When the lilac blooms once again.. by maggiemae

When the lilac blooms once again..

Another summer’s day - cooler but lovely bright sun! I was walking down this short alleyway and there were numerous beautiful flowers leaning over the fences. Unfortunately the houses were not so pleasant -probably all rental but the plants were there before them.
Three good things;
1. aperture f4 seems to work a lot in DOF.
2. I’ve been round the world today in 365!
3. Found a pair of shoes in the back of my wardrobe that I never wear. Noticed as they were the brand Merrill I put them on - so comfortable! They are an ivory colour which doesn’t go with a lot of things… but now, I don’t care. Wear’n them!
Boo
ooh I can smell the fragrance from here!
January 7th, 2019  
What a fantastic image
January 7th, 2019  
I love lilac. We once planted a lilac tree but it never did anything but Cathy has a gorgeous one in her front garden. This is such a lovely shot...I feel like I’m walking down that alleyway!
January 7th, 2019  
@happypat It much less glamorous in real life but fortunately clean and no graffiti!
January 7th, 2019  
@huvesaker They were too high for me to smell and I"m no good at jumping now!
January 7th, 2019  
Lovely shot, such vibrant colours.
January 7th, 2019  
amazing focus and clarity, and a welcome pop of colour for me in our winter :)
January 7th, 2019  
oh, and i was wondering if it's buddleia rather than lilac???
January 7th, 2019  
Gorgeous light and color to your photo. Good to find a pair of shoes especially if they are comfortable. This is the time of year to wear light colored shoes I’m sure they will look stunning on you
January 7th, 2019  
DOF and leading lines along with the comp is lovely! I can almost imagine the heady scent of lilacs!
January 7th, 2019  
I can almost smell them .... so lovely to see with the dead of winter here right now.
January 7th, 2019  
This is really lovely! fav
January 7th, 2019  
@pistache You just might be right but then so might I. Buddlia is also called 'Summer lilac"
January 7th, 2019  
@maggiemae aha well 365 is always teaching me things :)
January 7th, 2019  
@grammyn Nowadays you can wear anything!
Differing hem lengths, singlet out, holes in jeans, colours that don't match!
January 7th, 2019  
@pistache Besides buddlia doesn't fit with that song....lilac etc.
January 7th, 2019  
Lovely shot, focus, dof
January 7th, 2019  
Just gorgeous!
January 7th, 2019  
definitely three good things today! The flowers are so bright and cheerful and I love the way you have taken them.
January 7th, 2019  
Lovely colourful picture when everything here is so dull!
January 7th, 2019  
i can almost smell it maggie :)
January 7th, 2019  
Nicely done I like the depth as well as the colour :) fav
January 7th, 2019  
Really nice composition for this image.
January 7th, 2019  
A lovely composition
January 7th, 2019  
A lovely photo, I love the flowers hanging over the dance!
January 7th, 2019  
Beautiful focus! Lovely lilac!
January 8th, 2019  
Great dof and composition!
January 8th, 2019  
Love the colour and your dof, but do wonder if this is lilac. I know what you mean about rentals, the tenants rarely look after the gardens.
January 8th, 2019  
@maggiemae That’s definitely true
January 8th, 2019  
@golftragic I think it is what I commented to @pistache - a buddlia (Buddleja davidii) but commonly known as 'summer lilac"!but commonly known as 'summer lilac"!
January 8th, 2019  
Very colourful capture. And I agree that f4 makes for some great DoF results.
January 8th, 2019  
@maggiemae Fair enough, thanks MM. I didn't see that comment.
January 8th, 2019  
@golftragic Shows you are more knowledgeable than I am, Marnie!
January 8th, 2019  
Dof works great to isolate them
January 8th, 2019  
So very delightful, gorgeous colour.
January 8th, 2019  
lovely Maggiemae
January 8th, 2019  
Stunning clarity on the Lilac and wonderful DOF, fav!
January 8th, 2019  
Love the DOF and blooms! Fav.
January 8th, 2019  
Love love love this. Magical look to it and the lines and colour are fabulous. Instant fav
January 8th, 2019  
A lovely summery scene.

We have been away for a few days so I can't comment on all the photos I have missed, but I have checked them out. I will slowly catch up over the next few days. Off to bed early tonight though.
January 8th, 2019  
Absolutely stunning. Jealous of the color. Snowing here today.
January 8th, 2019  
What a lovely place to walk... beautiful lilacs and great leading lines
January 8th, 2019  
Striking colours.
January 8th, 2019  
Gorgeous light, gorgeous colours.
January 8th, 2019  
Maggiemae, this is spectacular
January 9th, 2019  
Gorgeous looking lilac. a different kind from the one we have around our house. love the purple colour though.
January 9th, 2019  
A beautiful blossom, and lovely lighting. Lilac or no.
January 9th, 2019  
A wonderful shot.
January 10th, 2019  
Such wonderful colors!
January 10th, 2019  
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