Inspiring Photo: Baby Bouquets #13552404

Baby Bouquets

Uploaded: November 21, 2012

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Just found out via the Internet that these are florets, small buds that bloom to become a composite flower. I've had the succulent they're growing on for years, but don't recall ever seeing these little ones before.
Hope everyone has a Happy (and safe) Thanksgiving!

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson November 21, 2012

Great details and colors, Mary. Beautiful macro. #1499534

Jack Gaskin November 21, 2012

VERY PRETTY & Congrats Used to have a few Jade Trees ( very similar ) and they would get these Flowers when all the conditions were just right.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY

JAck #10427718

Robert R. Goodman November 21, 2012

Hi Mary,Amazing detail my friend.Beautiful capture,hope all is well!!!! #10427724

Jeff Robinson November 21, 2012

Wonderful clarity and capture - Happy Thanksgiving! #10427731

Antonio Amen November 21, 2012

Beautiful Mary, well done. #10427793

Mary K. Robison November 21, 2012

Thank you, Tammy, Jack, Bobby, Jeff, and Antonio. I appreciate your comments.
Happy Thanksgiving! #10427902

Marijana Fajgl November 21, 2012

This is so beautiful, Mary! amazing colours and details.
Happy Thanksgiving! #10428460

Carol Eade November 21, 2012

Beautiful! #10428645

Ellen Hodges November 21, 2012

Super pretty colors and capture, Mary!!! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!! #10428765

Avril Young November 21, 2012

wonderful capture and dof Mary, have a wonderful thanksgiving! #10428812

Mary K. Robison November 22, 2012

Marijana, Carol, Ellen, and Avril, I always appreciate your friendly comments. THANK YOU, all!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates it today!! #10428893

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 23, 2012

Fabulous colours and details,Mary! Superb macro!! #10430033

frank w. degenhardt November 23, 2012

A gorgeous floral closeup Mary. I love the colors and how the edges are in that pretty red and then the buds that look like they are ready to bust open. Beautiful color balance and detail definition dear friend. #10430055

Mary K. Robison November 23, 2012

Thanks so much for commenting on this, Ujjwal and Frank. You know I appreciate it! #10430126

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 23, 2012

These are aswesom Mary, I have never seen these before, I love them!

jo ann c. #10430295

Barbara Waldoch November 23, 2012

Fantastic capture of this Flapjack plant, Mary! #10430911

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 25, 2012

Outstanding close-up, Mary. One of my favorite plants and this is sooooooo beautifully captured. #10432255

Nadia Paul November 28, 2012

What an awesome close-up capture Mary - beautifully detailed with wonderful colour! #10437133

Mary K. Robison November 28, 2012

Jo Ann, Barbara, Kiki, and Nadia, thanks very much for commenting. I appreciate your positive feedback! #10437280

Wendy Stevenson December 01, 2012

Beautiful colour and patters in this great botanical image! Wonderful work Mary! #10444381

Laura E. Swan December 03, 2012

My Dad wasn't much of a handyman or home & garden person, (executive management level jobs...12hrs a day!), but he did have a 6' x 4' cactus garden on the back deck in the hot sun that he loved very much. He had succulents in it, too, and many little varieties of cactus. Seeing this reminds me of he and his special "dad" garden. :)

Thank you. :)

-D.D. (See the REX thread for the explanation to D.D.) HeeHee

Love this one Mare and I hope you have a great day! #10448694

Mary K. Robison December 04, 2012

Thank you both for your friendly and supportive words, Wendy and Doozy-Pom.
D-P or D.D., it's nice when a photo you've posted strikes a chord in someone. Makes for a great day, which I hope you have! #10450265

Eivor Kuchta December 13, 2012

Great details and colors, Mary! #10463304

Mary K. Robison December 27, 2012

Thanks very much, Eivor! #10481406

Ellen Hodges December 27, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Mary!!! #10481582

Sherran Andersen December 27, 2012

Congrats Mary. #10481730

Maria Warren December 27, 2012

big congrats Mary this is beautiful :) #10481746

Laura E. Swan December 27, 2012

Mare!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a beautiful image! Crossing fingers for you!!!!

