Hello friends! I seem to see photos of ranunculus everywhere these days and, since we all love them, I thought join in again and share a few more from my recent shoots. What is it we so love about these sweet flowers?
This week has been a whirlwind of fun and creative activities. I’ve been heavily into research and planning for my trip to Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston, doing detailed studies of public and private gardens, architecture and other aspects for my photo shoots. I’ve been setting up and transferring files to my new 27″ iMac which I already love for its beauty, elegance and speed. And D and I got our new iPads which are so gorgeous and tremendous fun but which I also foresee becoming vital production tools.
And blossoms abound, so I’m torn between my lovely new tech devices indoors and my camera and the exploding spring outdoors.
But, in a few days I’ll be leaving it all behind to go on the road (D will be here holding the fort), first meeting my brother in Atlanta to spend a few days driving the Antebellum Trail and visiting and photographing Savannah. Then I’ll be meeting up with Flickr friends Tina and Kelly, photographing more of the area, including Beaufort and on to Charleston. (I’d love any advice you have on what to see and do in the Low Country, as it’s called.)
I’ve scheduled some posts ahead and plan to stay in touch while traveling, via here, Facebook and Twitter. (I just downloaded a nifty app called Zapd which makes mini websites that you can post directly from your iPhone or iPad so I hope to try out some of those as well so you can follow along on the trip.)
Lastly, thank you all for your wonderful comments and welcome to new followers. I hope you enjoy your visits here.
Wishing you a very beautiful week.
xo – g
I was just yesterday looking at some photos of ranunculus and wondering if they had any at our local shops. And now I want them even more! :)
Have a wonderful trip, I'm sure you will come back with lots and lots of amazing photos :)
Beautiful!
Have a wonderful time on your travels Georgianna. Can't wait to see your Savannah photos … oooh, can't wait!
(PS. I just found you at twitter and said hello, not sure if you saw that!)
I love the shades of pink with white. Two of the best colours! I hope you have a lovely trip. Oh the photos you're going to come back with!!
love it! I think I love the circular form of ranunculus combined with the unpredictable wiggles and shapes it also features. Organic order.
Happy travels!
Your pictures are so magic Georgianna, thanks for sharing..
HugsMonica
It sounds like you have a lovely trip planned! I'm looking forward to your photos – those soft and oh so special ones only you seem to be able to take – of it!
Stay safe and be happy!
Blessings!
Ann
Cooing with delight here again. WHAT beauty! sigh!! swoon!! :) What magic.
I'm so excited for you for your trip, and very glad you are meeting up with friends and family.
smiles!
-Sherilyn
Firstly the ranunculus, they are the most delicious looking flowers. I love them with a passion. Secondly, how exciting for you planning your trip away. New iPads woohoo, I am writing on my new one now and I love it!
X have a happy week G.
absolutely gourgeus..I am in love with your pictures!!! Soooo beautiful!
Hi G
I think ranunculus are a favourite because of how similar they are to roses in appearance. I love the first photo where you've inserted the butterflies.
Sounds like an exciting few weeks ahead for you and I hope you find time to play with your new toys!
Judith
Perhaps what is so striking about this flower is its sheer "showiness." It seems so relaxed in form,lacy and feminine. I must get some for my garden! Have fun on your trip and be safe.
Brenda
you are such an inspiration! I just love your soft touch and all the beautiful vases and ways you displayed these……thanks for the beauty today!
Oh, this is truly magical… so gorgeous!
Looking at your photos makes me feel that spring is near :) xo Moa
Lovely photos…have a fantastic trip:) Hugs, Jen
OK, now I just have to go to my local florist and see if I can get some ranunculus! :) These are simply gorgeous! Have a safe and wonderful trip, dear g. I will look forward to seeing all your photos of the Low Country — I'm sure they will be beautiful!
xoxo
I can't wait to see all the lovely pictures from your trip.
As for these ranunculus… I have a vase by my window sill at home, but I am so happy to be able to look at these at work! You captured them beautifully.
Ranunculus, cabbage roses, peonies, sigh, these make me feel at peace. I think these are some of your most lovely subjects. I send you wishes for a great trip, safe and fun! Blessings dear.
