get pushed #76 - a new beginning by summerfield

get pushed #76 - a new beginning

mary @m9f9l is my partner this week for the get pushed challenge. her challenge is "a shot depicting new beginnings/rebirth (in honor of the new year!)"

the allan gardens have gorgeous peace lilies all over the gardens. they are beautiful to look at especially when they're in a large cluster. there are many new shoots/buds and flowers emerging but this one seems to be an anomaly as it is really a lot taller than the other shoots/buds, as if to say "look at me, i'm pretty!" pretty, indeed, she is, especially when she opens up to her full potential.
@m9f9l - here's my reply to your challenge. bit of a cop-out but with a partial move, prepping for a five-week holiday and fighting the flu, my creativity hat's crumpled and not working so well. well, actually not working at all!
January 5th, 2014  
Definitely a great shot for your challenge
January 5th, 2014  
It is very pretty! Nice shot for the new year. Hope you feel better soon : )
January 5th, 2014  
Pretty shot! Peace lilies make wonderful indoor plants too. They help clear toxins out of the air.
January 5th, 2014  
Beautiful solitaire photo.
January 5th, 2014  
Funny how much new beginnings are unnoticed in the seeming dead of winter. Nice.
January 5th, 2014  
It has a lovely shape. Sorry you're not feeling well. I had a cold also which settled into my chest (as in tried to make a permanent home there!) Been throwing everything at it, and it feels like it's finally getting the hint.
January 6th, 2014  
Beautiful shot and perfect response to your challenge. Great job with the lights and darks in the background too.
January 6th, 2014  
@summerfield You have the flu too? Poor thing. How are you up and around? I have flu or a cold, and i have just had to lay around. Where are you going for five weeks? I hope it is warm there.
January 6th, 2014  
@espyetta - i had been to the doctor's this afternoon. apparently it's not flu but just a common cold that's now affecting my sinus. yup, if it was flu, i'd be in bed for a week! going to the philippines to take photos! leaving next monday for san francisco to meet my bff then we fly together to manila on the wednesday. i'll be landing back here on feb. 15. earlier if money runs out, will stay forever if i win the lottery. :-)
January 6th, 2014  
Hey, five week holiday must be well deserved! More peace lilies in your travels!
January 6th, 2014  
ahh! beautiful beautiful shot! love the bokeh and the focus!
January 6th, 2014  
I've been meaning to get to Allen Gardens forever - but never make it. Must be great to visit in the winter!
January 6th, 2014  
Depicts the theme perfectly, lovely shot xx
January 6th, 2014  
Beautiful shot for the challenge. Love the graceful curve of the petal.
January 7th, 2014  
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