Creative Challenge for : creative-challenge-flowers
If you wish to enter this creative challenge, tag up to 3 of your photos with "creative-challenge-flowers", and check back within the hour.
The peacock eye butterfly on the blossoming apricot, Samara
published by: russpsych
Just take a look at that tender spring creations of Mother Nature!
Tagged: May 06, 2008 21:17 pdt
Pink Poppies Growing along East Texas Highways
published by: aprmelton
Tagged: May 06, 2008 21:19 pdt
White Crocus?
published by: aprmelton
This pretty white bulb flower was found at Inks Lake Park in Burnet, Texas. It's obviously a shade flower. If anyone know the name, I'd appreciate it and thanks for your wonderful comments.
Tagged: May 06, 2008 21:24 pdt
High Desert Park Flower - Inks Lake, Texas
published by: aprmelton
If any one can tell me the name of this flower, I'd really like to know. Thanks for all of your wonderful comments.
Tagged: May 06, 2008 21:27 pdt
War has been declared!
published by: ldeiter78
Wildflowers??? Skip the weed-n-feed, I'm pulling out the Big Guns! I had to stop cutting my Mom's grass just so I could take this picture. Thank goodness it wasn't my lawn!
Tagged: May 07, 2008 03:08 pdt
Walking iris
published by: gdg1130
A beautiful, but short-lived, springtime walking iris bloom, on May 4.
Tagged: May 07, 2008 06:52 pdt
Azalea
published by: gdg1130
Florida flame azalea in the setting sun on March 31.
Tagged: May 07, 2008 06:54 pdt
Desert Bird of Paradise
published by: Jdunkleberger
Taken in my neighborhood
Tagged: May 07, 2008 20:27 pdt
Cherry Blossoms
published by: kuntrychix
I know its spring when my cherry tree blooms!!!
Tagged: May 07, 2008 20:31 pdt
Poppy Field in Bloom
published by: kuntrychix
Poppys blooming in a field near the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve.
Tagged: May 07, 2008 20:33 pdt
Blooming Lilacs
published by: kuntrychix
My lilacs smell so good in the spring!!
Tagged: May 07, 2008 20:35 pdt
Yellow Rose
published by: DeniseMichard
I must say this will have to be the toughest challenge yet. Every photo submitted by WS members is beautiful! In my book, you are all winners!!!!
Tagged: May 09, 2008 01:44 pdt
SPRING AT THE BARLEY MOW
published by: arrowman617
All English pubs seem to have to outdo each other with their hanging baskets
Tagged: May 12, 2008 02:43 pdt
"SPRING AND FLOWERS" :0) :0)
published by: arrowman617
Lets think outside the box for this one. Flowers grow between the springs of an old farm plough :0)
Tagged: May 12, 2008 02:43 pdt
JAMIE ( JamieSmith1313 )
published by: tonymm64912
JamieSmith1313`s birthday - 17. March.
Tagged: May 12, 2008 13:44 pdt
CORINA (flower11rose)
published by: tonymm64912
Flower11rose`s birthday - 15. May.
Tagged: May 12, 2008 13:50 pdt
When flowers are blooming it is sign of spring !
published by: lnayvelt
Tagged: May 13, 2008 03:34 pdt
Abbey and the Rose
published by: LittleMAbbey
Abbey is the best assistant photographer and supervisor of all things.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 11:46 pdt
Penelope said...
published by: minikittycat
trust me...still harboring some anger from being ignored...Penelope told the photographer that this is the picture that needs to be taken...Trust me she said...There is no need to check on the challenge...this is perfect...
Tagged: May 13, 2008 15:01 pdt
butterfly
published by: andrei_sky
Dedicated to my friend Anitha (anica66)
Tagged: May 13, 2008 17:56 pdt
festival of the winds 34
published by: andrei_sky
And - Voila! A perfect spring Sunday! Enjoy!
Tagged: May 13, 2008 17:59 pdt
Delicate Red
published by: Brian_53
Hibiscus blossoms don't last long, but they are beautiful for a day.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:03 pdt
Sunny side Up!
published by: 98harleygirl
Pasque Flower - Anemone patens (Pulsatilla patens) -Ranunculaceae Family
AKA; "Pasque Flower, April Fool, Badger, Easter Plant, Gosling, Hartshors, Prairie Smoke, Rock Lily, Wild Crocus, Windflower"
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:14 pdt
Sweet are the wild Ones
published by: 98harleygirl
Erodium cicutarium. Stork's Bill,AKA; Crane's Bill,Heron's bill
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:15 pdt
Mother Natures Wonder
published by: 98harleygirl
FYI, I believe this to be; Balsamorhiza sagittata. Arrowleaf Balsam root. Aster Sub-Family sunflower tribe.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:15 pdt
Tropical Flower
published by: stanpacz
Taken during Spring at the Flecker Botanical Gardens, Cairns. As it is Autumn here this is not a new Spring Flower.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:25 pdt
Cactus Flower
published by: stanpacz
This cactus flowers in Spring. The flower only lasts for a few days. As it is Autumn here this is not a new Spring Flower.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:26 pdt
Eugenia Wilsonii
published by: stanpacz
This tree produces a mass of flowering balls in Spring. As it is Autumn here this is not a new Spring Flower.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:27 pdt
Pansies on Display at Bearpath Cntry. Clb.
