Saturday, June 1, 2013

Scavenger Hunt

This week for Scavenger Hunt all five prompts are photographer's choice. So, I'm picking five photos that I've taken this week. We've been busy redoing our flowerbeds so all photos are of the homegrown variety. Click on the first photo and enjoy the slideshow!

ONE
A Straw Plant

TWO
A Peony

THREE
A frog on the lily pad in our pond.
 The lily that bloomed just a few days later.
 
FOUR 
 The bloom from a tulip poplar tree. I have two of these trees in my yard.
 
 FIVE
 The basket of mums hubby surprised me with for Mother's Day.
A macro shot I took yesterday.
 
Linking to Scavenger Hunt and Macro Monday.

31 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

love that cool straw plant! the frog gave me a big smile. :) lovely set!

Red said...

Well, that's quite story with your photos.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Gorgeous photos. I love them all. Those mums are beautiful. Did you plant them outside?

Peonies are so pretty... Don't know why I've never had any...

That first photo is exceptional. The lighting is perfect.

Hugs,
Betsy

Nicki said...

These are gorgeous - I forgot how much I love Peonies. Love Straw Plants too.

EG CameraGirl said...

I bet tour gardens are beautiful! The flowers you photographed sure are!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Great set- I liked the frog and the straw plant is new to me.

Tamar SB said...

Great set - love all the gorgeous flowers - the toad on the lily pad is great!

Stephanie said...

Such a beautiful set of photos this week. The frog shot is awesome.

Laura said...

FROG!!! Awesome shot!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous flowers! I really love the orange!

trulymegs said...

Beautiful photos!

Linda said...

Beautiful set of photos. The frog made me smile.

Ida said...

Wonderful set. The straw flower is gorgeous. I bought my mom a pink one this year.
Loved the darling little frog and the lily was quite beautiful.
So many pretty flowers. We have Tulip Trees here in WW but mostly the pink variety. I've only seen one the color of yours once in town but don't remember where. They are so pretty but messy when the blooms drop.

Anonymous said...

Your flower captures are awesome, Carletta. Thank You for sharing the beauty you get to experience everyday.

Robyn
theranchwifechronicles.com

don said...

A fine set of gorgeous blossom shots. Excellent photography!

Karen said...

Beautiful blooms, and a cute frog!

Simon said...

I feel like I visited your garden. My fave is the peony shot. I'm hoping mine will arrive soon. They are one of my faves. Have a great week.

Rainey said...

Beautiful shots! I love the froggy.

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Beautiful set! I love the straw flower and the peony. My peonies should be blooming soon.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

The flowers are all beautiful, especially the water lily at the perfect moment.

And that frog on the lily pad is absolutely priceless...I just love it.

Deanna said...

A pond, peonies, a tulip tree...wow you must have a gorgeous yard. Happy Gardening!!

Karen said...

Great set of photos, the top one beats them all though.

Unknown said...

Wonderful flowers. The frog is so cute.

Laura said...

so beautiful... I Heart Macro is still open until 8 tonight EST if you still want to join;-)

Gail Dixon said...

I have only seen the petals of the tulip poplar after they've fallen to the ground. How pretty! Adore the little frog on the lily pad and the straw flower is so vibrant. Great set of images!

Anonymous said...

One after another the beauty you captured in your photos is amazing Carletta.

Meghan said...

That frog looks so happy in his own little pool.

kayerj said...

oh--I loved them all. :)

Linda said...

Gorgeous flowers! And that little frog is adorable.

Anonymous said...

loved your show and tell of all.

Thank you for sharing.

Rose said...

Beautiful photos, Carletta!