29 Replies to “Garden Party”

    1. Thank you so much for the nomination I appreciate it. But because I like to keep the look of the blog simple I don’t do the “process” for awards. Thanks again, best – Seedbud

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      1. Vanessa Lee Thomas – United Kingdom – floral photographer, wife, s-a-h Mom, genetic counselling supporter, martial arts fan, nature lover, writer, marketing enthusiast and freelance journalist
        Vanessa Lee Thomas says:

        That’s all in order. It’s not about the ‘process’ but just letting you know that your blog is appreciated. Have a great day.

  2. Debra Yearwood – Ottawa – Experienced communications and public relations executive who manages challenges with an eye on outcomes and a sense of humour. Learn more about how I think at http://commstorm.com/ Learn more about my experience at ca.linkedin.com/in/debrayearwood/
    Debra Yearwood says:

    Love this image, it really does make you think of fairies.

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  3. words4jp – Updated 11.29.22: The bare bones bottom line of who I am is this: I am almost 58 years old, a mom who has two sons - one 27, the other almost 25. Who am I really? I am still contemplating.....always contemplating...........
    words4jp says:

    Cute. Looks like a mushroom.

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  4. Mona – india – Hi.... I am Mona Sharma from The Great India.I am a Photographer. Photography is my hobby, passion and Life. I love nature. I love all things created by God. But I Love Flowers most. They attract me to capture them in my cam, their colors, beauty and texture mesmerizing me.
    Mona says:

    Beautiful Mushroom looks like a flower…….

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  6. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    Yes…it does look like that.

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  7. RMW – Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA – I am an explorer and creative person. I've had many jobs, careers and interests... everything in life and the universe fascinates me. Born in Brighton, England, I've lived my entire adult life in Los Angeles, California. A few years ago I rediscovered photography which is a great excuse to get outside and look. I'm also in the process of re-writing some of my unpublished short stories and possibly a novel. .
    RMW says:

    Great imagery

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  8. Rene Yoshi – Just a transplanted Okinawan-French Southern girl with a wee bit o' Irish, sharing photography and what I'm learning about spiritual things, including putting off legalism and religious traditions, and embracing God's matchless love, tender mercy, and amazing grace!
    Rene Yoshi says:

    Perfect caption!

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  10. Maria Matthews – County Meath, Ireland – A published writer and avid reader, who likes to take a quirky look at the world about her. Bob is the steady anchor in a house governed by the mayhem of two parents and two grown children who have left home but frequently drop by to either check out the fridge or check in with Bob and Ellie. Maria's free time is divided between family, work, writing and volunteering.
    Maria M says:

    Great image its firing my imagination.

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  11. GrannysPlace – washington coast – I am my husbands care giver. He is a disabled Nam Vet with schizo effective disorder and secondary bipolar, and heart disease, insulin dependent diabetic, frontal lobe dementia, and other stuff. I find the beauty in the world through the eye of my camera lens and this is also my inspiration for when life gets tough and it does at time with a loved one with a severe mental illness. I am Mother to two, grandmother to three and great grandmother to two. I am a 12 stepped-clean and sober for many years and am 65 years old.
    GrannysPlace says:

    I can just imagine a pixie hiding under there.

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  12. chrisstov – I have reached retirement age. I am a keen amateur photographer. I like walking and listening to classical and film music, also some popular and pop music from the 60s and 70s. I like reading and have recently discovered Kindle and lately the kindle fire.
    chrisstov says:

    It looks very delicate. What is it and is it really called a fairy’s parasol.

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  15. francescamuir – Sydney – Thanks to a peripatetic nature I have travelled widely and so found a love of photography, colour and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Beauty abounds in the most unlikely places - all you have to do is slow down and look and of course have your camera ready!
    Francesca Muir says:

    Beautiful, as is your blog. A joy and I am so glad I have stumbled upon it!