-Pommy!!!! :D #10481755

Nadia Paul December 27, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Mary! #10481912

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 28, 2012

This is soooo beautiful Mary! Love the way the edges came out so detailed, sharp with deep striking colors. Another commendation is waiting for this one. #10481988

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 28, 2012

Oh wow! It already did. Congratulations Mary, I did not notice the badge right away. #10481992

Robert R. Goodman December 28, 2012

Hi Mary,Congratulastions on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10482194

Mary K. Robison December 28, 2012

Thank you, Ellen, Sherran, Maria, Pom, and Rey (twice)! :D
I appreciate your congrats ad kind words. #10482237

Mary K. Robison December 28, 2012

Thanks to you, too, Bobby! #10482245

Tammy M. Anderson December 28, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mary. #10482394

Marijana Fajgl December 28, 2012

Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Mary! #10482510

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 28, 2012

Congratulations on your amazing finalist, Mary. I hope it gets gold as well. #10482924

Jeff Robinson December 28, 2012

Congrats on your Finalist Mary! #10483001

Patrick Rouzes December 28, 2012

Glorious finalist, Mary! CONGRATS!
#10483880

Tiia Vissak December 28, 2012

Congratulations! #10484162

Tiia Vissak December 28, 2012

Congratulations! #10484163

frank w. degenhardt December 28, 2012

A full page of beautiful colors and lines Mary. Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist dear friend. #10484187

Marilyn Cornwell December 28, 2012

A beautiful portrait! Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #10484411

Carol Eade December 28, 2012

Beautiful comp and colors, Mary, congratulations on your finalist! #10485357

Randy D. Dinkins December 28, 2012

Great close up. These are those flowers that we often ignore, great job bringing them to the fore. Congratulations!! #10485517

Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Mary! #10488566

Mary K. Robison December 29, 2012

Thanks, everyone ~ Tammy, Marijana, Kiki, Jeff, Patrick, Tiia, Frank, Marilyn, Carol, Randy, and Barbara ~ for your kind words and Congrats. Much appreciated! #10488590

Phyllis H. Burchett December 30, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Mary! #10489444

Carol L. Fowler December 30, 2012

Beautiful Finalist! Congrats! #10489455

Deborah Lewinson December 30, 2012

Stunning finalist, Mary!

Congrats and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #10490071

Mary K. Robison December 30, 2012

Thank you, Phyllis, Carol, and Debby. I appreciate your Congrats and encouraging words. #10490260

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 30, 2012

Excellent image and finalist,Mary! Congratulations and best wishes!! #10490559

Ellen Hodges December 31, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Mary!!! #10490745

Carolyn M. Fletcher December 31, 2012

Big congrats, Mary!! #10490781

Colette M. Metcalf December 31, 2012

WTG! Congrats on your WIN!!! #10490808

Tammy M. Anderson December 31, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful winner. #10490884

Mary K. Robison December 31, 2012

Thanks very much for your Congrats, Ujjwal, Ellen, Carolyn, Colette, and Tammy.
Happy New Year! #10490915

Bojan Bencic December 31, 2012

Beautiful. Congratulations on your win, Mary! #10491001

Deborah Lewinson December 31, 2012

So glad to see this get the gold badge, Mary!

Congrats on your wonderful win!
Debby #10491037

Avril Young December 31, 2012

congrats on this outstanding win...stunning and so beautiful...
Happy New Year.. #10491291

Phyllis H. Burchett December 31, 2012

Big congrats on this gorgeous winner Mary! #10491310

Kathryn Wesserling December 31, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful little "nursery" and on a terrific image. It's just fascinating. I can't wait to see these little guys as they "grow up." #10491519

Debra R. Harder December 31, 2012

This is a fabulous close-up, Mary! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB GOLD WINNER!! #10491797

Mary Beth Aiello December 31, 2012

Outstanding, Mary. Huge congrats. #10491919

Marijana Fajgl December 31, 2012

Big congratulations on your gold, Mary! #10492039

December 31, 2012

A Very BIG congrats to you for your outstanding 2nd Place Gold Mary. I am so Happy you Won For This Image. Your Gallery is outstanding. I feel honored to be viewing your great work. #10492423

frank w. degenhardt December 31, 2012

Absolutely fantastic dear friend. Congratulations on the Second Place Win Mary. Way to go girl. #10492496

