Jul 18, 2014

A Peek Into My Summer Garden

I've been peeking into a little corner of my summer garden today through my camera lens.


 My camera helps me see details in my garden that I don't otherwise take the time to notice.


Like how the daisies are growing all the way up to touch the new Fresh Flowers sign hanging on the side of our shed.
 

And the way these tall lacy flowers fit perfectly beneath the window box
 

 and cascade over their shorter neighbors.


How the lacy yellow petals on one flower complement the bold yellow fringe on the other.


And how the textures of these two so different flowers, when captured together by my camera, help me to appreciate the beauty of the other even more.
 

I just love how my camera slows me down and opens my eyes wide to details. It lets me see and enjoy my garden in a whole new way.


How about you? Do you peek into your garden through your camera lens?
 


 Please join me as I slow down to smell the roses at these lovely garden parties:


Elizabeth & Co.


27 comments:

  1. Oh what a wonderful perspective the camera brings to your garden Laurel! I was so looking forward to seeing the daisies growing under your sign and you captured it perfectly. And the shades of yellow, orange and rust are gorgeous! I will definitely make a point of venturing out into the garden next week and focusing on details!

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  2. REALLY lovely colors in your pics today!

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  3. So pretty! Hard to believe that these wonderful flowers can survive this heat...they have someone taking good care of them!

    ~Trisha

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  4. Gorgeous! I love the Daisies reaching up towards the sign and the flower pairings are breathtaking!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  5. Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden Laurel ! It's always great to take a moment and enjoy Mother Nature!

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  6. What a gorgeous garden! I am so jealous of your Shastas. I can't get mine to grow for some reason. So, so pretty!

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  7. Your summer garden is so pretty. Love all the shades of yellow and gold!

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  8. The garden is just beautiful! Enjoyed all the different colors. Just gorgeous!

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  9. Your garden is gorgeous. Beautiful colors!! Love your daisies. Mine are doing great this year too and been bringing in bouquets all summer. Have a great weekend.

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  10. What gorgeous photos Laurel! I love your flower combinations! Happy Saturday xox

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  11. Very pretty, Laurel! I'd love to add a bit more to our small area to garden in here at the condo. Hubby just decided we are not going to put that patio in after all, which is fine, so I will probably get some perennials on sale to put in now.

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  12. You have some lovely flowers there...I really like your daisies..I have much less and they are all done already. Beautiful garden shots! :)

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  13. Your garden is so pretty. Mine has been neglected this year due to the kitchen.

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  14. Oh I love this post, and it really is true, isn't it? Gorgeous photos, too! =)

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  15. Oh, your garden is doing so well - beautiful!

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  16. It's so pretty!!! I love it.

    Kathy

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  17. Lovely garden, Laurel. I love your fresh flowers sign and flower box. We're partying outdoors this month at Every Room In The House. Please feel free to join us:http://www.ajoyfulcottage.com/2014/06/every-room-in-house-party-7.html

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  18. That's how you find the teeny tiny details. With a camera in front of you. Beautiful daisies! My very favorite flower.
    Brenda

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  19. Your gardens are gorgeous, Laurel! I haven't planted anything this year and I miss it. :) Last Summer was so hot, everything dies before July. I wish I had you "green thumb". Have a wonderful week. Maria

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  20. Good morning, Laurel ~
    How very beautiful!!! And yes, my camera has opened my eyes to so many wonderful details. Just changing the angle a little makes a huge difference is seeing things in a new way.
    I hope your day is lovely.
    xoxo,
    Lin

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  21. wow! beautiful flowers, great pictures Laurel! reminds me--I need to go water (and plant) hahahaha

    have a great week!

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  22. So pretty, Laurel! Do you know what type of daisies those are? They're so tall and pretty!!

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  23. Beautiful Laurel! And that Fresh Flowers sign looks great in the background!
    -Shelley

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  24. Hi, Laurel! Your garden and photography are just beautiful! What are the flowers called with the yellow fringe on them? They had those flowers at the Biltmore and I've wanted them since my visit there! Just gorgeous. I hope you continue to have a great summer. You wouldn't believe my vegetable garden full of zucchini, crookneck squash, spaghetti squash, and now pumpkins and mini pumpkins. It's like a jungle in there. I've had a lot going on this summer and just haven't weeded anything, it's basically square foot gardening that I'm doing with how close I planted everything. :) ~ Jamie

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  25. I do......all the time! Love your garden, especially your daisies. Mine are just about bloomed out. I have enjoyed picking them for a cottage garden bouquet. Have a sweet weekend. xo

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  26. It really is amazing what you can see in a picture that you might miss in person. You have some beautiful flowers!

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