Queen of the Garden

Pink Apricot Serenade

The daylilies in our garden have given us a magnificent show all summer. Although most of them have finished blooming, we are lucky that the most majestic of them all is still strutting her stuff.

She is called Pink Apricot Serenade, and she holds court in the far upper corner of our garden where she can be seen and enjoyed up close and from afar.

This majestic beauty may have been the most glorious all season. Wider than my hand span (about 7 inches) and bursting with life, she summoned me to shoot what would have been many rolls of film, and I’m so thankful that digital photography gives me that freedom! The early evening light was magical, and shooting toward the west gave me a lovely background.

Processed in Photoshop with a touch of Oil Paint from Snap Art 4 and 2 textures (Caspian and Brushed Rose) from Flypaper Textures, using Adobe Paper Textures.

8 Comments

  1. Carolyn

    Glorious . . . . a piece of nature that you captured and turned into what would be a fleeting memory into a forever art piece.

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    • Anita

      Oh, you are so kind, Carolyn! Thank you so much!

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  2. Kristi

    This is wonderful, Anita! Congrats on your new website!

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    • Anita

      Thank you so much, Kristi! I’m so glad you stopped by!

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  3. Melinda

    Fabulous, Anita! Beautiful image and beautiful website- congratulations!

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    • Anita

      Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment, Melinda!

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  4. Ann Davis

    Anita,
    What a beautiful flower and a great story. Congratulations on your relaunch. I am excited for you Your flowers are amazing.

    Ann??

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    • Anita

      Thank you so much for your kind comments, Ann! It was a labor of love!

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