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.

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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.