spring laughs in flowers 1

and I am so much happier now the sun is out and I can get the garden in

for my get-pushed challenge from Hope, to make a still-life that tells something about me. I waited ages for the butterfly to flutter by :)

[Meg]

This is beautiful! I love your set up and all the gorgeous colors!

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Wonderful! I know exactly what you mean about setting the objects up for a still life. It never looks natural! I am sure that there must be a formula for doing it :o)

[kali]

@mzzhope i feel clunky stting out the objects for a still life, took a while to find a composition I liked. nice exercise. I had Marika's work in mind, especially this one http://365project.org/mariyakey/365/2013-10-27 but somehow can't manage the totally dreamy look she gets. this is more me I suppose :)

[Daryl O'Hare]

Oh, that butterfly is so great! And the color and composition are fantastic. Such a FAV

[kali]

@megstorey that is my one spot where I grow just flowers, or at least let them self-seed, the rest of the garden is more for edibles, although i do mix the two for effect, you will see more as the season progresses I am sure

[kali]

@steampowered yes I should look into that, it is also about closing down the angles, I tried dozens lol

[kali]

@darylo thankyu Daryl

[Hope D Jennings]

Oh,this is just beautiful,Kali.The light shining on the flower and hat is lovely contrasting with the dark tones of the rock( wall?) behind.The butterfly is the cherry on top.This composition/ set up does not look clunky at all.Looks like you just dropped your hat to go get a drink of water.:) I love it.A fav!

[Hope D Jennings]

Oh and Kali..it is get pushed 69

[kali]

@mzzhope thanks for that, i forget what week it is! Glad you like it, I thought you would :)

[Sandra]

You have got the dreamy quality captured, well done.

[Lisa Stein]

Such a lovely garden scene. Makes me want to work in the garden, too!

[Sue Rose]

Beautiful set up and I love those orange flowers against the darkness. Gorgeous shot.

[kali]

@suesmith @pflaume @buccleugh thankyou ladies, yes those california poppies really pop in this

[Yao RL]

love the way the flowers jump out off the frame.

[Sarah Emery]

Beautiful.

[Chatreya (Cat)]

That's gardening alright. ♥

[ZambianLass]

Awesome set up

[kali]

@raininmyshoes loving these little hearts, they turn red in my inbox :)

[Rachel]

So beautiful and love the dreamy processing

[Linda]

Lovely light and story telling. It is really appealing.

[kali]

@roseolivia @happysnap thankyou Rachel and Linda, appreciate your comments

[Stephanie Swift]

Beautiful composition, colour, and processing!

[trishaclancy]

So beautiful. Makes me want to get the picnic basket out!

[Mike Gifford]

The processing and final result is really nice....good going!

[kali]

@mikegifford nice of you Mike, thankyou

[Junko Y]

What a great challenge, and what a great way to meet it! Your compiled still life is beautifully descriptive, and enlarged, that butterfly really "sings" in your picture. I also like how your orange flowers burst beyond the border!

[kali]

@jyokota thanks so much Junko