Simple Beauty

Beautyberries, that is. I never knew what they were called until I shot this and had to look it up. 365 is so educational!

[Paula W]

And I've learnt something new too, thank you. What an amazing colour they are and so lovely against the bokeh background.

[Joan]

Lovely!

[Tony]

Beautifully captured.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Lovely - I like the contest between the vibrant berries and the shriveled leaves.

[Janet B.]

I love the unique color of beautyberries, and your image really shows it off so well! The lovely light on both the berries and the crumpled leaves really stands out against the darker background. This is a beautiful capture, Milanie!

[Jane Pittenger]

really nice contrasts hre

[GaryW]

Totally agree!! I love the light, the color, the bokeh...and the simple beauty! :- )

[Ann]

Yes it is.

[Julie Ryan]

I really like this; very pretty purple "beautyberries". Never heard of it, but it's a good name.

[Gena Pegg]

The color and light are wonderful on this image. Love the background also.

[Gayle Sears]

They are so pretty. I like the withered leaves with the berries.

[Islandgirl]

I too have learnt so much for this site!
Love the color and focus on the berries against the pretty background!

[Mickey Anderson]

Cool focus and berries!!

[Sandy]

That color really pops. Beautiful composition.

[Kate Goring]

Such a delicate shot, I love the pop of purple.

[Rick]

Great shot and dof on this one.

[Yeshanghai]

Great colors and lighting

[Steve]

Nice find and capture. Love the color!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Perfect name for them, and so nicely photographed.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Lovely shot.

[Issi Bannerman]

Ah, this is lovely. I love your background and DOF. Beautiful Beautyberries!

[Annika]

simple and just so beautiful

[sally agnew]

Gorgeous colour, lighting and DOF :)

[Anja]

The purple really stands out, lovely shot!

[gloria jones]

Great focus, dof, composition, light

[Mariana Visser]

lovely, are they edible?

[Milanie]

@mv_wolfie I have not read anywhere that says they're edible - Native Americans would boil the roots and leaves for medicinal purposes but not the berries. Animals do eat them as an important food source.

[Rosan]

How pretty. Love the color.

[Irene Marshall]

Pretty capture great light.

[ShirleyB]

Great shot, lovely lighting and colour

[Kim]

Beautiful color and detail!

[Susan]

Indeed it is! These are very pretty - thank you for helping the rest of us to learn too.

[Allison Maltese]

Don't you love this bush? I wanted to get one for the yard but could not talk my husband into it, Maybe next year. Beautiful light in your photo.