This year I am taking part in a photo journal challenge set up by the lovely Sally Russick of Studio Sublime
who, in addition to creating beautiful jewellery is a talented
photographer. Each week Sally sends participants a word prompt and the
following Saturday we all post our photo interpretations on our blogs,
Flickr or Instagram.
Our task from Sally this week was to take in the beauty of flowers which in the UK in February is not as simple as you might think if you prefer them in their natural habitats as I do. At first glance there were no signs of any flowers in my garden and I just haven't had the chance to get out to anywhere else to find some this week. But it's a beautiful morning here and I ventured out into the garden with my first cuppa of the day and noticed one of my favourite flowers, the Lenten Rose (Hellebore Orientalis) hiding shyly behind another shrub.
Now, a beautiful morning it might be but the ground is covered it wet rotting leaves and, since the blooms of this little treasure hang down I was only going to get a picture by getting down with it. Not finding this totally appealing first thing in the morning I was pondering the situation when I noticed one bloom flat on the ground and on closer inspection saw the stem was broken - probably the victim of a game of cat and mouse. These are not flowers I would normally pick but this seemed somewhat fortuitous so here is my picture - not in situ as I would have preferred but still damp with dew...
I love this unassuming plant...it's not bold or showy but has it's own quiet beauty and a strength to withstand the harshest of conditions. Not bad attributes in my book.
Pop over to sally's blog to see what the other participants have been snapping this week.
Have a great weekend all.
Lesley
Our task from Sally this week was to take in the beauty of flowers which in the UK in February is not as simple as you might think if you prefer them in their natural habitats as I do. At first glance there were no signs of any flowers in my garden and I just haven't had the chance to get out to anywhere else to find some this week. But it's a beautiful morning here and I ventured out into the garden with my first cuppa of the day and noticed one of my favourite flowers, the Lenten Rose (Hellebore Orientalis) hiding shyly behind another shrub.
Now, a beautiful morning it might be but the ground is covered it wet rotting leaves and, since the blooms of this little treasure hang down I was only going to get a picture by getting down with it. Not finding this totally appealing first thing in the morning I was pondering the situation when I noticed one bloom flat on the ground and on closer inspection saw the stem was broken - probably the victim of a game of cat and mouse. These are not flowers I would normally pick but this seemed somewhat fortuitous so here is my picture - not in situ as I would have preferred but still damp with dew...
I love this unassuming plant...it's not bold or showy but has it's own quiet beauty and a strength to withstand the harshest of conditions. Not bad attributes in my book.
Pop over to sally's blog to see what the other participants have been snapping this week.
Have a great weekend all.
Lesley
Gorgeous photo, so beautifully composed and edited.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...
ReplyDeleteWonderful description of a British garden in not quite yet Spring. I felt I was there.( I was once--in Devon for a year.) And what a treasure you retrieved.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. Bit early here for the lenten roses to bloom but the winter camelias are at there glorious peak.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo and flower! I am amazed the flower is there in February. A hearty plant!
ReplyDeleteThat little bloom found you it seems to make sure it was enjoyed some. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletei just love hellebores - their flowers are so delicate and unassuming...
ReplyDeletethis is a really beautiful example :)
I love your story of how the flower was on the ground just waiting for you to come along and rescue it,, so it could have it picture taken.
ReplyDeletewhat a beauty! So lovingly photographed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower and shot! Hopefully you can put it in a bud vase and have it around a bit longer.
ReplyDeleteI'll only pick the fallen ones, too...but what luck for us! Nothing blooming here yet but the heather....
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you found this one on the ground. I love this shot, and the little frame!
ReplyDeleteFlowers are amazing 'beings' are they not? Each unique, special and beautiful. I think your photograph is stunning,...to say the least!! It's lovely to find things like this, isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!
ReplyDelete(no. 45 this week)
Beautiful photo, Lesley! We have gray, and clouds, and no flowers outside, but the bulbs are starting to come up. I remember being in England YEARS ago in April and being amazed at all the flowers!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pic Leslie. What a wonderful way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo and lovely post!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing what we find when we have to start looking for something! Your shot is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't even want to discuss our weather conditions...that flower is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely flower and wonderful photo! Although I love those flowers I forget to think of them as a photo opp, too. Mistake corrected by you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful bloom! And I love the way you shot it. How fortunate to be able to take advantage of a fallen beauty. (Better than crawling in the mud!)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bloom, and it is great that you were there to save it from it's muddy grave. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photography of that single bloom!
ReplyDeleteLesley, this is such a gorgeous photo! Beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, looking very fresh.
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