Saturday, June 8, 2013

Fairy Frocks

 
Double Aquilegia (Columbine)
(These little blooms are about an inch in diameter)
 
My favourite flower in the garden.
Beep (my granddaughter) and I,
 think they would make marvellous dresses for fairies!
 
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56 comments:

  1. RogerJune 8, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Brilliant photography! Amazing colour and detail. I am in awe, wow!

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  2. Rambling WoodsJune 8, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    They are perfect for that...

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  3. Red Nomad OZJune 8, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Here I was thinking they already WERE fairies - in disguise!!

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  4. Linda W.June 8, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Such a delicate pink color. Very nice!

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  5. Elephant's ChildJune 8, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Aquilegias - also known as Columbines or Grannies Bonnets here are one of my favourite flowers too.

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  6. ValerieJune 8, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Just gorgeous captures, Karen - thanks for sharing.

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  7. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaJune 8, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Karen :) Beautiful pinks! The flowers are amazing up close.
    Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  8. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJune 8, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Beautiful details - they really are from a fairy tale! xo

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  9. JannibeleJune 8, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous akeleie. Fantastic close up!

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  10. Luna MirandaJune 8, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    gorgeous shade of pink. marvelous macro shots.

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  11. LeaJune 8, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Very pretty!
    I agree with you and your grandaughter.
    Have a wonderful week-end!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  12. AndyJune 8, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Great job in capturing the flower in full bloom. Keep on clicking.

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  13. DeniseinVAJune 8, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    I think you and your granddaughter are correct, they would make lovely dresses for fairies :) Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing with Today's Flowers.

    Denise
    Today’s Flowers
    An English Girl Rambles

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  14. EG CameraGirlJune 8, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Love the colour of this columbine!

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  15. eileeninmdJune 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful flower, I love the pretty pink! Have a happy weekend!

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  16. TexWisGirlJune 8, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    they're beautiful. i've never seen columbine in person, but i see it all over blogland and i love it!

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  17. Sylvia KJune 8, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I agree!! Perfect fairy dresses they are! Such a lovely flower, beautiful color and gorgeous captures for the day! My blog problems have finally defeated me and I'm giving up, but I will continue to visit and comment! Hope you have a great weekend, Karen!

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  18. RajeshJune 8, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Very pretty pink flowers.

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 8, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Yes they would! Beautiful delicate pink fairy princess gowns!

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  20. My Cozy CornerJune 8, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful! ThankS for visiting My Cozy Corner. I love your blog.
    Betty

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  21. BirgittaJune 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Gorgeous flower! Great close-up!

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  22. KarenJune 8, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Such a pretty pink colour for aquilegias, definitely a great dress for fairies.

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  23. EllieJune 8, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Oh I totally agree with the fairy dresses - beautiful flowers and really lovely pictures. :))

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  24. DianneJune 8, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Exquisite fairy dresses in softest prettiest pink ..... isn't it lovely to have a grand-daughter who with an imagination.

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  25. LauraJune 8, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Magnificent Karen, I've never seen this blossom before... so glad you will be sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)

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  26. Les...June 8, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Lovely Macros!

    You capture not only every fine detail, but also the infinite possibilities!

    Beautifully done *VBS*

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  27. SandyCarlsonJune 9, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Columbine is another word for magic.

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  28. SquirrelQueenJune 9, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Beautiful blooms. Any fairy would be thrilled to wear one of these as a gown.

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  29. IndraniJune 9, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    What a name! It is beautiful!

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  30. AnonymousJune 9, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Wow - how utterly gorgeous!

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  31. NancyJune 9, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Lovely color!

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  32. DimpleJune 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    I love columbine, also. These are beautiful!

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  33. lina@womens perspectivesJune 9, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Gorgeous!
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  34. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJune 9, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Gorgeous little fairy frocks!

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  35. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Pretty little blossoms!

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  36. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 9, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    A favourite in my cottage gardens. I like the double pink.
    Judith

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  37. Gemma WisemanJune 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Incredible detail of this magnificent little flower! So very lovely!

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  38. ClaudiaJune 10, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful! It's hard to believe their only an inch in diameter. Great job!

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  39. A wondering starJune 10, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Great photos and very beautiful Aquilegia.
    Jorunn Norway

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  40. LeoviJune 10, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    These flowers are pure fantasy, beautiful photos!

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  41. WayneJune 10, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    The like like spokes on a pink wheel.

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  42. Crafty GardenerJune 10, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Fabulous macro shot ... and yes, they would make wonderful fairy dresses.
    Thanks for stopping by. I've added you to my Canada Blog hop

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  43. Herdign CatsJune 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful pictures. They would make fabulous fairy frocks!

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  44. Gail DixonJune 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Whoa, these are so beautiful! I can so see these as fairy dresses. The deep pink is so pretty. What a fun observation.

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  45. Icy BCJune 10, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    They are gorgeous, and the color is so divine!

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  46. RedPatJune 10, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    There are fairies in there for sure!

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  47. Kim, USAJune 10, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Wow this is gorgeous!

    Kim,USA

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  48. sunshineJune 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Beautiful photos and flowers.

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  49. SofiaJune 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Amazingly unique flower!
    Beautiful shot, karen

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  50. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    beautiful, I have not seen them.

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  51. Tins roserJune 11, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Wonderful, beautiful...
    and fantastic photo!

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  52. Charlene N. K.June 12, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    What a pink beauty and amazing macro shots!

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  53. NatureFootstepJune 13, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    a very detailed macro. Love the images.

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  54. That SomeoneJune 14, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Earthbound angels.

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  55. MeJune 15, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    These are terrific. What excellent macro shots of such a beautiful flower, love the pink colour. Beeps favourite you know.

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  56. lorikJune 16, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Magical! The pink of the petals looks almost edible - delicious:) Great shots! Thanks for your visit:)

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