blue sky, sounds like a super combo to me:) I like your space/cropping arrangement here - different and creative.
    Thanks for your comment. Sounds like you have a number of arty ventures going.

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  10. Evelyn S.January 23, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Fabulous Christmas Rose image! I love the POV here, Rosie.

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  11. Lisa GordonJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen a Christmas Rose before Rosie, but this sure is beautiful! I love the way you composed this, and the yellow is so cheerful!

    Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful day!

    lisa. xo

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  12. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    I love Christmas Rose , it is fantastic flower. Mine is suffering because here is n enough light for it but I hope it will survive until the spring comes that I can put it in to the soil outside.

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  13. leanne can blogJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Such a pretty shot.

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  14. MargaretJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    The greens and yellow here are so pleasant to see in dull January! And such soft white petals. I wonder what setting you had this on?

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  15. Sherri B.January 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    What a beautiful capture...and how envious I am that you have a local farmer's market that sells tulips in every color! That sounds wonderful...you're very lucky! Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing.

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  16. ginaJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I've never seen a Christmas rose before either -- how lovely! Does it always bloom in Dec/Jan? The color and focus make for a beautiful shot.

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  17. JeanneJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Rosie, this Christmas rose is just lovely! Thanks for sharing this

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  18. NancyJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    So delicate. I've heard of Lenten Rose, but not Christmas Rose. I'll have to do more investigation. Thanks for the lesson, Rosie! ;

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  19. MinoruJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful Chrismas rose! I am looking forward to seeing tulips in full bloom.

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  20. Simon January 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Next time you see tulips...buy them!! You deserve them.
    Love the focus right on the center here. Beatiful....hope it carries you another step closer to spring.

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  21. DebbieJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    i am ready too!!

    all my bulbs are popping out of the ground, confused with all the warm weather we have been having!!

    beautiful flower, there is just something about white with a splash of yellow!!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Rosie, how beautiful. I've never seen a Christmas rose either. Your capture of it is just lovely. And, that yellow has definitely cast some sunshine into a grey day here. Thanks!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    What a gorgeous shot. So fresh. I love it....

    Hugs, Linda

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  24. Gardening in a SandboxJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Just perfect. V

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  25. Gail DixonJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Rosie, your Christmas rose is delightful! Love the bright white petals contrasted with the lime green and yellow center. Hope you get your tulips soon. Be sure and share them here!!

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  26. DeannaJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I bought tulips last week and have photographed them every day since. We all crave colors and sunshine... Your little Christmas Rose is beautiful. What a bright spot in your world.

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  27. EllieJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful tulips - love the light and whiteness of them. Lovely pictures

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  28. Tatjana ParkachevaJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Beautiful photo.

    Regards and best wishes

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful!

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  30. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful photo of your CHristmas Rose, love the centre.

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  31. MaureenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    What a lovely shot, I agree, I'm so ready for tulips and a bit more sunshine.

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  32. Chrissy LewisJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    This is a really beautiful and clean capture Rosie!

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