Friday, January 14, 2011

Into The Cosmos



With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable. ~Thomas Foxwell Buxton

Flowers, flowers every where
But not this time of the year!
Into my archives
I take a peek at gardens from yesteryear.

For more photos visit Macro Flowers Saturday and Today's Flowers. Also stop by and visit Freda's Quote It Saturday.

41 comments:

Ginny said...

O.K. I thought my pictures were pretty good when I posted these same color cosmos awhile back! Forget it, outdone again!! These are amazing, and of course the bee! I love it when you post things like I do and are better than me, I have learned so much from you, Judy!! Angles, for one thing. And I never took bees before I met you, but you taught me that, too, with only a few sentences! You and your photography so are exciting!!! I look at your posts not only with an eye for beauty, but with an eye to drink it in and learn.

Kay L. Davies said...

Gorgeous color, those cosmos, and the bee is just perfect. Congratulations!
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

maiaT said...

Beautiful macros of the flower and the little bee. I always associate these delicate flowers with butterflies, swinging in the wind.

timeless-beauty said...

gorgeous!! thanks for sharing. Nice capture with the bee!!

diane b said...

Clever ditty.
Friends are like flowers they brighten your day.

Madi and Mom said...

J and Miss Cindi Lou.....thank you for the lovely breath of spring...even if it is archived...MOL
Madi and Mom

Splendiferous Girls said...

These pictures are so pretty love how you got so close to the bee..

I am following you from Saturday blog hop..hop on over to my blog when you have time..

thank you, Sherry

http://splendiferousgirlsclub.blogspot.com

When I am Rich said...

Just the colour I needed on a rainy, grey January day!
Thank You!

Sandra said...

DOUBLE WOW on the header shot. really like that one, and that bee is really pretty. like the visit to the past gardens. spring is coming. say that a few times out loud

texwisgirl said...

Beautiful spots of color today! :)

lairama said...

How beautiful!
I love the colors and the light in the pictures. The little bee is perfect :)

DJan said...

I know I can always come over here for a little respite from winter's grey days. If you DO have pictures from this time of year, they uplift, just like these summer delights do. Thank you for the breath of fresh air.

LadyD said...

Great quote, excellent photos. Cosmos, one of my favorites!

***Icy BC said...

Gorgeous flowers to see on a snowy morning here, Judy!

fredamans said...

Wonderful quote and photos!! Thanks for participating!

Carolyn Ford said...

Your pink cosmos flowers are so pretty. They are among my favorites to grow around my house. The bee knows a pretty flower when it sees one! Nice captures, Judy!

Jewel said...

Thank you for visiting Jewel's Front Porch. You have some absolutely beautiful images here. Looking forward to more. Following as well.

Jewel

Tracy said...

Your photos make them look incredibly delicate and fragile...very lovely!

Bev Hankins said...

Always nice to see flowers in the middle of wintry weather! Beautiful picture and lovely quote.

Got my Quote It! up if you'd like to take a peek: http://quotemistress.blogspot.com/2011/01/quote-it-saturday_15.html

Jeanne said...

what inviting images to share with us, especially today since I left the house this morning when it was below zero.

Betsy from Tennessee said...

Hi Judy, I love seeing pretty flowers especially this time of year when we have NONE around here. Beautiful Cosmos...
Hugs,
Betsy

Lui said...

Great shot!

Pat Tillett said...

Beautiful colors (including the bee)... Really nice!

Honeygo Beasley said...

Great quote, lovely poem of yours and so nice to feel flowery in the bleak of winter. Thanks for the perks of pink!

Pat said...

Thanks for the breath of fresh air! So nice!

The Words Crafter said...

I felt the warm kiss of spring for a few moments, there. Thanks very much:)

AL said...

Hi Judy! How are you? I have missed you and all these pictures of yours! Hello Mr. Bee...nice to see you again!

Chris said...

I love Cosmos, these are fantastic shot especially the one with the bee. I wish they were in flower now.Happy new year.

Teresa Choplin @ tchoplin2009(at)gmail(dot)com said...

That is so beautiful.
I'm a new follower, found you the Sunday Blog Hop, please feel free sometime to stop by my blog, and link up to my Swimmin by Sunday Blog Hop to.
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Lindy MacDuff said...

How pretty and the colors are so brilliant! Love that last image with the bee. Thank you for giving us a taste of warmer weather. =)

Jama said...

They are so gorgeous!

eileeninmd said...

Cute poem and I love these Cosmos. Such a prety pink. Great photos.

Judy said...

Cosmos are so happy to pose, aren't they? Have you tried taking photos from the back of the blossom? I did it a couple of years ago, and now I sometimes forget to look at the front!!!
Your header is gorgeous!!

Grandma Nina said...

Oh how pretty - a glimpse and tease about Spring! Love that you captured the bee on the flower.

DoanLegacy said...

Gorgeous flower and color! The bee is a sweet treat to see..

yonca said...

I just mentioned in another blog that how much I have missed spring and flowers:)Beautiful shots, Judy!

The Japanese Redneck said...

Fantastic macros. The pink and yellow are so pretty together.

Deborah said...

WOW, beautiful!
xxoo
Deborah

Brad said...

Your pictures are the best! I love the shot of the flower with a bee on it, great work!
Brad Fallon

Carletta said...

Awesome shots and I love the title!

Catherine said...

These flowers are so pretty ~ spring seems so far away! :(
xo Catherine