04 December 2011

I Heart Macro: Staying In

Angel Wing Begonia, Magdalena, NM, Dec. 2011
Last winter I gave myself the assignment to explore winter colors and textures, and though I doubt I'll ever grow fond of the season I did enjoy gaining a new perspective on its subtle natural beauty. This year I'm revisiting the assignment and, for now at least, will be exploring what might be termed "intimate landscapes," that is, the small beauties I find and create within my and others' homes this season. This shot was just what I was hoping to present for this week's I Heart Macro. The begonia plant, still a baby, was a cutting from a dear friend's plant (hers is easily 6 feet tall) and has graciously decided to begin blooming just as winter finishes off the last of my tender flowering plants outside. I got some other nice indoor shots today that I'll share during the week as I find time to Photoshop them. I hope you all have a good week.

4 comments:

Nadege, said...

A lovely macro.

Jenni said...

I love that beautiful jolt of bright pink. And the name..angel wing..how gorgeous. Have fun exploring Winter...I will do the same for Summer!
Jenni

kareninkenai said...

this is just too beautiful. excellent image. thanks so very much for posting. (visiting from i heart macro)

T... said...

beautiful shot, what a pretty colour