Peaceful Winter Garden Scene

Digital Art Work And Photography By Sandra Foster

Created this Digital Art Work using Akvis Software.  As my backyard is under snow and resting I am enjoying doing needlework and sewing etc.

Springs White Blossom Beauty

Photography By Sandra Foster 

We are so fortunate in our northern region to be able to grow apples even though they are small. 

Sunflower Macro Collage

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster

Grew this sunflower just for the photo op which includes a macro of the seed about to form.
Picture Collage created by Sandra Foster ©.

Drift Wood Garden Scene

Photography By Sandra Foster

Gazania Macro

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster

Love the detail this macro shot revealed.  Grew this as a potted plant.

Bird House Garden Scene - Digital Oil

Photography and digital artwork by Sandra Foster ©

Thanks to Danny and Donna for the photo op of this beautiful garden/yard.

Calla Lily

Photography By Sandra Foster

Grew this bulb plant just for the photo op but much to my disappointment it would not bloom the second year.

Sepia Begonias

Photography By Sandra Foster

Still life of begonias arranged in a white ceramic dish.

Green Tomato Macro

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster

Liked the fat folds and bi colors of this tomato.

Frog Garden Scene

Photography By Sandra Foster

Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Nasturtiums In The Breeze

Photography By Sandra Foster

This is such an interesting pot display.  Love how the vine meanders over to the bird feeder.  The rock beside the pot keeps it from toppling over and adding visual interest too.  Thanks to Danny and Donna for the photo op.
Visit my Red Bubble Site for an interesting version of this in black and white using the "selective color technique".  Can be purchased as a card or gallery print etc there also.
http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/10587921-nasturtiums-in-the-breeze-selective-color

Sea Shell Cosmos Bouquet

Photography By Sandra Foster

I grew these in a sheltered spot of my backyard just for the picking and photo op.  At first I thought they had an unusual deformity then later learned they are called "Sea Shell".
Can be purchased as a card or framed print on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/10580248-cosmos-sea-shell

gar.den.er - Garden Scene

Photography By Sandra Foster

Liked this very much - it was tucked among the blossoms.  Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Beauty Under The Petals!

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster

I grew this short petalled sunflower in a pot just for the photo op.  Love all the layers revealed on the underside of this blossom.
Can be purchased as a card or gallery print etc on my Red Bubble Site:  http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/10486057-sunshine-under-the-petals

Oriental Peony Blossom Macro

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster

When I purchased this perennial many years ago the root had just 2 eyes and very small.  I have divided it many times for my own gardens and have shared with others.  I was told it is considered rare hence the $40.00 for the tiny root at that time.  This blooms very early in the spring and is a nice bushy perennial of about 1 1/2 feet for the rest of the year.  I stake it to keep it from flopping over in the rain and wind.  The leaves are "fern" shaped and most beautiful.  One of my favorite perennials, which I highly recommend to any gardener.

Here is a photo of them in full bloom:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8325516-oriental-peonies

Hen Planter Garden Scene

Photography By Sandra Foster

A lovely garden to shoot in!  Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Chive Blossom Macro

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster 

The lowly chive!  Little did I know that if I took a shot of it with my Macro lens it would reveal such beautiful detail.  Can be purchased as a card or print on my Red Bubble Portfolio: "Soft and to the point":http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9938214-soft-and-to-the-point

Squash Tendril Macro

Macro Photography By Sandra Foster

A round and around we go looking for something to anchor to. 
Found it interesting how the macro lens revealed even the "hairs" on this tendril.

Lady's Mantel

Lady's Mantel By Sandra Foster

One of my favorite perennials.  Notice the leaf in the centre, just unfolding.  Raindrops sit on the leaves like garden diamonds after a refreshing rain.  After this plant blooms (yellow) I cut it off about 2 inches above the "crown" and it comes back as a nice tidy clump and stays that way for the rest of the season. 

Bleeding Heart Macro

Two Bleeding Hearts! By Sandra Foster

This lovely perennial is early to bloom.  I have found many seedlings under the plant to pot up and give to my garden friends.

Grasses And Birth Bath By Sandra Foster

Love all the directional lines in this image.
Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Can be purchased as a card or print etc from my Red Bubble Site:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9981743-a-garden-scene

Bird House Triplex

Bird House Triplex

Image processed in Adobe CS5 using Akvis Software - Digital Art. 
Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.  One of the most interesting yards I have ever been in. 

Can be purchased as a card, print etc on my Red Bubble Site: 
 http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9938193-bird-house-triplex-suite?c=99798-garden-scenes&p=greeting-card

Clematis Vine Seed Macro

These seeds were so tiny, like what the Macro Lens reveals.

Pink Begonia Macro

It is amazing what we can see when we look real close with a macro lens.

A Pleasant Sitting Spot

This was always a pleasant spot to sit and capture the morning sun rays or relax in the shade of the evening.  One year I planted Scented Evening Stock in the nearby flower bed ... oh so enjoyable in the evening also.

