Bee Balm - Raspberry Wine Cultivar in bloom (Nannette's Garden)

My bee balm is blooming.  This is not the red Monarda didyma which was herb of the year in 1996. This is a cultivar, "Raspberry Wine".  One view is from the side of the bloom which bees, butterflies and hummingbirds like.  The other view is looking down from the porch to see the tops of the buds and blooms.  The one on the right was in bright sun.  The one on the left in shade about 7 PM EDST. Taken with Camera+ app but images have not been edited. One on left macro setting.- could have allowed more space at the top but difficult to read LED screen in bright sun light and am still learning iPhone6.  This is a periennal plant. It grrows about 4 1/2  feet tall. and adds a lot of color to your garden.  

Carnation Bouquet -Window Lighting

For Vaentine's Day I bought a bouquet of carnations from Wal-mart to enjoy as my favoirite flower as well as celebrate the day.  Carnations are my favoirite flowers becaise of their clove-like scent. Pinks just not as good.   I used window lighting from my bay window in the kitchen. The background is a very dark green background cltoh over the back of a kitchen chair. The background was a material remnant about 2 yds in liength and 45 -54 inches wide.  Despite these carnations being in different planes, the focus was pretty good for a close up.  The color range for the flowers another challenge R/T white balance and white areas being blown out.  You don't get blinkies for highlights on an iPhone 5s.  May not be able to evaulate that well on a small LED screen. on playback.  I was not able to figure out how to eliminate the glare on the green vase. I have not mastered WYSWG for the amount of space around a close up object.  I don't remember doing any editing with this image. ? Maybe sharpening.. Scott Kelby  believe every digital image needs sharpened.  

Crocus in Bloom, Greensboro, NC - 3/04/2015 (Signs of Spring)

Found some sign of spring 3/04/2015. Was walking with Jack and Leo around the block and found some crocus in bloom.  Photo on Right, I actually took the image with Instagram camera app and did not edit.  I sent directly to Facebook to post. Will have to go back when I don't have an audience with me and can take my time composing, etc.   It was 74 degrees today but tomorrow may get some snowflakes.  Photo on Left cropped in PSE 11, darkened slightly,  added vignette and sharpened.   I think I need to try capturing the crocus with my Ollie-clip 4 in 1 macro lens.  Later on the way home I saw a daffodil and some snowdrops--more signs of spring.

Lillies at the Grocry Store

Today was a grab shot at a grocery store with fresh flowers  I.liked the lighting on these lilies. Didn't have time to play with apps. I did edit lighting - midtones, sharpness in PSE 11. I thiink the image would make a nice notecard but probably I would print on matte photo paper. Then use dark green card base and a pink mat. If I actually get around to making it. I could post the finished card front under comments. This could be used for a get well card, congratulations, happy birthday, thank yoy, or "Just a Note".