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Friday, January 14, 2011

FF-- Practicing For GGW Photo Contest..

Don't have that much going on in the gardens this week...did a greenhouse update last Friday so today I'm showing Macro In A Mason Jar photography that I have been practicing for the monthly photo contest over at http://www.gardeninggonewild.com/?p=15262 .. for FF at http://tootsietime.blogspot.com/ I placed a Daisy that I received in my birthday bouquet on some Asparagus Fern foliage in the bottom of a mason jar. Placed the jar on three sheets of different colored paper..you are supposed to place your camera on the opening of the jar and take the photo.
A couple of African Daisy blooms from the greenhouse and Asparagus Fern on blue paper.
I cut two types of African Daisy blooms placed them in the bottom of the jar and placed the jar in the middle of some Liriope Grass.
Placed in the middle of some Purple Pansies.
Placed in some birdseed.
Then I placed the jar on top of a table lamp.
Dried Rooster Spur Peppers in the jar, jar on top of the table lamp.

I believe this is harder than I thought it would be. Each photo I take and look at I say to myself, "Self, you should have done this or that or what about this or that...." I'm having fun though and that's what really matters. Now drop by Tootsie's (link above) and see if anyone has anything blooming during this artic blast. Then if you are interested go over to GGW and check out the contest.

*Oh, you are supposed to link back to your blog post in your comment that shows the photo you are entering with a link to GGW, also a direct link to just the photo, how do I do that?*

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Today I am Thankful it's supposed to reach the low 50's today, if only for a few hours!

104 comments:

Amy said...

You are having way too much fun! Tell self you did a beautiful job. :)

Fishtail Cottage said...

pretty photo's of your flowers.....thanks for sharing! spring fever is here! xoox

Dani said...

NICE!

Floridagirl said...

Oh, wow, those are amazing shots! Love all the shimmering reflections. My faves are the shots of the osteospermums #3-6. To do a direct link, click on your photo, then highlight the address in the URL once the photo opens, copy and paste. (I think that's what you were asking.)

Alison said...

All wonderful photos! Well done!

Patsy said...

I like them all and they are so diffident.

Ruth Hiebert said...

I like this unique way of taking flower pictures.I must remember it for summer when I too will have some flowers to play with.Have fun.
Blessings,Ruth

Lois said...

I think you did a wonderful job Darla! All of the pictures are beautiful.

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

What a cool technique. I like them.

Tootsie said...

girl...these photos ROCK!!! I love them! as for the requests for helpful posts from the greenhouse...you got it babe...stay tuned...this coming month when my seed orders arrive...I will be dirty, and very helpful!!! hugs...and thanks for linking in today!

Twisted Fencepost said...

Looks like you've got it nailed. Beautiful pictures. Never thought about that technique. I'll have to try it out, too!!

Char's Gardening said...

Your photos turned out great. I don't even think I have a favorite, I like them all.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

They are all great, Darla, especially for GGW.... I especially love the one on top of a table lamp... NEAT...

We did get out today to get some groceries and run some errands. The main roads were good and the back roads were fair.. It was nice to get out though.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy

Anonymous said...

Hi Darla Dear, These are all really great shots especially the first one with the asparagus fern. I bet you'll win.

Dorothy said...

Very interesting shots, Darla! I love to experiment like that. It's nice you are having a good time with it. All the shots are pretty!

A Garden of Threads said...

What a fabulous idea, all the photos look beautiful. Love the daisies on the blue paper. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

Rusty in Miami said...

Great pictures, you are an excellent photographer

Dar said...

These photos are amazing...gotta give this a go. I love the corn, peppers but my fav is when you set the daisies on top of the table lamp...very, VERY cool.
On looking back, I see your greenhouse is already getting full of fun. Every state in the U.S. has had snow this year already except FL. I will pray it stays that way for you. You have so much happening in your gardens already. It's a pleasure strolling here.
BlessYourHeart

Gail said...

Darla, What a fun project. I love the peppers they are glowing. gail

Shady Gardener said...

What a Great Idea!! I'm going to try this, too. (I won't enter the contest... but I'm sure you'll have fun and do well!)

George said...

I like the results of your experimentations. It's wonderful to see any blossoms this time of the year.

Deb said...

Darla I love your photos...you did a great job.....

Teresa said...

I love the one on the light. really nice. you might win! Good luck

Karen said...

Amazing, beautiful photos! That is something I'd love to try just as soon as I get me some fresh flowers. Thank you for the inspiration!

Bren Haas said...

Happy Fertilize Friday... can't wait to see all the excitement at that photography contest. I had no idea that was going on and I'm a big fan of Mary Anns blog!


Thank you for always being so supportive in the blogging world to me!

imac said...

They all look good to be Darla, cant make my mind up which I like best,lol

Val said...

Oh they are all beautiful! I think I love the first one the best. I need to check this out because I need all the help I can get taking pics!!!

Darla said...

I'm sure I'll keep practicing and post the one I'm entering soon. I do hope you all join in the fun! Thanks for the comments!

Toni - Signature Gardens said...

The flower on the lamp are the coolest!!! I've been wracking my brain to come up with a creative way to do the GGW photo contest. Very clever! Good job!!

Corner Gardener Sue said...

I love them all! The two with the lights may be my favorites.

sweetbay said...

Nice pictures! My favorites are the 4th and 6th -- if I were you I'd blow them up and frame them.

One said...

Even these photos turned out to be very good.

Kathy said...

Your practice photos are great!

Jenn said...

I love the African Daisies with the blue paper. Stunning!

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