Gorgeous images.
ooooohh I´m spechless
So beautiful….amazing collection of inspirational blooms. Your work is always so enjoyable to see. Sx
you are going to have such a great time in georgia and south carolina….i can't wait to see the pictures either….i'll bet the gardens there are breathtaking. it should be a really fun trip for you…
isn't the imac fun? i love mine and it is amazing to see my photos so big. i can't wait to get an ipad too!!! someday…
hugs, cindy
Hi Georgianna,
Ranunculus is one of natures perfections. It is just perfect and it does not matter what colour. they are all beautiful.
I am VERY impressed with all the technology that you are embracing!
I wish you Happy and Safe Travelling!
All the best.
Love,
Ingrid
Your photos are absolutely beautiful and inspirational. Makes me feel like painting!-Lynn
Sounds like you are going to be a busy girl for a while. The photos are so lovely and I love the butterflies as a backdrop. Have fun with your new toys. V
Hi Georgianna,
Beautiful photos as always! You are going to love Charleston-so many beautiful gardens and home etc. We went to Middleton Place and loved it but every home in the historic district has a garden.
When we went last year there were house and garden tours that I went on and it was April when we went-no cameras were allowed inside but in the garden was okay.
I can't wait to see the photos you take there.
Enjoy your trip!
Carolyn
Ranunculus – yes we all love them. The perfect feminine shape and the gorgeous colours they come in. They are so photogenic. :) Sounds like you have a lot of fun things going on. How fun to meet up with Flickr-friends irl! I do hope to meet some too one day. And I love to have a mac and ipad myself. :) Safe travelling and have fun! xo
OK, that does it!! I feel like jumping in my car right now to find some of these lovely flowers somewhere!! As usual, you've outdone yourself G!!
Have a safe and wonderful trip, and I can't wait to see what beautiful images you come home with:)
These are beyond gorgeous, G.! Have a wonderful trip … can't wait to see your photos! xo
I think it is because they are soft, pert, whimsical and strong all at once. I cannot see them enough, so thank you for showing your version!
I never tire of these gorgeous flowers or your magnificent work!
Have a fantastic trip Georgianna!
Beautiful post today! Gorgeous in fact. Enjoy your travels and I'll look forward to seeing pictures of your visit. Blessings, Pamela
Salut Georgianna, those pictures are amazingly delicate looking and so beautiful in colouring – wow! I hope you have a great trip and look forward to the results of it – no pressure ;-) Love from London xo
just stunning floral work!!!!
Bonjour Georgianna – You live such a creative life – love your work as always! xx
I love, love , love this photos with one of my favorite flowers :-)!!!
Hugs,
Yvonne
happy traveling :)
I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever warm up around here….anyway, it's so nice to see your gorgeous photos, so spring-like, fresh, and full of life. You are so talented, Georgianna!
as always – fantastic images! Perhaps it is the strength of the color and the delicate petals that attracts us! Have a wonderful low country trip! Savannah is gorgeous to photograph! Can't wait to take a peek at what you see there!
OK, so maybe you could bring me some flowers?! ;)
They are so gorgeous and ruffly, and colorful, and photogenic, like Karin says.
I can't wait to see you and have some fun in Savannah and Beaufort! See you in less than a week!!!!
Oh these are so very pretty! and the light is beautiful, too.
Have a wonderful trip :)
Simply stunning!
Have fun on your vacay!
Can God have created a flower more beautiful? The petals look like they are velvet to the touch. Enchanting! Have a wonderful trip, and soak it all in. You have such an adventure ahead!
There IS something so special about these flowers… that words just don't seem to capture. But through your creative displays and gorgous images they are certainly at the loveliest they could possibly be g!
I have recently visited Reynolda Gardens not too far from where I live in North Carolina. The Weeping Cherry trees were spectacular. A visit to Charleston sounds delightful… have a grand, grand trip!
Happy traveling and can't wait to see photos when you get back! Love how you've captured these happy, unassuming flowers
wHAT A LOVELY COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS ON YOUR BLOG! cONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING THEM!
Oh your photos are just awesome. Such beautiful flowers. So glad that I found your blog!
