These are macro photographs of some of the little seedheads in my garden that are no bigger than my thumbnail. They have been mostly snuggled under snow for eternity the winter… But today spring actually seemed like it temporarily meant business and it got to work rolling back those white carpets that have been covering the fields and lawns and sleepy flowerbeds. A brilliant day full of warmth, sunshine and riotous birdsong. Who could possibly stay indoors?
[From the series In Transition: Seedhead Series. (click on images to view them larger)]
© Karen McRae, 2015
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I am loving having my bedroom window open a tiny bit so that the ‘riotous bird song’ can filter in all day long. It’s such a joyful sound, and how I’ve missed it!!
Oh, me too, Scilla! What a luxury an open window is.
A botanical delight! Twist and Shout!
Ha, yes! : ) Yesterday was a twist and shout kind of day, for sure. Today we have fresh snow… Oh well. Thank you, Steven.
Lovelovelove this series!
Oh, thanks so much, Johnny! : )
I love its focus and blurred. Great series !!
The magic of macro, so much fun to experiment with. I’m so happy you enjoy these, Carlos, thank you!
Fantastic, Karen. I was just shooting similar plants when I was in SC. They seemed so hardy to withstand the harsh winter which was not as tough as yours. Here’s to renewal and springtime.
Oh yes, here’s to spring and renewal, thank you, Jane! We’ve had a slight snowy setback overnight but it shouldn’t last too long.
Aren’t they lovely!
Thank you, Sue! : )
Hello Karen, this ist the beauty of plants even when they are without life. Much expressiv!!
Thank you, yes, we can certainly find beauty in decay.
Oh, Karen, I’d missed your lonesome beauties! So happy to see them… 🙂
They were just sleeping for the winter! Thanks very much, Marina. : )
sooo pretty !!
Thank you, Gwennie!
these are stunning,worthy of printouts! I love the mixed focus it gives it a lovely dreamy look.
I’m glad you think so, thanks so very much!
Happy spring to you, Karen !
Thank you, and to you too! today was just beautiful. : )
Ah, the flower fairies have been hard at work in your garden. I will take my children to the fields and see what evidence we can find amidst the melting piles.
Such tiny beautiful gifts. Thank you.
What Jen said and then the words. xx
Thanks to both of you! I think spring is finally onto something…
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Karen these are beautiful! They remind me of fairies. Spring is indeed on its way : )
I’m pretty sure there are fairies in my garden… : )
Thanks very much, Nareen!
Oh, I love your seedhead macros! The spirals are marvelous. More gorgeous days and images to come:)
When I was poking around in the garden I noticed the dried spiral leaves of these plants were just as lovely as the seedheads – I’m not sure why I hadn’t noticed this before…? Thanks very much, Elena, today was blissfully warm. : )
This is why you are one of my favorite… period
Ah, you are very kind, Mario. Thank you, sincerely!
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Exquisite Karen, really beautiful and so skilfully done!
Thank you, Adrian! Sometimes when I think it might be hard to pull more out of a subject a small detail comes along to shift things..
Beautiful series, Karen!
Thank you so much, Anette!
Just love these twists and coils – these images are Spring, Summer and Winter to me, beautiful.
Yes, all the seasons held in here, somehow. Thanks very much, Cath! xx
Beautiful.
Thank you!
your photography are some of the best images on this site. thanks for sharing
Wow, thank you for your very kind comment. It is a labour of love for sure.
These pictures are absolutely amazing! It reminds me of the delicacy with which a ballerina dances. These are stunning!
Thank you Dija!
Love these!
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Very atmospheric! Good work with the focusing/blurring…i find it hard to do but all your shots seem to work well.
Absolutely lovely!
Lovely curls, beautiful series.
Such an intricate set of photos. You bring these seedheads into the stark world of fantasy with this series, simply beautiful. And also very good to hear that spring actually does exist in your part of the world ~ hope you are enjoying its freedom!
These are stunning!
Ahhh…. deep breathe of spring, I love the twisty leaves.
I’m happy for you! They have thrown caution to the wind in this dance, haven’t they?
So lovely! So very pretty!
these are gentle and beautiful.
I’m glad you like them, thank you. : )
The twists and turns of the leaves and the delicate translucent petals fill me with delight Karen!
I’m very happy to hear that, Anna! Thank you!
truly fantastic micro macros 🙂
thank you!
Poor you, Karen – the snow must be such a drag by now. Your macros are beautiful – I like the defiance in the seed heads’ “postures”.
The snow is finally gone, Richard. Today was beautiful _ spring will hopefully stick around now.
Thanks very much.
So gorgeous!
These seedheads are so lovely – very strong stand alone pieces.
Delicate and ethereal.
stunning xx you are so talented
That’s very kind, thank you!
Great photos, Karen. Delicate, silvery colours, masterful composition. I love the twisted leaf dancing around the flower.
Thanks very much, Dominique. Those twisty leaves were wonderfully silvery after the winter.
I love your seed head series. Such a delicate force.
Wow those are amazing photos!
In each seed the miracle of a new life.
These work beautifully as a set Karen.