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Its technical name is allium hollandicum, but it’s popularly called Purple Sensation—for obvious reasons. Photographed at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in (where else?) Brooklyn, New York, May 17, 2014. Higher resolution versions of this photo can be viewed at 500px.com.
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Your photography compels me towards the beauty of nature, more so than it does on its own.
I am honored and humbled by your reaction, and by the kindness of your comment. Thank you, Harlon.
Nicely done. Terrific Color and Shallow Depth of Field.
Thank you kindly, John.
Beautiful! I love the structure of this bloom – so intricate and a beautiful colour.
Thank you, Vanessa!
YES! I can like and comment now. The problem, according to a delayed response from the WP Happiness Engineers, was the Chrome browser extensions. One of them, at any rate. Instead of trying to figure out which one, they suggested switching to Firefox. That works. Whew! I like this little flower. It reminds me of Pintas. I just snapped a Pinta blossom today. I don’t really like Pintas from a distance much, but Kelli and Romero plant them…so… Up close, the blossoms are pretty. This one is dramatic with nice bokeh. 🙂
Well, welcome back, Birthday Girl (birthdays last at least week where I come from)! Glad you like this little purple blossom—one can always find something interesting to capture at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Lovely.
Thank you, Pat.
How beautiful this is, Kenn, and the light is just amazing.
Thank you, Lisa—although most of the credit goes to last weekend’s picture-perfect weather and the wonderfully well-tended grounds at the BBG. And by the way, congrats to you on “This Child.” You should be very proud!
wow..really sharp and colorful! love the bokeh in the background!
Thank you, Indah—much appreciated!
Lucky Guy, you have a botanical gardens near you (I am guessing) I would love to have one close enough to go to. I guess if I did people would never see me again, I would always be there. LOL
Beautiful colors and photograph Ken!
Thanks, Mitch. I was in New York for the weekend (I’m up there often), and when I’m there in springtime, I try to fit in an afternoon at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. If you’re ever near Brooklyn in the spring, treat yourself to a visit.
Beautiful colors!
Thank you, Carol!
It is indeed sensation !!!
Wonderful color !
Thank you, my friend!
Dona veramente belle sensazioni. Splendida foto. Ciao, Pat
Grazie mille, caro Pat.
Glorious! Thank you! xx
Thank me? Thank you, dear Amy!
Kenn, for what? Why thank me? Please don’t put me up on a pedastal or any such silly thing as that. We are all in this together, amazed at Mother, bringing to our viewers the wonder and glory of Her through the sheer magic of a tiny lens. You don’t give yourself enough credit. Well, that is what I am here for! Pat yourself on the back and say to YOU …. GREAT SHOT, KENN! [GRIN] xx Amy
Thank you, again, my friend! 🙂
Kenn, you are truly welcome. Be good to you. (((HUGS)))