Patrick Rouzes December 31, 2012

VERY Happy to see this in the Winners Circle, Mary! It's a wonderous beauty! CONGRATS!
#10492698

Carol Eade December 31, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Mary! #10492975

Mary K. Robison December 31, 2012

Thanks, everyone, for your warm and friendly comments and Congrats. I really appreciate your sharing my joy.
A special note of thanks goes out to the bp judges, who wrapped up my year so nicely!!
Hope you all have a very Happy New Year! #10493057

Karen Bacon December 31, 2012

Congratulations on this well deserved winner Mary! Have a Happy New Year! #10493064

Nadia Paul December 31, 2012

Congrats on a well deserved winner Mary! #10493067

Mary K. Robison December 31, 2012

Thank you for your Congrats, Karen and Nadia!
Hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year! #10493081

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 31, 2012

Congratulations on your fabulous Winner,Mary!! #10493102

Mary K. Robison December 31, 2012

Thanks for stopping by with your Congrats, Ujjwal!
Happy New Year! #10493153

Ann Coates January 01, 2013

Congratulations on your stunning gold Mary. #10493308

Mary K. Robison January 01, 2013

Thank you, Ann. Happy New Year!
#10493415

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 01, 2013

Congrats on this wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Mary!

Happy New Year!

jo ann c. #10493834

Jennifer L. Alder January 01, 2013

A wonderful win, Mary! Congrats :) #10494881

Mary K. Robison January 02, 2013

Thanks for your Congrats, Jo Ann and Jen!
Happy New Year! #10494970

Robert R. Goodman January 02, 2013

Hi Mary,Congratulations on your beautiful win!!!! #10495645

Mary L. Olson January 02, 2013

A lovely image, Mary. I am delighted that it won a gold badge!!! Congratulations. #10496457

Laura E. Swan January 02, 2013

MARE!!!! YOU DID IT!!!!!!!! Yippeeeeeee!!!!!

Pommy! :D xo #10496566

Mary K. Robison January 03, 2013

Thanks very much for your comments and Congrats, Bobby, Mary, and Pom. I appreciate them!
Happy New Year! #10496753

Cindy Bendush January 04, 2013

Fabulous color, light and detail Mary!Big congratulations on your beautiful winning image! #10499582

Mary K. Robison January 04, 2013

I appreciate your friendly and kind words, Cindy. THANKS!
Have a great weekend AND a Happy New Year! #10499790

Renee Doyle January 06, 2013

WOnderful full frame of colour! Congratulations on this beautiful winner Mary! #10502636

Thomas E. Hinds January 12, 2013

Fabulous color and detail! This is just beautiful, Mary! Congratulations belatedly on this great Winner! #10512320

Merna L. Nobile January 13, 2013

January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile #10513182

Mary K. Robison January 14, 2013

Thank you, Renee, Thomas, and Merna, for your comments and Congrats. Much appreciated! Happy New Year! #10514161

Sharon Sawyer January 20, 2013

Mary, HUGE congratulations on your beautiful & well deserved Second Place Win!!! #10525339

Mary K. Robison January 21, 2013

Thanks very much for your kind words and Congrats, Sharon. I appreciate them! #10525487

Reynaldo D. Reyes January 28, 2013

Very nice and so deserving, Congratulations Mary for the 3rd time. I will be back soon! #10541509

Mary K. Robison January 29, 2013

Thank you, Rey! I really appreciate your friendly comments and Congrats!
And Congratulations back at you for your gorgeous Gold Winner, "Stars For All Seasons". So well deserved! #10543567

Heather Loewenhardt January 30, 2013

Wow I missed this one Mary, simply gorgeous colouring and detail. Congrats on this awesome gold win. #10546397

Mary K. Robison January 30, 2013

Thanks for stopping by, Heather. I appreciate it! Glad you like this. #10546811

Teresa Burnett August 24, 2014

This is beautiful, Mary!! Fantastic color and detail!! Congratulations on your well deserved win!! #11115499

Mary K. Robison August 25, 2014

Thanks very much, Teresa! #11116204

stanley sims May 11, 2015

I'm way behind in looking at the winners of the contest. Big congratulations on this superb photo Mary. #11300525

Mary K. Robison May 11, 2015

Thanks for the comments and Congrats, Stanley. #11300705

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