While at the grocery store today, I spotted some Protea flowers and I just had to pick them up. I haven't seen a Protea since I left Hawaii 13 years ago. There are many different types of protea flowers - these are Red Pincushion Protea. The Protea flower originated in South Africa. Ancestors of the …
Day 81 – Experimenting with Orchids
Today I decided to do some experimenting in Photoshop and NIK software using one of my orchids as the subject. I took several different photos using different exposures, a couple of different lenses, a shallow depth of field, and various white balance settings. The background was a muted yellow and the walls in the room …
Day 79 – In My Own Back Yard
I wanted so badly to find some signs that spring might actually arrive here this year. After a white-out snowfall yesterday, temperatures in the teens to 30's today, and a forecast of more snow tonight, I began to think that spring might pass us by this year. So, tonight I went into my back yard …
Day 78 – Begonias
One of the many things I am learning while doing this blog is the names of different flowers. While at dinner with friends yesterday I saw this beautiful plant. It had delicate white flowers with a beautiful pink around the edges. I asked her what it was and was told it is a Begonia. Of …
Day 76 – Orchids
I am a sucker for orchids. I love the simple elegance of them. Until last year, I had never tried growing them. As I've stated previously, I do not have a green thumb. Just about every plant I've ever owned has died. I either over water it or under water it. Or the cats eat …
Through My Lens 