Monday, July 26, 2010

A Drop of Blue

It was hot here on Sunday (101 F/38C) and we are expecting more of the same today. I know many of you are having similar temps so looking at something cool seemed like a good idea. Blue is a cool color and water always looks cool so here they are in the same photo.

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41 comments:

HOOTIN' ANNI said...

It takes my breath away...appropriate title to be sure....why, just look at the water droplet and see more blues. Awesome!!!!

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Lindy MacDuff said...

That is absolutely stunning, but also capturing the stems and flowers within the water droplet! Beautiful!

pip said...

the reflections in the water droplet are fabulous :)

Rune Kvisla said...

Excellent, I like the effect of the drop :-)

Catherine said...

Wonderful photo ~ reflections in rain/water drops are always so beautiful aren't they? Lovely!

Have a wonderful Monday!
xo Catherine

diane said...

That is a "cool" photo. Wow 38*C that's hot! Hope you have air-conditioning .

Icy BC said...

Wow..the water drop is stunning with the reflection of blue flowers..Beautiful, Judy!

Madi and Mom said...

Oh my stars J I had NO idea it ever reached 100 in WA. I'm so sorry I promise Madi and I did not send it to you.

What a beautiful photo of the raindrop and the reflection it it.
Blue is definitely a cooling color. Lovely.

We hit 102 real temp yesterday I have no idea what the heat index was....I'll need a coat today as it will only be 95. LOL
Hugs Madi and Mom

Sandra said...

this is so beautiful it makes me want to cry with joy. the little rain drop is a perfect mirror. I can see the other flowers reflected in it. what lens do you use for these close ups. this is fantastic and my all time favorite of your photos. you done good

DJan said...

You are so talented, Judy, and I do think it is cooling to look at that picture. Yesterday we got near 80 degrees and it felt really hot. But over 100? Yikes!

Pam said...

You should enter this wonderful photo in a contest, Judy. It is both beautiful and unique, it's a real winner!

maiaT said...

Wonderful macro Judy, I especially appreciate the reflection int the raindrop.
Nice work!

Lynn said...

Incredible photo.

fredamans said...

That is an amazing photograph!! Stay in the AC and keep cool!

mrsnesbitt said...

Truly wonderful! Really cheered me up!
D

Rose said...

This is a wonderful capture...and it is cooling just to look at.

michael said...

That's quite a photo with the drop of water acting like a lens.

Argentum Vulgaris said...

What an awesome photo.

AV

Carolyn Ford said...

This IS something special! Wow! The size and reflection of that water droplet is amazing...I am sure you caught it a split second before it fell. It's beautiful!

Layla Morgan Wilde said...

Wow! We can use some of that cool here in N.Y. This is my first Macro Monday. Any advice?

The Japanese Redneck said...

Fantastic macro! That flower is gorgeous.

The Frog Queen said...

Lovely photo!!!

Cheers!

amatterofhowyouseeit.com said...

Beautiful reflection in the raindrop. Well done!

Ginny said...

Oh, my! I'm literally swooning! Do you mind If I copy this and put it in my kitchen somewhere? My kitchen is blue, but you can't even find store bought photos this pretty.

Yankee Girl said...

Oh! So pretty!

This picture actually just made me thirsty....

Betsy from Tennessee said...

That blue is gorgeous. But ---I don't feel any COOLER today... Wanna try again????? ha ha

Thanks Judy..
Hugs,
Betsy

Manang Kim said...

Wow this is an awesome shot!! ^_^

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Maaike said...

what a great reflectations
so pretty

AL said...

Yeah I know how you feel, been there and sometimes I don't want to do any movement 'cos one move and sweat will drip! I like the blue flower I can see the reflection on the neighboring flowers around. Nice Judy.

The Words Crafter said...

Blue is such a soothing color...and this is a gorgeous flower! I could lose myself in this photo...

Pat said...

Now THAT is an awesome shot! Love it!

Judy Sheldon-Walker said...

You have such a talent with that camera! They are gorgeous (the drops and flower)!

I'm still researching, but someone at Triond kindly gave me the answer and a spot to look up flowers. I found another one and immediately thought of you. They sell photos for up to $99. (dollars not cents!!) and your photos are premium!

My flower seems to be a daisy or Philadelphia fleabane.

Lauren said...

Great photo!
New follower from fmbt!!!

xoxoxo
Lauren
www.twentysomethinghousewife.com

DawnTreader said...

Wow for that reflection in the droplet!

Libertine said...

This is probably the best photo I've seen! That droplet and reflection in it... just... WOW!!!

Splendid Little Stars said...

What an awesome photo!

Lesa said...

ditto ditto! This has left me speechless which is unusual for me!
You really should enter it in a contest-- I bet the Watery Wednesday photo meme folks would love to see it too.

Chantel said...

Stunning...truely!

MARGARET GOSDEN 2 said...

Reflections in a droplet - amazing!

Self Sagacity said...

Fabulous how you've captured the reflection in the water drop. Gorgeous blue.

Muhammad khabbab said...

One of the best images i have ever seen. And i am envious as well. Outstanding.