Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
Sometimes the picture doesn't have to be perfect; it's the captured moment that counts. - me

Friday, 24 June 2011

Friday flowers

Or, Floral Friday.

First one will be a profusion of poppies, a plethora of poppies, .................

Ok, I'll stop with this nonsense. There is a word for this kind of thing; but it's not the one I have in my head at the moment.
Anyway, something new for me. This might last as regular feature; or might not. But for now, I give you,


Friday Flowers 









Ok, let me know if you prefer Friday Flowers, or Floral Friday.

Have a great day, and weekend.

38 comments:

Linda said...

Whatever you call it, Keith, it's gorgeous! Great job.

ADRIAN said...

Grand shots............it's got to be Floral Friday.

Lisa RedWillow said...

Wow.. So very beautiful.. I love your POV. Stunning.

grammie g said...

HI Keith...oh my goodness..I think I love you lol
These are just gorgeous...one of my very favorites the Poppy ..the colors are great !!
So did my love for flowers rub of on you, you old softy lol..and not even a bird in site!!
How about "Fridays Flora"!!
Hugs ♥ Grace

Horst in Edmonton said...

Awesome flower photos, love the Poppies.

Bob Bushell said...

I love these flowers. I prefer Friday Flowers, it is straight from the heart.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Linda. Glad you enjoyed them.

Thanks Adrian. First vote cast :-)

Lisa, thank you :-)

Grace, thanks lol
Yea, I must be getting soft. :-)

Horst, thank you :-)

Thanks Bob. :-)

texwisgirl said...

i'm with bob. straight shot Friday Flowers. :)

they're just absolutely stunning. your shots are gorgeous. can't wait until next Friday!

Gary said...

Great job, Keith. Photographing flowers is different than birds isn't it? Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) said...

Great shots of the poppies. Friday Flowers is a great idea! I think you should keep doing it. These are all beautiful and brightened my morning.

Elizabeth Grimes said...

That red practically glows! i love the idea of Friday Flowers. :)

Midmarsh John said...

Floral Friday sounds fine to me. Good idea to concentrate on various views of one species. Grand shots.

Joanna Durczok said...

First of all, I love poppies. And your shots are amazing! I would say Friday Flowers but it's really up to you :) Greetings.

Andrew said...

Lovely images Keith... I don't need a specific day to view beauty.

ShySongbird said...

Absolutely beautiful Keith, what a feast for the eye.

Floral Friday I think. Either way the photos are gorgeous!

Hope those tests went OK.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you texwisgirl :-)

Thanks Gary. At least the flowers don't move away when you get close lol

Thank you Gail, glad you enjoyed them.

Elizabeth, thank you. :-)

Thanks John. The one species idea sounds good :-)

Thank you Joanna.
Have a relaxing weekend :-)

Thanks Andrew

Thank you Jan.
A bit bruised after the blood test. Should have the results soon. :-)


I've had a quick count on the votes so far;
Friday flowers......................5
Floral Friday.........................3
Friday's flora.........................1

Pat said...

These are wonderful shots! I've enjoyed you bird photos and now it looks like I'll have to check for Friday Flowers!

Sondra said...

How about TGIFF--Thank Goodness Its Floral Friday!
LOVE those poppies, Flora is right behind Fauna in my Book of What is Great about being alive!!

chris said...

Magnificent set of pictures Keith... These are very beautiful red shots and I would prefere Floral Friday ;-)

Tricia said...

Friday Flowers OR
Friday's Flowers for me...
both slip easily off the tongue

and the Poppy Pics are amazing :D

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I vote for lasting feature. Wonderful poppies! Happy spring.

JoLynne Lyon said...

They're beautiful, and I'm happy to say they're blooming here too. Maybe we're finally catching up.

JoLynne Lyon said...

They're beautiful! I'm happy to say they are blooming here, too, so maybe we're finally catching up to the rest of the world.

veredit said...

so splendid images!! touching and very poetic!

wish you a nice Summer weekend,
isabella

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Pat; glad you enjoyed them

Thanks Sondra. :-)

Thank you Chris

Thanks Tricia

Thank you Sallie. I hope I can remember to do it next week lol

Thanks JoLynne

Isabella, thank you :-)

JM said...

So beautiful! My favourite shots are #3,4 and 5. They look like paintings.

Nancy @ A Rural Journal said...

Looks like you've found a new niche. Well done -- hope to see more. :)

Kelly said...

I hope this becomes a regular feature, Keith, because your florals are stunning. My fav is the third...and the first...maybe the second... :-)

holdingmoments said...

Thanks JM :-)

Thank you Nancy :-)

Thanks Kelly :-)

Dominic Gendron said...

Really nice and colorful images, love the use of wide framing ;)

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Dominic :-)

Andrea said...

Fabulous Friday Flowers!

Thanks for the pick-me-up. =D

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Andrea :-)

Arija said...

How very beautiful! Poppies always make me smile.

Mike B. @ slugyard.com said...

All I can hear in my head is the Wicked Witch saying "Poppies" over and over. Great photos!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Arija :)

Thank you Mike :)

Doreen said...

wow! that first shot is fantastic. I planted a poppy plant this year, hope it looks as good as your shots when it blooms. it is white with dark purple center.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Doreen.
Your poppy sounds lovely. You'll have to get some pictures when it blooms.