The summer flowers are now coming into their own after the first rush of colour from the early Spring plants. I decided to take a walk around with my camera and, remembering the problems I've had photographing flowers in bright sunshine, I purposely chose an overcast day. I think the result was an overall better rendering of the contrast and especially the colours.
I've posted quite a few more pics this time.
So come with me on a short tour of my back garden.
(That sounds very pompous, it's not as if it's a country estate!)
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I'm doing more container gardening these days. This is our patio. |
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The view from the patio looking down the garden.
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Fuchsias, a favourite of mine.
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"Apricot Shades" Begonia. Another favourite.
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At the bottom of our garden, more containers. |
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Dahlia, first I've grown.
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A few more Fuchsias.
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We have lots of Buddleias to attract Butterflies, this is a dwarf version which we have two of.
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Standard Salix tree with potted Begonias. I throw a few begonias into pots to move around and fill spaces. |
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Single flower from our "Rose of Sharon" shrub which is flowering profusely.
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"Apricot Shades" Begonias in a basket.
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Finally, back to the patio where Suzi is hinting that it might be time for lunch.
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Olympus EM1 Mk2 + 12-100 Pro lens.