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  17. sharonstjoan – Poet, writer, and advocate for wildlife, wild lands, and the earth. President, Forest Voices of India - a U.S.-based group which aids charities in India that further education, culture, the well-being of women, children, and animals, and the restoration of sacred groves. websites: https://wordpress.com/view/forestvoicesofindia.com https://wordpress.com/view/echoesinthemist.com https://wordpress.com/view/wildvoices.world book: Glimpses of Kanchi https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Kanchi-Sharon-St-Joan/dp/1982901179/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Glimpses+of+Kanchi&qid=1581769003&sr=8-1
    sharonstjoan says:

    Reblogged this on Voices and Visions.

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  18. Freeda Baker Nichols – Freeda Baker Nichols was born in Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. From her homeplace on Banner Mountain, as a young girl she dreamed of becoming a writer. Her work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and anthologies. She is the author of two children's books, a poetry chapbook, and a novel, "Call of the Cadron." She is working on a second novel and continues to write poetry.
    Freeda Baker Nichols says:

    Nice!

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  19. katyoparty – I started this blog to have an outlet for sharing not only my art but also the art of some very talented and inspiring artists I admire. I enjoy having more time to create and experiment with lots of mediums and techniques. I look forward to exploring many more. My goal is to be fearless as I do so and to share the experience here and to encourage others to Art Out With Your HeART Out.
    katyoparty says:

    I adore this!

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  20. lexyleksono – BSD City - Tangerang Selatan – A man from the country side of Jember - East Java, married and has one daughter. Love to travel, and to explore new things. I love motorcycles and photography. By writing in this blog, I want to share my life journey with you all (i.e. traveling, photos, motorcycle touring, etc.). I really do hope every reader will enjoy this blog. Thanks guys for visiting my blog, I hope you like it. Any comment is always welcomed. God bless you all..! Best regards, Lexy Leksono Email : lexy.leksono@yahoo.co.id or lexyleksono@gmail.com Phone : 08129668128 or 087877408314
    lexyleksono says:

    So unique and beautiful. Love it.

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  21. whimsical but somewhat real. haha. was this from your backyard? 🙂

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  22. Cynthia Guenther Richardson – Pacific NW – Hello fellow readers and bloggers, Writing has always been a powerful connector to diverse ideas and people. We each are a meaningful part of this beautiful, ever-widening web of life. Blogging enables more interaction, which I love even after 11 years of blogging posts on three different sites. For thirty years I was an addictions/mental health counselor and also a manager of home care services for elderly folks. Now that I have hit 70 and am more devoted to a creative life! I've published online or in literary journals/collections several times, including fiction and creative non-fiction pieces and poetry over five decades. Additionally, I was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for an excerpt of my novel-in-progress, Other than Words (the work gathering dust at present), about a mute dancer and her impact on her adopted community and a world-travelling photojournalist. I also am working on a connected set of stories about a close-knit town in northern Michigan. On Wordpress I enjoy writing about living richly despite (or because of) life's setbacks and a diagnosis of heart disease at age 51. Posts tagged "memoir" share spiritual adventures, interactions with nature, the healing of trauma's impact and challenges of writing full-time. Short stories and creative nonfiction, and poetry are favorite genres but I enjoy sharing my photography as well My hope is my offerings reflect a profound faith in God and our humanness which cloaks spiritual natures. I include myself as part of the diverse group of writers who discover and share the illuminating, positive experiences amid life's uncertainties and hardships. Let me hear from you when you visit--I appreciate your comments a great deal. Blessings and regards, Cynthia
    Cynthia Guenther Richardson says:

    Ahhh…such elegance.

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  23. Son of Sharecroppers – I'm an attorney, but far more important to me than my work are my family and my hobbies: in particular, writing, photography, fishing, and guitar. I'm an amateur at all of these things; indeed, I am an amateur at all things important. But I keep trying to learn.
    Son of Sharecroppers says:

    Lovely photo!

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