The life of tulips
Tulips are an irresistibly favourite flower of the Spring season. It’s hard not to love their cheerful blooms in a whole spectrum of colours.
I recently came home with a rainbow bouquet and bunch of “rhubarb and custard” blooms.
It was hard to resist photographing them in their prime. But as the flowers withered and petals dropped, I found them even more compelling.
Flowers in death are as beautiful as when they’re freshly picked. What do you think?
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Gorgeous, creative set, Mike. Love your compositions and attention to detail. We sure are on the same wavelength. 🌷😊
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Thanks Jane, glad you like it. Yes, thousands of miles apart and thinking along the same lines!
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Your delicacy with the fallen petals – especially with Curling Up – is beautiful, Mike. Love these shots! :)
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Ah thanks Richard and glad to hear it. That was a nice wee session :)
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Lovely images, Mike! Certainly one of my favourite subjects at all stages! :-)
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Thank you Sheila, pleased to hear you like them! The life cycle is fairly brief which has its advantages :) Hope all’s well on your side of the world today.
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These images are absolutely gorgeous Mike. I love those featuring the petals. Tulips are one of my favourite flowers and I always wait till the very end before sending them off…those colours are stunning
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I’m pleased you like them, Cindy. Tulips don’t tend to last too long but still hold beauty after they’ve started to degrade. I suspect many bunches will be gifted on Mother’s Day :)
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No doubt, and quite rightly too. They are so lovely
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Thank you Cindy :) Well it’s some compensation for not getting to the hills or beach.
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What a lot of colour a bunch of flowers can pack! Love the combination of live and dying tulips and that the colour is still in those petals as they transform.
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Thank you :) To be honest I was more enthralled by the petals as they degraded.
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