I love my iMac (it is only 21,5") I bought it for myself as a christmas present:)
There IS something so special about these flowers…there is so many colors of them, they are very romantic, the shape and so many layers…they are just magical.
Have a nice trip and looking forward to see spectacular shots.
Henrietta
oh G! i think these might be my new favorite flower! i keep seeing you post about them~~ beautiful pics as always! hope you are having a great week!! :)
oh, what wonderful pictures…and exciting news…wish you a wonderful road trip and much fun…hope you will have a great time…take care and i´m looking forward for your new pictures…cheers and hugs…and so much more…i…
These are gorgeous flowers. I think its a combo of their pastel colours, and all the wonderful layers unfolding, its a promise of something wonderful coming. It sounds like you have a fun trip planned. Busy, but a good kind of busy!! Enjoy your trip!!
I had to see your beautiful images again, and again, incredible!!!! and think I have to have ranunculos in my garden…
hugs dear Georgianna
Oh how beautiful!! My absolute favorite flowers, just love this time of year when these are around. Going to be planting some soon, sure hope they do well. Do you plant these in your garden? If so any tips? Have a wonderful weekend my friend!! :)
Gorgeous shots, g. You must get tired of my saying that over and over again, but your photography always takes my breath away. :)
Enjoy your new tech toys and your upcoming trip!
Hugs,
Zuzu
I have fake ranunculus flowers at home! And yours are just beautiful. Your trip sounds so exciting, am stoked to see the outcome of your trip. :)
And ooh, you got yourself the new iPad 2? I'm eyeing one but they're only available in the US as of now so am hoping my friend will be able to help me with that.
I wish you a safe flight and trip to your destinations, dearest G. :) And happy April to you. Much love. x
Beautiful flowers and photography! Have a lovely trip!
Hi again,
Thank you for the tip on using handmade paper as a backdrop. Very useful. I agree with your thoughts on using fabric.
Love,
Ingrid xx
La luz entra a raudales, ilumina y embellece.
Fantástica conjugación de flores y mariposas, todo dulzura.
Un fuerte abrazo
Dearest sweet g, it's wonderful to get back in the swing of things here on blogland. These flower photos are such a delight! I really adore how your flower arrangement and all those gorgeous vases!
How exciting to know you are leaving on a road trip with D!! Have a lovely merry happy and safe trip sweet friend! Love to you!
simply fabulous as always!!…Have a wonderful time on your travels dear Georgianna. Can't wait to see your Savannah photos!
xoxo
lila
Hi Georgianna, Thank you for this beautiful inspiration!! The flowers with the butterflies look so dreamy and pretty!!! How exciting to get a shiny new 27" mac and a new ipad!! Hope you have a fantastic and inspiring field trip. Have fun and look forward to reading about it! Have a lovely week. Wini xo
These photographs are so soothing to the sight. Just gorgeous, simply gorgeous! *sigh*
These are just gorgeous G, such lovely soft light and colour. And wow you and D got the 27" iMac!!! Nice, I'm glad to see you're already loving it. And new iPads too, no doubt you'll put them to good work! Enjoy your time on the road over the next little while, and have fun meeting Flickr friends, I hope that someday either you and D will come here or Daniel & I will see you on your side of the Atlantic for a meet up too :)
Georgi
Whatever you do on your return please dont worry to reply to my comment as I see you have 62 here!
I had to add one though as you have some gorgeous photos for us here-I especially like the butterflies in the pastel tones!
Hope you're having a successful trip
Love Kat x
Hi Georgianna, Your blog is absolutely beautiful and your photo's are stunning! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Georgianna, April already and spring is definitely with us. Thankyou for sharing more delightful photos with us. Safe travels.
I think ranunculus are one of the prettiest flowers to photograph.
As always, your photos are beautiful and inspiring!
Lucky, lucky Tina and Kelly. I am a little bit jealous.
Hi georgianna, so great to be back and see your incredible work.. I love your colours and composition and of course the ranunculus.. So beautiful. Carla xx
Ranunculus, and lisianthus, are such favourite flowers to photograph. The colours are soft and most suitable for the soft light-filled look you give them. Beautiful work! :oD