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.