Flowers
Nature – 1
Flowers in any area I have found them. And in multiple conditions.
There is a certain beauty and attraction to a decaying flower.
Purple ConeflowerJuly 13/25 - Just starting to bloom today.
Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower.
Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower.
Variegated Korean StonecropJuly 11/25 - Sedum takesimense 'Atlantis', also known as Atlantis Stonecrop or Variegated Korean Stonecrop.
Ground Orchid July 10-25Bletilla striata, commonly known as the Chinese Ground Orchid.
Ground Orchid Pair - July 16-25Bletilla striata, commonly known as the Chinese Ground Orchid.
Ground Orchid Pair - July 16-25Bletilla striata, commonly known as the Chinese Ground Orchid.
Foxglove Beardtounge 1Penstemon digitalis, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue
Foxglove Beardtounge 2Penstemon digitalis, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue
Foxglove Beardtounge 3Penstemon digitalis, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue
Foxglove Beardtounge 4Penstemon digitalis, also known as Foxglove Beardtongue
Pink Parfait - June 30-25There were better part of 60 blooms on this peony this year. Most but not all have gone.
This is a 10 shot stack of one I cut off and put in a vase outside.
This is a 10 shot stack of one I cut off and put in a vase outside.
Parfait in Bowl B&WThis was a solid bud this morning when I cut it off of the plant and about 6 hours later has opened up. Sitting in a flower vase in the gazebo.
Rogue Sunflower June 2025This was not planted by our contractor Stefan, but just appeared. Counted today and there are about 17 heads forming on it.
It may get a trimming this week - we will see.
It may get a trimming this week - we will see.
Daylily - June 30-25Our Daylily plant by the front sidewalk is just about ready to start pushing out flowers. This is just as all the peony plants are finishing off.
White Lily - June 22-25Small lily in our front yard - about 8 or so inch high at this point. AND of course a deer came thru they yard at 5AM and ate it and most of the buds around it.
Glad I got a decent picture of it when I did.
Glad I got a decent picture of it when I did.
Balsam Root Bloom - April 2025April 23/25 - Balsam Root flowers in Coldstream BC.
Defeated by the elements - Spot ColourIncrediball was left standing for the winter. Various leaves were trying to hang on but didn't quite make it!
Surrendered to Winters GraspIncrediball was left standing for the winter. Various leaves were trying to hang on but didn't quite make it!
Curled to the coldIncrediball was left standing for the winter. Various leaves were trying to hang on but didn't quite make it!
Dramatic ClematisAugust 2024 - The Drama that is a Clematis seed head
Dragan FlowerApril 29, 2024 North Vancouver.
Failing Fall Bouquet - 2024Oct 29/24 - The very last of any flowers in the yard with bits of colour.
Been a great year and next year should be better with the new landscaping done.
Been a great year and next year should be better with the new landscaping done.
Failing Fall Bouquet 2 - 2024Oct 29/24 - The very last of any flowers in the yard with bits of colour.
Been a great year and next year should be better with the new landscaping done.
Been a great year and next year should be better with the new landscaping done.
Common ThreadsOct 29/24 - Clematis with spider silk.
One Last Gasp After The FrostOct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers. Did a final set of images before the fall cleanup begins.
Cold Sweat 1Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Cold Sweat 2Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Curled Against The ColdOct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Bouquet 1Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Bouquet 2Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Bouquet 3Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Bouquet 4Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Bouquet 5Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Bouquet 6Oct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Boquet 7Oct 20/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Boquet 8Oct 20/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Fall Boquet 9Oct 20/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Finished Off For The SeasonOct 19/24 - End of another year of flowers.
Cone Flower Fall ReposeSept 30/24 - Echinacea Purpura - Cone Flower - Fall is a time of contrast and change. Nature supplies a continuous pallet of subjects for me.
Silken ThreadSept 29/24 - Seed hanging by a spider silk, waiting for release.
Waiting for a breezeSept 29/24 - Seeds caught in spider webs waiting for release
End of the season DahliaThis Dahlia is in the other flower bed and seems to thrive. Not really any sign of bugs at this point.
A meal for winterWas checking out my Dahlia's as fall is here and thought this one would be interesting. After processing I see that the bugs are making a meal out of it. Laying eggs and chowing down.
Deep tone B&W DahliaSept 01/24 Decided to try out the B&W functions on my camera and this is a deep pink/red Dahlia in our yard. Some cropping and minor adjustments.
Deep tone Dahlia ColourSeptember 01/24 - Deep toned Dahlia - Colour version.
Climbing RoseClimbing Rose at our back fence - Aug 03/24
Parfait Peony Bush June 2024This was my Parfait Peony at the height of its glory in June. With luck it should come back better next year.
