A splendid series, Karen. Seeing them in the sequence in which they’re presented here is a wonderful visual experience: the details gradually coming more into light and focus.
Karen – I have been working back through your gorgeous December 2012 posts and thinking about what I have missed while I was away. When I look at your work, it always lifts me for three reasons. The first of these is just how stunningly wonderful and intricate the natural world around us really is! The second is that you have an eye that sees nature in a way that most people don’t see it, and without your posts, might never see it! The third reason is that you use your photographic and creative skills to present what you see in the world in such a beautiful way! Every time I look at your posts I find myself absolutely captivated and uplifted and I wish I had managed to keep following them when I was away and not coping very well with mum and all that went with that, even if I didn’t post myself! In hindsight, I think they might have helped quite a bit! Silly me!
Hi John, Sorry I’m a bit slow to respond to comments, I’m having trouble keeping up with everything! What a very nice thing to write, thank you so much.
I like to think that is one of the great things about making, and taking in, art; it has a positive effect! It’s very nice to see you back at it.
Best wishes,
Karen
The shift of blur and sharpness in these pictures gives me the feeling of a gentle approach, of a changing of closness an distance, ending in a fading away. Beautiful.
Dessicated orchids, still in bloom.
draw and shoot 
Simplement Merveilleux 😉
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NéO~
Merci, NéO!
: )
Like seeing them in a dream and just can’t wake enough to see them clearly…delicate…beautiful.
The flowers of winter…not quite there.
Thank you, Scott.
You’re welcome. 🙂
are these outside Karen? they are lovely and hanging on valiantly!
Helen, these are from some of my potted orchids (indoors).
I like them just as much dried out as freshly in bloom.
Ahh.. I did wonder.. I know how much you like half dead things .. like I do 😉
Delicate, ethereal, beautiful and clearly stamped with your unique hallmark of excellence Karen. A style you have made your own. Just gorgeous.
Thank you very much, Adrian. Very kind words. : )
Works very well against the light background. Nice, Karen!
Thank you, Steve!
Its so subtle and beautiful.
🙂
Half awake angels. Heavenly.
Thank you, Elena.
Dreamy, elegant and delicate. Beautiful. Thank you!
Jane, thanks very much.
These are positively balletic, Karen. Exquisite detail.
Thank you, Richard.
I love to see flowers hanging on when the season is long past. They seem more special having survived unfavorable conditions.
Yes, the orchid blooms seem to fade so beautifully.
dreamy and superb!!
Thank you,Mimo!
Glorious! In some ways reminiscent of your tiny delicate jellyfish. Why do living things take on a new character as they shrivel and die?
Thank you, Anna. Things really do take on a new life as they fade away, it seems I’m sort of stuck on that exploration…
Lovely, like angel wings. This must explain why I can’t let go of dried roses – the petals are still so beautiful. Thank you for posting these.
Thanks, Judy. I have trouble throwing those things away, too! And not just flora! : )
These are just gorgeous! I see rabbits and ballerinas!
Thank you, Marina!
Proof that time can alter things without taking any of the beauty away… Lovely.
This is true of many things, I think! Thank you, Alessandro.
A splendid series, Karen. Seeing them in the sequence in which they’re presented here is a wonderful visual experience: the details gradually coming more into light and focus.
What a lovely comment, Lemony, thank you.
There are always high points in your explorations. This post is one of them. I am blown over by these photographs.
Joseph, many thanks for that comment. I’m happy to hear when something really resonates with someone.
The first 2 almost look like paintings to me, these are great!
Thank you very much!
Beautifully light and delicate with superb control of tone.
Thank you, Louis, I love these tones, too.
Beautiful Karen!
Hi Ann Karine! Thanks. : )
Such elegance and grace in frailty. I like the movement you have captured here, like a final dance.
agreed – what marvelous movement and melancholy wisp. Phenomenal work Karen
Thank you, Emily and Nathan.
Karen, you are so talented!
Thank you very much, Sonja. I adore your work also!
Love the last three in particular, Karen!
Cheers!
John
Karen – I have been working back through your gorgeous December 2012 posts and thinking about what I have missed while I was away. When I look at your work, it always lifts me for three reasons. The first of these is just how stunningly wonderful and intricate the natural world around us really is! The second is that you have an eye that sees nature in a way that most people don’t see it, and without your posts, might never see it! The third reason is that you use your photographic and creative skills to present what you see in the world in such a beautiful way! Every time I look at your posts I find myself absolutely captivated and uplifted and I wish I had managed to keep following them when I was away and not coping very well with mum and all that went with that, even if I didn’t post myself! In hindsight, I think they might have helped quite a bit! Silly me!
Cheers!
John
Hi John, Sorry I’m a bit slow to respond to comments, I’m having trouble keeping up with everything! What a very nice thing to write, thank you so much.
I like to think that is one of the great things about making, and taking in, art; it has a positive effect! It’s very nice to see you back at it.
Best wishes,
Karen
Your body of work is amazing and shows a tremendous eye for perfection. Congratulations on this piece!
Mary, thank you so very much. Your comment is very kind and much appreciated!
Karen
This is so beautiful. Antique. Feminine. I dunno – just exquisite! 🙂
Thank you, Gigi. 🙂
Beautiful shots. As always, Karen.
Much thanks, Ashley. 🙂
The shift of blur and sharpness in these pictures gives me the feeling of a gentle approach, of a changing of closness an distance, ending in a fading away. Beautiful.
And all the best for 2013.
All the best in 2013 for you also. Thank you very much, your words are poetic.
A bunch of fleeting moments.
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Blow if you will,
fall wind…the flowers
have all faded.
Gansan
Lovely. Thank you.
Absolutely breathtaking and magic! (Talking about your art of seeing, Karen)
Hi Jan, thanks very kindly. : )
Portraits of flowers. Yours tell as much as the human face…