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IN THE FIELD: Hydrangea
The Hydrangeas have been blooming in the area for a few weeks and have been putting on a grand show. It appears they have received just the right amount of rainfall and sunshine.
The best part photographing this shrub is its locale as I didn’t have to travel very far. It is growing right outside our kitchen window. It has been a pleasure to watch the flowers mature and change from off-white to pale pink, and then to blue and lavender.
The difficult part of photographing this shrub was trying to choose which group of blossoms to focus on.
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David Heilman 
Purty! And I’ve found the same issue…what part to focus on.
It was tough to choose considering the bush is probably six feet around…that’s a lot of blossoms to pick from LOL! This is me…oh look at this one…and this one…or this one…
Purple beauty…………
Sure is! Thanks for stopping by Mona!!!
Great photo of a beautiful plant!
Thanks Montucky, the blooms have lasted three weeks so far…even with the heat wave!
Wonderful image David, I have yard full myself and I do like it when I can just walk out my backyard and shoot sometimes !!
It certainly is convenient when subject matter is right outside in our own yards! I have found a wealth of things to photograph.
I soo understand that trouble, I’d have the same. there are just too many beautiful blossoms on one shrub to decide… but luckily you made it, and it looks great 😉
It’s a pretty nice trouble to have as it isn’t always the case when we are out and about! Thanks Eva!
Perfect! I just love this colour and all its subtle tones.
Thanks Jo, this group of blossoms was changing nicely. There were other further along and were more blue, and there were some that hadn’t started turning yet…so many to choose from!!!!!!
David, I have found this flower difficult to compose and to capture the nuances of hues but think that you have done a fine job.
Thank you Jane, I shot this group on the shaded side of the bush so I wouldn’t have to deal with the bright sunlight. I probably even underexposed it 1/3 of a stop to richen the color but I don’t remember. It’s an age thing LOL.
Well I think you made a great choice of focus!! Lovely color, and you just can’t beat finding something that close to home! 🙂
Thanks Steve, you really can’t beat those kinds of travel expenses LOL. I’m hoping to get to the farmers market tomorrow for some more fresh produce shots…it’s literally a four minute walk from the house!
Lovely! Such a beautiful color! I love these little bouquets.
It’s funny how many years ago I didn’t care for these plants much and I’m not exactly sure why. Maybe it was because I saw them in everyone’s front yard. Who knows…but I really do like them now. At our previous home we had seven Limelight Hydrangeas. I love the color transformations over the seasons. I think we will be planting some more in the spring next year at the new place….and maybe some of these blue and pink ones too!
I never thought this flower could be this beautiful 😀
This year has been exceptional…the whites, pinks, lavenders, and blues have really put on a great show! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
I could look a this photo ALL DAY!
This bush still has some good blooms left. I can’t believe how long the color has lasted!
Such a lovely plant and colour! I took a few pics of this plant today with my new camera 🙂
You did? You got a new camera? What kind? You have always taken such great photos…I can only imagine what’s coming up next!!!
They are such a beautiful flower. I wish I could say that I had a hard decision choosing blossoms. I think I have a total of four blooms on three plants this year.
Aww that’s a shame. It sure has been a tough summer for you guys up there. It’s more like autumn down here too!