Camellia came.. by maggiemae

Camellia came..

I also have camellias which provide a bright spark in our garden! This one provided some experimentation with my camera which would not focus.
Three good things;
1 I found my errant camera lens cap which slipped down the side of the car seat - it had fallen neatly into the small rubbish bag which I had shifted to look for this naughty cap!
2. Chocolates are on my food list to buy!
3. We both seem to need to sleep so much - have to stand strong somehow - otherwise we may not wake up!
Gorgeous color. Love it when I find the missing lens cap!!!
August 31st, 2017  
Like the way the centre stands out
August 31st, 2017  
@alophoto I'm sure it was trying to hide, Amanda and was laughing at me turning upside down under the seat!
August 31st, 2017  
Bep
Wonderful warm colour.
August 31st, 2017  
Such an absolutely brilliant color for your Camellia. Mine are a hot pink but I love this brilliant color.

Considering the travels you have been on for the last three months youprobably need tons of rest. I think I like what you have put on your shopping list too! Can't go wrong with chocolates and go ahead and add ice cream while you're at it!
August 31st, 2017  
@grammyn Actually when we were in the States, Katy - we had frozen yoghurt and I think I like that better than the sweetish ice-cream!
August 31st, 2017  
@maggiemae you have a more discerning taste bud than I do! If it's cold it's good! Ice cream, yogurt, it's all the same to me
August 31st, 2017  
Very nice
August 31st, 2017  
interesting light
August 31st, 2017  
@hrs I used an old shoebox that was white inside for this photo, Helen and had a tiny spotlight on my forehead!
August 31st, 2017  
Funny how you can keep going when you have to but all of a sudden collapse when you get home? I knew your cap would be somewhere but it's amazing how they can escape detection for so long! Camellias are amazing in that they can stand such low temperatures yet look quite tropical while doing it!
August 31st, 2017  
@happypat You are right - different times of the year for different camellias but these ones have survived frosts and cold rain! John and I had turns going out to look for that errant cap under the car seat!
August 31st, 2017  
I like the clean lines and composition. Good news on the lens cap!
August 31st, 2017  
Despite any focussing problems, you came up with a great result. Both in the image and in finding the lost lens cap which must have been satisfying. hope you enjoyed chocolates to celebrate.
August 31st, 2017  
Such a lovely image , glad you found your lens cap , Ive lost one and its not been found
August 31st, 2017  
Such a pretty flower. Glad you found the lens cap, they can be sneaky sometimes can't they.
September 1st, 2017  
Very pretty! Love the light and colour.
September 1st, 2017  
@dawnee John has in the past, put a tiny hole in the cap and tied it on with a bit of strong and thin string to the camera. Hasn't done it yet with this one!
September 1st, 2017  
This is beautiful. Jet lag is real, it just takes time to recover. Your body was on north America's time for quite a while!
September 1st, 2017  
@louannwarren Yes, you are right - for 3 and 1/2 months! Sleeping is better than staying awake though!
September 1st, 2017  
Nice capture. Love your 3 good things :)
September 1st, 2017  
nice DoF, I have a piece of dark chocolate everyday
September 1st, 2017  
@hjbenson I use chocolate as a reward Harry! If we have done something really good, the chocolate comes out of the cupboard!
September 1st, 2017  
Lovely capture...#2 Theo's 70% cacao dark chocolate with sea salt is my one and only vice :)...Theo's chocolates are made in Seattle.
September 1st, 2017  
@seattlite Oh that sounds wonderful - sea salt! I like the 'salted caramel" one but also any that have nuts in them!
September 1st, 2017  
Gorgeous. Sweet dreams when you allow yourself to sleep.
September 1st, 2017  
An impressive addition to your experiments with the new camera.
September 1st, 2017  
Nice composition and light.
September 1st, 2017  
Beautiful shot and colours.
September 1st, 2017  
I can see you are back here now, in time when Camellias are open.
September 1st, 2017  
Interesting shadows around the center of the flower
September 1st, 2017  
Awesome shot
September 1st, 2017  
beautiful colours and shot.
September 1st, 2017  
Lovely colour and capture
September 1st, 2017  
I love the shadows on the petals - the colour is so pretty too.
September 1st, 2017  
Lovely vibrant red. Love what look like shadow on the petals.
September 1st, 2017  
Very pretty and love the shadows, great about the lens cap!
September 1st, 2017  
A very beautiful effect..., btwi am just about to put a picture on for you
September 1st, 2017  
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