i woke up at 4:00 this morning and i finished reading 'julie and julia' - i enjoyed it and have been looking forward to the movie. i think from the previews a few hollywood embellishments will be made *wink*. so after sitting a bit - i got my lazy self in gear and went to my little secret garden. 
i took the tripod and my fiddy (50mm) and wandered about. the garden was freshly watered and the water glistened on what seemed like hundreds of yellow and orange marigolds. truly - how can one frown at a marigold? it's not possible i tell you! not at all. little orbs of sunshine swirled with a spicy, earthy scent. add to that 
aroma fresh rosemary, chives and thyme - heaven. salvia was in full splendor though it seemed a bit early for bees as i only spotted one brave enough to play dodge with sprinklers. without further ado (notice the shakespearian style word, no?)
Pure magic........... just sayin'!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely blog you have!
ReplyDeleteYour Marigolds look different to ours.I'm going to stalk one, shoot it, and show you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to spend a morning! I wish we had a place like that around here. Do you use manual exposure for all of your shots?
ReplyDeletehello garden ...my how you bloom and shine!
ReplyDeletewait...I'm still mulling over the fact that you were up at 4am.....okay, now I'm with you :)
ReplyDeleteand chary chary quite controwry, how does your garden grow ?...I had to make it rhyme and that's hard to do with words that don't exist....anyhow, I think that garden of yours is fabulous and now I'm officially jealous !
such beautiful shots!
ReplyDeletei used to HATE marigolds as a child, but then i grew up and got some taste. :)
Love the photos Char, I like being up early in the am,say 5 or 6ish.You go girl.
ReplyDeleteMarigolds are really cheerful and they have a job to do in the garden by keeping some pests at bay. Love them.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful, as ever.
Beautiful photos. Makes me want to go to the garden and visit the flowers! Marigolds remind me of my childhood.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue sky in the last photo! Wonderful!!
Absolutely beautiful, tranquil shots. I do the same thing -- sneak up nice and early before the world knows I am awake and catch it all unfolding ...
ReplyDeleteLovely!
What a beautiful garden tour. It is just lovely.
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ps: julie and julia~ Bliss. : )
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow utterly lovely! I adored seeing your photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for the tip on the Julia and Julie book. I have been looking forward to the movie, but had no idea it was based on an actual book. I'll have to find that one. :)
-Francesca
Thanks for the walk in your garden!
ReplyDeletethe flowers in my yard are really sad looking right now. you garden looks lush. you must have a very green thumb.
ReplyDeletei REALLY like these shots. and i can't wait to see that movie!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to the movie, too. We'll have to compare notes on it.
ReplyDeleteShakespeare in the garden marigolds! Now that's class! Love the pics, as always, Char!
ReplyDeletei had marigolds too in my garden and although they don't smell good, their colors and profusion make them my favorite...
ReplyDeleteyour closeup photos are very good...as always.
i cannot wait to see that movie, i started reading that blog way back when. who doesn't love their fiddy.
ReplyDeletewow, stunning shots you found...lovely garden!
ReplyDeleteThe orange marigold is just beautiful! Love the texture you added to quite a few of these photographs. A day spent in a beautiful garden is a day well spent. & I'll have to check into that book as I just saw a preview about the film last night. And our garden is swarming with bumblebees! They love my pink phlox.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty photos!
ReplyDeleteapril - texture was only added to two of the shots - the rest is the DOF and bokeh. :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteHi Char: Totally looking forward to watching the movie as well. How amazing is Meryl? She embodies her characters. Wonderful shots as always. Thanx so much for your guest posting sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful shots Char...you are such an inspiration to me!
ReplyDeleteThey are all beautiful. I love the third photo down especially. Have a great evening. ~Cindy
ReplyDeleteI have always had a special place in my heart for marigolds. It is the first flower from seed I was ever successful with many moons ago when my girls were young.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
oh! that 3rd one is my favorite! what a wonderful garden.
ReplyDeleteI was able to see a sneak peak preview of Julie & Julia... You are going to love it!
ReplyDeleteI am totally looking forward to that movie. Did you like the book? I'll check the library for it. Your macro pictures are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate thing with marigolds...hate the smell, but love them growing next to the tomatoes...you may have converted me completely with these photos!
ReplyDeleteYou take the most gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so wonderful.
x
PS - I have not heard of that book or movie...I am off to investigate.
Yum. Love your photoshoot in the garden!
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