Urban allium

Across the street here in west London there is a community garden. An oasis in a built-up area and a precious resource for the many people without their own outdoor space. There are swings and slides for the children, a pond, and a wealth of plants.

It’s also a place for me to come and do some macro photography. Walking through the other day, I noticed a clutch of allium bursting into life. These little lilac pom-poms – members of the onion family – are a delight to capture at close quarters. The lens revealed that these ones were still coming into their own. Enjoy a taste of nature and flowers in the city…

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11 thoughts on “Urban allium”

andy townend on May 23, 2015 at 14:28 said:

Beautiful shots Mike, really love that mono shot!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 23, 2015 at 18:01 said:
  
  Glad you like them! This was just across the road in the neighbourhood garden, so pretty convenient :)
  
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  - andy townend on May 23, 2015 at 19:42 said:
    
    Perfect!
    
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jotsfromasmallapt on May 17, 2015 at 14:34 said:

Allotments/community gardens…places to remind ourselves where our roots live.
Well done, You!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 17, 2015 at 15:16 said:
  
  Thank you :) They’re really invaluable inner London sanctuaries. I have a small balcony which lets the outside in, but it’s not possible to walk around it.
  
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ckponderings on May 17, 2015 at 11:20 said:

I do like a bit of allium! :) Great shots, Mike; nice depth and colours! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 17, 2015 at 11:35 said:
  
  Thanks richard! Indeed, when I spotted it I had to get it while it lasted. Not far to pop indoors and pop on the macro lens!
  
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Dina on May 17, 2015 at 10:43 said:

Wonderful photos!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 17, 2015 at 10:47 said:
  
  Thank you very much Dina :)
  
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Norma (Through My Eyes) on May 17, 2015 at 10:17 said:

Stunning shots Mike. I love the splash :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 17, 2015 at 10:36 said:
  
  Thank you Norma, I appreciate that :) I hope all’s well in sunny Brisbane.
  
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