End of Day Peony (Colour)July 14/24 - My Peonies are done for the season. The last decaying bunch stayed for a portrait
End of Day Peony (B&W)July 14/24 - My Peonies are done for the season. The last decaying bunch stayed for a portrait - B&W version
Red Peony July 2023
1st DahliaDecided to give some Dahlia a try this year. Just after it started blooming
Large PeonyCloseup of the 7" Peony
Large Peony Measured
Peony Bunch 1Another view of the 7" Peony
Peony Bunch 2
Peony Bunch 3The Pink Peony beside the front walk is exploding this year. The bottom RH side is almost 7 inches across.
Parfait Peony in VaseSome of the Parfait Peony in a vase. They seem to last well inside.
End of Life Study 1Even nearing the end of the short bloom of the Pink Parfait Peony they have an inherent beauty. June 29/24
End of Life Study 2Even nearing the end of the short bloom of the Pink Parfait Peony they have an inherent beauty. June 29/24
End of Life Study 3Even nearing the end of the short bloom of the Pink Parfait Peony they have an inherent beauty. June 29/24
End of Life Study 4Even nearing the end of the short bloom of the Pink Parfait Peony they have an inherent beauty. June 29/24
Pink Parfait PeonyJune 23, 2024 - 42 buds on this set of 16 stems growing in the back flower bed.
Peony - June 2024Pink Parfait Peony in my back yard.
Black Parrot Tulip - April 2024Black Parrot Tulips at Park and Tilford - North Vancouver - There are many colours there, but only saw this one to capture.
Desicated Day Lily 2 - Jan 2024I saved some of the Day Lilies from this year in an open container and let them naturally dry. Captured with my D850 and LensBaby Composer lens.
Last of the Fall Flowers 2023November 07/23. Last bit of colour in the back yard for the year.
Ready for winterReady for an early winter - July 2023
HIgh Key HostaHigh Key Hosta - in our back flower bed. July 2023
Back bed July 2023Our back flower bed with Hosta and Incrediball doing well again. The Walking ferns are slowly taking over - they will have to be constrained this fall.
Kidds Climax DhaliaWas at Lisa's the other day and was able to catch a few of her flowers in bloom.
Phlox – Lisa BWas at Lisa's the other day and was able to catch a few of her flowers in bloom.
Yellow happines – Lisa B
Wide open Honey Bee kitchenDay Lily in my back flower bed July 16, 2023. Happened to just touch the bottom leaves with my tripod and they came off. But it still hung in there strong for a couple of days.
Honey Bee DinerCloseup of the stamen of the Day Lily in my back yard. July 16, 2023
Muted coloursThe purple Lily in our back flowerbed has finally come up and bloomed.
June 2023
June 2023
White ColumbineA 'slightly creative take on the white Columbine in our back flower bed.
June 2023
June 2023
Lazerri Jan 16 2022Jan 16/22
Alaska White Lazerri Poinsettia. Some further cleaning up of the edges. I am happy with this one I think.
Alaska White Lazerri Poinsettia. Some further cleaning up of the edges. I am happy with this one I think.
Alaska White Lazerri Poinsettia Jan 2022Jan 07/22
Alaska White Lazerri Poinsettia. It did not fare well over Christmas but made a good candidate for a stacked image.
103 images processed in Lightroom/ Photoshop. D850 - 105mm F2.8 Nikor macro lens - 1/13 sec at f4.5 - Overhead LED room lighting.
Alaska White Lazerri Poinsettia. It did not fare well over Christmas but made a good candidate for a stacked image.
103 images processed in Lightroom/ Photoshop. D850 - 105mm F2.8 Nikor macro lens - 1/13 sec at f4.5 - Overhead LED room lighting.
Lily Family portraitJuly 2021 - Lily family on the rocks. Waiting for a hand up not a hand out.
Daylily bone bowlJuly 2021 - Bowlful of Daylily Bones
Daylily bonesJuly 2021 - Daylily Bones 2
Daylily bones 2July 2021 - Daylily Bones Version 2
Lilys outstanding in rocksJuly 2021 - Lilies outstanding in rocks - waiting for their ship to come in.
Purple ClematisPurple Clematis - July 2021
Bishop Park Shore Pink flowerAt Bishop Park - Coldstream BC - June 2021.
No idea what this vibrant flower is, but it was near the shore line with others in a small flower bed.
No idea what this vibrant flower is, but it was near the shore line with others in a small flower bed.
Purple IrisPurple Iris - June 2021
Golden IrisGolden Iris - Polson Park June 03 2021