Category Archives: gardening
Nursery finds
Mr. Pearl and I went to a new nursery yesterday, thinking it would be just like the original, only farther away. Sadly, it was a fraction of the size and they didn’t even have landscaping sand, which we came for. But … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, gardening, photography
Tagged bumblebee, orange, red-and-white mandevilla
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More fun with texture
In case you’re worrying that I’m going to do nothing but textures, have no fear. I’m just playing around with my new toy, Photoshop Elements 8. I’m pretty much a purist and not sure how I feel about altering a … Continue reading
Wacky textures
More experimenting with textures, especially unusual ones. I never know what I’m going to get when I add textures to my photos, but that’s half the fun. One thing I’ve learned: when selecting a texture, try the wackiest-looking one you … Continue reading
Posted in art, flowers, photography, Uncategorized
Tagged azaleas, Flickr, post-processing, PSE8, textures
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Audiovisual treats
I’m listening to classical music–Rachmaninoff to be exact–with my dog at my feet, looking at beautiful photos on Flickr. Heaven! Here are some faves…. by Dorothée via Flickr by Flipped Out via Flickr by Giovanni88ant via Flickr Edward Dullard via … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, music, photography
Tagged cat, flip flops, passion flower, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Rachmaninoff
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Fun with texture
I think I’m finally getting the hang of this texture thing. It can get addictive downloading free textures, but I need to stop or I’ll get so overwhelmed I won’t do anything. The possibilities are literally endless if you have … Continue reading
Making friends & textures
Hello there! Hope everyone had a very nice and safe Memorial Day weekend. We were quite busy with parties and such, but had a great weekend overall. I think the best part was making a new friend. Have you ever … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, photography
Tagged friends, Kim Klassen textures, macro, rhododendron
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Apologies and peonies
I must apologize for the lackluster header and fonts on this blog. I’m very new to WordPress and haven’t quite figured everything out yet. I followed the directions for the font kit, but have no clue as to how to … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, gardening, photography
Tagged flower bud, paeonia, peony, pink flowers, White Flower Farm
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More peonies
Oh, what I’d give to own some of these peonies! At least I have the photos now. Here’s a little trio, showing the different stages of bloom. The color is something else, hmmm? I call this one “lit from within” … Continue reading
Peony fields
Yesterday, Mr. Prose and I went to a nearby state park and I took photos of the many peonies growing there. Peonies, you ask? I know, a bit unusual for a state park. Evidently, a wealthy man who was also an avid gardener established … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, gardening, photography
Tagged field, paeonia, peony, photography, pink flowers, red flowers, state park, weeds
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Doesn’t get any better….
Wow, one of those glorious spring days on the East Coast! Seventy-five degrees, bright blue sky, low humidity with a slight breeze. We certainly deserve this after a brutal winter. I have all the windows open and can hear the … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 