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trying to capture the world…my way

The Magnolia tree in our garden is full of pretty white and pink flowers at the moment, which look even better against the bright blue cloud-free sky. It certainly cheers me up looking at them, knowing Spring has well and truly arrived in England

Spring

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There’s been rumours over the last few weeks that Spring is just around the corner here in London, but I haven’t been so sure. Over the weekend, however, the weather’s been wonderful; warm and sunny. I think we can now confirm that Spring is officially here. I can’t wait for the trees and buds to burst in bloom

I hope it’s brightening up wherever you are too

Lilyturf hue

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These flowers are typically found in China, Japan and Korea and is also amusingly called Monkeygrass. They remind me of lavender plants but have buds instead of blooms

Thistle

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Soft blue

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This image isn’t as sharp as I would have liked but as a photo I do really like the soft focus on bright blue petals which are given definition and shape by the light

Orange roses

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orange roses
I thought I’d post a photo of these pretty orange and yellow roses to brighten up the day for people like me who have had to deal with the tube strikes in London today, and for anyone else who needs a bit of cheering up and the feel of a warm glow at this time of year

Green flower

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I find this flower really interesting as you don’t find many flowers that are green. I also really like that the petals on this flower are long and thin, almost like tentacles

Red flower

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I really like the sharp red flowers contrasting against the green and light filled blurry background

The best of 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by myeye1

2013 has been an exciting year for me with regards to photography; I finally managed to get myself a DSLR and was able to take some great photos with it at some amazing places. I have also been learning more about photography through a course as well as through all of you bloggers out there. Some of you have left helpful tips, while others have left kind and encouraging words, but I think most of all I feel that having seen photos that you have taken and published on your blogs you have really set the bar high, with beautiful, amazing shots of the world around you. I thank you all for your support on my blog and for helping me see the world in a different perspective.

I hope you all have a happy and successful 2014 and I leave you with some of my favourite photos from this year.

African periwinkle

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I really like this photo; a delicate, pretty pink flower against the dark green leaves and foliage. I think the contrast in the colours make it a striking photo and the sharp detail of the water drops also stand out. What do you think?