Astraddled by judithg

Astraddled

We had an astrantia in a pot for about 3 years and it was looking quite sorry for itself so last year when we dug out a new flower bed I decided to give it a shot in the ground. In fact it was very root bound so with some difficulty I split it in two and planted the two halves. And they both went absolutely bonkers. In fact I am going to split them and move them to the back of the bed as as they are too big to be at the front. The bees have arrived in force and I dug out my macro attachment thing - not very good and then went with my zoom lens - much better. I gave Nigel a choice of two shots and then chose my own - focus not quite spot on in his choice - don't know why I ask him really.
Thanks so much for putting my cat pic on PP - I was very surprised it was so popular - possibly because Monty got 'jumped' by an aggressive black cat just afterwards - it shot out of a hedge with teeth and claws bared and we had to cross the road quick as it was bracing itself for another attack. Poor Monty yelped and looked a bit stunned but serves him right for all the cats he's chased up garden paths.
Three GT
1. My Great Auntie Marjorie is 90 today
2. I weeded the strawberry patch and fund lots of ripe strawberries
3. Nothing of any interest happened - which is better than something bad happening...
Lovely focus in this one!
I think we ask other people so we can defend our choice and then feel much better about it. :)
June 26th, 2013  
Like your straight on perspective!
June 26th, 2013  
really nice one.....
June 26th, 2013  
Depth of field just right and direcr POV is very effective. You might find that your astrantia will self-seed, mine do.
June 26th, 2013  
I really like your bee shot. Fav! I ask Ray about pics too - and then choose the one to post. 3. is good and definitely one to remember.
June 26th, 2013  
Lovely shot Judith
June 26th, 2013  
Sounds like you could go into horticulture. Great capture BTW.
June 26th, 2013  
Cracking shot - focus is spot on.
June 26th, 2013  
A really lovely shot, this is a flower that I have not been able to grow ,which is a shame because it presses beautifully . Btw if you want a laugh look at my pic Of Helens chubby little knees .
June 26th, 2013  
Wonderful shot with a perfect background! I like your No 3!
June 26th, 2013  
Focus looks good to me! Happy Birthday to your Aunt!
June 26th, 2013  
This is a stunning bee shot, simple and perfect and above all face on. Saski had a similar cat experience, it's really not fair!
June 26th, 2013  
@lucypics Really evil cat - and there was a small innocent one crossing the road and I bet it's being terrorised.
June 26th, 2013  
Wonderful macro and pretty colors.
June 26th, 2013  
happy 90th to Aunt Marjorie! Wonderful image faved
June 26th, 2013  
cute - like the colours and focus in this. Happy 90th to Aunt M - love your good thing #3!!
June 26th, 2013  
super macro shot judith...nice front on POV too
June 26th, 2013  
Great shot! I love the POV
June 26th, 2013  
Nice close-up - look at all its eyes! Pretty flower - never seen one before. Poor Monty.
June 26th, 2013  
Stunning! Fav! I need some of these flowers I think they're really beautiful xx
June 26th, 2013  
Beautiful shot and love your title!
June 27th, 2013  
Jo
Lovely shot, and great DoF.
June 27th, 2013  
haha, I understand your comment on mine now! The focus on the bee is better in this one tho. Any good book recommendations? - I have just finished Iain Banks' latest/last - loved it, and very interesting/sad given the circumstances.
June 28th, 2013  
@jantan Flower not as pretty though... We all enjoyed Far from the Tree (Andrew Solomon) - a massive tome but very enlightening and we enjoyed the Maggie O'Farrell. Alan Johnson's autobiography next time, a book called Hive by Jane (?) Hornby and 'Where'd you go Bernadette?' by Maria Semple - can't go wrong with a black comedy about motherhood can you??
June 28th, 2013  
No you can't - I sometimes think I am living one. Next stop Audible.co.uk
June 28th, 2013  
Wonderful, your bee is a different color than mine, love this flower!!
June 28th, 2013  
JH
I'm not surprised your cat PP'd. There's a bizarre legion of people out there who must actively search for 'cat' tagged pictures. I posted a picture of the inlaws cat a few months back and it had loads more views than my norm (which admittedly is pretty few!).

Whenever I let JB choose my photo he gets it wrong, too.
June 29th, 2013  
Wonderful shot
July 3rd, 2013  
I have that plant in my garden, as well! Beautiful shot!
July 3rd, 2013  
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