 

Semi Double Campanula Macro With Texture

These campanula blossoms are so tiny - but with a Macro Lens they look larger than they really are.

  Processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Bladder Campion Macro - Digital Oil Painting

This perennial looked rather weedy and insignificant in my back yard till I brought it in and took a Macro Shot of it with my Canon Macro Lens.  Love the detail on the blossoms. Used Akvis Software in Photoshop CS5 to create this Digital Oil Painting.

 

Apple Blossom Closeup With Background Texture

Added a background texture to this image. Processed in Adobe Photoshop Elements 9.

Apple Tree Blossoms

Photography By Sandra Foster

There will be lots of apples this year!

Two Blue Chairs

Wouldn't this be a great sitting area!  Photo by Sandra Foster.  Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Among The Roses

Took this image with a Canon Rebel DSLR.  Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Sunflowers - Rusty

Dialed in the aperture on my Canon Rebel DSLR to create this Depth of Field.  Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Gazania Macro And Rain Drops

Macro shot I took of this gazania blossom.  Used Canon Macro Lens.

Alyssum Blossoms Macro

The blossoms on this alyssum annual potted plant are so tiny.  Love what the macro lens was able to capture when taking this shot with my Canon Rebel. Used a background texture.

Hosta Blossom/Stamen Macro

Took this shot with a Canon Rebel using the Macro Lens.  Love the detail in the stamen that would not be noticed without the magnification of the lens.  This perennial blooms in early summer but the leaves are equally beautiful.

Valerian Blossoms

Took this shot with my Canon Rebel.  Added a wood texture for visual interest. This perennial grew to a height of 8 feet (with blossom) and bloomed for about 3 weeks.  The blossoms are fragrant, unlike the root which is quite offensive.  The root is used for medicinal purposes; a sleep/relaxant aid.

Vintage Roses

Took this shot with my Canon Rebel.  Added a texture overlay to give these roses a vintage feel.  Thanks to Freida for the photo op.

Welcome Mat - Garden Scene

Took this shot with my Macro Lens to experiment.  Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Amarylis Blossom

Used a texture from Kim Klassen (with thanks) on this blossom.

Dried White Dahlia Blossom

After taking a photo of this I set it aside and once dry I found it attractive with the rustic markings on it. Added my own texture overlay in Photoshop CS5.

Plectranthus Vine leaves - closeup

Photography By Sandra Foster

This is a trailing vine with lush bright green leaves. Highly recommend it to cascade over the front of a large pot.

Begonia Petals - Macro

Used my Canon Macro Lens to take this shot of begonia petals. Thanks to Vi for the photo op.

Topiary Tree. So pleased to be in the Garden Tripod Magazine!

Image of a beautiful front yard.

Thanks to Danny & Donna for the photo op.

Processed in Adobe Photoshop CS5 using 
Akvis Professional Digital Art (Gouache) Software.  
Image taken with Canon Rebel T1i - DSLR.

Click this link to take you to the "Garden Tripod" Magazine: 

(Please read/view it all - but this image is on page 3 if time 
does not permit.) 

http://issuu.com/gardentripod/docs/garden_tripod_9?mode=window

New Guinea Impatience Plant

I grew this as a outdoor potted plant. It bloomed till frost threatened then I brought it in and enjoyed it as a houseplant. The blossoms are very delicate.

Pericallas - Seneti Deep Blue Macro

This annual potted plant has such a beautiful blue blossom. Grew it for the photo opportunity of the blossoms.

Tagettes Macro - Marigold

A closeup (macro) shot of Tagettes. A small blossomed single petal marigold. I grow this plant in pots. It has fern style leaves with a pungent scent. One of my favorites - blooming till frost. When I bring the nursery plant home I snip off at least one third of the foliage. This gives it a nicer shrub look in the pots.

Gazania Macro

Grew as a potted plant. Love how the Macro shot revealed all the markings in this annual which bloomed all summer.

Blue Angel Blossom Macro

I love trying new plants. The foliage looked so lush but had no idea what the blossoms would like like. They are the most vibrant blue. I planted this annual in a pot and it bloomed all summer till frost. It grew about 1 1/2 feet high and the foliage had a very pungent smell. I found out later that it belongs to the sage family.

Bergenia Blossoms - Macro

Each little flower measures about 3/8" across.
Shutter Speed 8.0 sec, AV, f/32, Focal Length 100.0 mm, No flash, (art studio lighting), tripod, RAW
Canon Lens EF 100 mm f/2.8L MACRO IS USM
Canon Rebel DSLR EOS 500D T1i
Processed my own background in Adobe CS5.
Can be purchased as a card, print etc on my Red Bubble Portfolio:   http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/9022606-bergenia-macro

Fuschia Blossom - Selective Coloring

Read more about this on my Red Bubble Portfolio:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/8413084-fuschia-in-the-light