Deep Purple ... by blondeblurr
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An English rock-band from the 70's ... not much to do with this post, except sharing the same name!
I was walking past this old gentleman's residence and his garden - on my way to the South Coast Radiology building (for a 'free' bone density scan) our Government reckons it would be a cheaper option to have the pensioners doing this, than fixing broken hips etc. ...
where was I? - ah yes,
When I spotted this velvety Petunia with the white star in the centre - simply gorgeous, I asked him, if I could take a pic, I just had to have it in the can!
Actually this is one flower which you don't see a lot of, for us here in the Subtropics! (bloody freezing - I am over Winter!)
Cheers
Brigitte
(have been really busy, the last 2 weeks - and now I am back and don't need to feel guilty anymore, having neglected all of you ;)
Comments (33)
blinkings
Very pretty. I'm no expert on flowers, but my mum has these!
clbsmiley
This is gorgeous!! :) I saw Deep Purple once.
durleybeachbum
I do love this composition, Brigitte! Petunias aren't keen on the rain so I don't suppose they did too well here this year. I have been engrossed by the rowing...
jayfar
Beautiful image BB. We are in the middle of summer but the temp has hardly risen above 20 this year!
auntietk
How fun to see a rare one in your neck of the woods! They're common as dirt here, but always a favorite. Beautiful image!
Celart
Great POV, and DOF. Lovely scene composition. Bravo
bobrgallegos
A very beautiful capture!!
wysiwig
Splendid capture. A beautiful royal purple with ermine accents. Very pleased to see you, your majesty.
VDH
Nice flower and shot!
aksirp
how wonderful colors, love petunias plant them every year:)
Glendaw
What a pretty petunia. They come in all sorts of colors and are very common here. Awesome macro shot of this purple beauty.
jif3d
Great band, kool flower ! Dig the velvet-like textures rich, dark and deep hues, very spiffy find and capture ! ~Cheers~
Faemike55
Love the band very beautiful flower
Wolfmanw
Gorgeous capture and colors
Jean_C
Fantastic capture, this petunia is a beauty!
photosynthesis
Deep purple - aptly named as the color is very rich. And I really like the velvety texture (on flower & leaf) as well - feels like I could reach out & touch it...
BessieB
Beautiful
West_coaster07
This is so beautiful!!! Great capture!
qrud
Attractive colors, good picture.
Sea_Dog
Awesome is an overused work, but I can't think of any other that describes this shot. Your composition is great and the detail stunning. Well done.
flavia49
fabulous capture
Isabelle711
This is such a beautiful image. :)))) I agree with you on not enjoying winter any longer. :)))) I am ready to move more southward here. :)))) I would rather wear shorts and t-shirts all year round. :))))) Most sweet and excellent capture. :)))) Welcome back. :)))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
npauling
This is a stunning capture of this very vibrant petunia. I love the velvety look of the petals and its lovely clarity. That is a great idea to get the scans done as they can pick up other things as well. We are seeing the first signs of spring here now too so it will be great to farewell winter.
netot
Lovely petuina. I love color and textures! Excellent capture Brigitte!
ia-du-lin
beautiful flower, great colors, looks like velvet
JuliSonne
Deep Purple kommen nächstes Jahr nach Wacken...yeah Diese Blume erinnert mich an ein Windrad...nur viel, viel schöner!!
sandra46
TERRIFIC WORK!
Fidelity2
Superb! 5+! Thanks.
1358
have, in the dim... dark past, rocked out to Deep Purple.... now, not so much but still get the symbolism... and winter... winter you say.... here in the tundra, going through one of the hottest summer in years, it got up to 42 Celsius on the weekend.... (yes I'm bragging because in a few month, it will be my winter where the temp drops to minus 42 Celsius on a regular basis, while you and Jeff are chillin' by the pool...)
dochtersions
Are you still in winter, and then such a stunning flower blooming, how can that be, dear! But you made a fantastic photo out of this Petunia. For a short moment, I doubt if this could be a Clematis. Really splendid colors are on 1t. Your POV really is great, Brigitte, and I guess your eyes, they must be totally better now, regarding this beauty here, in any case, I hope so!!! (Do you have the result of that bone density scan? (for a couple of month I had this too). But I don't use the medicine for this, despite of the fact I have osteoporoses; too many side-effects. Which medicine is there for the people in your country which results are positive , by the way?)