Hi, I'm Andrea, and I'm interested in creatures and plants both wild and tamed, and people of all sorts. I only use a compact digital camera ,as I love being able to get it into a back pocket, and not have to cart heavy kit about. I carry a Panasonic Lumix TZ series, binoculars and a hand lens almost everywhere.Most of my outings are with the dogs so I only use point and shoot.
I am getting the hang of Photoshop, thanks to some very kind folk on RR!
I have a wildlife garden in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the UK, and spend a lot of time there . I retired from teaching art to teenagers a while ago.
I'm now getting some good results with my digi compacts; it took me a while to make the switch from my old film camera, an 1960 ish Pentax Spotmatic, but the mistakes are much cheaper!
I have 4 lodgers, 3 dogs and a parrot who, as at 2017, I have had 40 years.
I has so far had 19 dogs, mostly rescues.
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Comments (19)
pat40
brilliant.my late sister used to grow them as well .they are lovely
Faemike55
I can see why you love them, they are beautiful
jendellas
Perfection as always.
auntietk
I like them too. Such a wonderful texture! They never seem quite real to me. Lovely things, and a terrific shot!
jayfar
Really lovely Andrea and everlasting too !!
kgb224
Wonderful capture Andrea. God bless.
kaward
They do have a rigid perfection that you have to admire! Great shot too!
Hendesse
I love them too. A wonderful shot!
MrsRatbag
Oh, this is breathtaking! What perfection of form and colour...you did an incredible job on this capture!
Glendaw
Both are incredibly beautiful ! What gorgeous additions to your flower garden Andrea.
awjay
super color
danapommet
Both photos are exquisite and both zoom worthy!
wysiwig
Gorgeous! They seem to shine. Outstanding captures.
SunriseGirl
Oh how exciting to me...I remember these from my childhood. I must see if I can find some seeds here because I want some in my flower garden next year. I think it is too late for this year. My grandma used to let these dry and then use them in dried flower arrangements. Good memories.
Juliette.Gribnau
gorgeous !! flower as well as capture
helanker
OUW! It is so beautiful and the filter makes it look like a painting !!
CavalierLady
Beautiful capture! These were among my mother's favorite flowers as well.
Katraz
I remember growing these as a child then hanging them in the shed to dry.
irisinthespring
Beautiful flowers, nice captures!