published by: nanagahma
This was in the parking lot at the country club where my niece had her wedding reception at. It was drizzling out but this was so pretty, I just had to snap a picture of it.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:34 pdt
Mother Natures Bouquet
published by: kangerugh
Mother Nature begins her yearly supply of bounty.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:34 pdt
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
published by: clarkth
The garden is still in the early stages of development, therefore, restroom facilities, drinking fountains and other visitor accommodations have not yet been constructed.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:38 pdt
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
published by: clarkth
Garden planting occupy the inner slopes and basin of Koko Crater. The visitor is first met with colorful collections of plumeria and bougainvillea cultivars in the outer crater.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 21:38 pdt
White Soul...
published by: wesmfmm
Madrid - Botanical Garden (April 2oo8) 0116
Tagged: May 13, 2008 22:07 pdt
Spring time Beezy time
published by: chrispua
Spring brings with it life and rebirth. And blossoming flowers and bees buzzing around are always there to remind us that Spring has arrived.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 22:08 pdt
Come home with me Honey
published by: chrispua
If you look around, you can find flowers blooming everywhere and bees collecting nectar from the flower. Life is in the air!
Tagged: May 13, 2008 22:10 pdt
Blossomed apricot tree
published by: sweetguyka
Apricot is one of the symbols of Armenia. If you haven't tasted armenian apricot, you should try! YUM!
Tagged: May 13, 2008 22:46 pdt
Tree Peony
published by: hjaynefoster
Taken in the grounds of the Roman Forum, ITALY.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:09 pdt
Mrs. Duck
published by: louie_fifi
She watches over my blooms in spring and summer
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:15 pdt
Creative challenge spring flower 5498a
published by: Jayramji
Geramium bud and flowers Macro, enjoy all stage of flowering from all sides
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:20 pdt
Creative challenge spring flower 5442a
published by: Jayramji
Pitunia flower
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:21 pdt
Creative challenge spring flower 5326b
published by: Jayramji
Clematis in full mood, zoom and see pollengrains
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:21 pdt
Purple beauties
published by: rachel7119
The late evening sunlight illuminates the petals of the pasque flower. ~~ In the spring, the Pasque Flower is densely covered with white silky hairs that look like an old man's beard. The plant has a short stem with flowers that are cup shaped and 2 to 2 1/2 inches in size. The flowers have 5 to 8 pointed lavender sepals that resemble petals. Underneath the sepals it is very silky. As the plant matures the stem elongates to about 14". The flower grows heavy and droops downward. There is a very noticeable circle of bracts around the stem below the flower. When the very narrowly divided basal leaves first appear, they are purplish in color. ~~ The Pasque Flower is just as beautiful in seed, as it is in bloom. It looks like it has been given an electrical shock and is having a very bad hair day. - IMG_0792
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:23 pdt
Cherry Blossom
published by: hjaynefoster
On Sunday 6th April we woke up to more snow than we'd had all winter. That's English springtime for you...
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:24 pdt
Just a lonely tear
published by: fledis
Well, it fits the next challenge, too, because the title comes from a song. "In the darkness of night / Just a lonely tear / Burns my cheek / Like a glowing coal". It's a song about Stalin's Gulag.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:33 pdt
Meadow (1)
published by: fledis
This is a song, too: "How nice is my fatherland- / Even bent-grass bloomed with silver blossoms". Latvian folk-song.
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:39 pdt
Spring in Sharm-el-shake
published by: fledis
"Just don't ask me, what it was"... ha, the song again!
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:44 pdt
Primerose and daisy
published by: presbi
Two springtime flowers new-born close each other
Tagged: May 13, 2008 23:52 pdt
Large bee-orchid, Mt. Meron, April 17, 2007 (DSC03439) (3)
published by: ahalevy
An uncommon bee-orchid, the lower lobe has a "tooth" pointing upward and the upper lobes are pink.
Tagged: May 14, 2008 00:30 pdt
White crabapple blossoms
published by: rachel7119
Last year these blossoms got zapped by a freeze before I could enjoy them. This year Mother Nature cooperated and spared these delicate blooms. IMG_0878-2
Tagged: May 14, 2008 00:32 pdt
Ramping fumitory, near Sifsufa, March 6, 2007 (DSC02454) (3)
published by: ahalevy
A small creeper growing in shady places with pink to white flowers.
Tagged: May 14, 2008 00:35 pdt
After the rain
published by: rachel7119
Pink tulip in my garden after a morning rain shower. IMG_0873-3
Tagged: May 14, 2008 00:43 pdt
Blue sage, Biriya Forest, April 17, 2007 (dsc03457) (3)
published by: ahalevy
Tagged: May 14, 2008 00:43 pdt
'A rose is a rose is a rose' Pink Glory !
published by: suresh_krishna
Nature is an unparalleled artist. It also continuously amazes us with
its awesome artistry, be it with the colourful flowers in bloom, the
gorgeous sunsets or the myriad living things that share the planet with us. We can only admire this artistry or portray it to the best of our ability. . These photographs have been put together as a thanksgiving to Nature for the inspiration it provides me as a photographer.
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:03 pdt
Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise)
published by: suresh_krishna
Nature at its soaring best !
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:03 pdt
DSC06003 flowers on horse-chestnut tree, Normafa
published by: wildflower566
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:23 pdt
Using a macro lens for landscaping?
published by: rodemicheli
Yeah, well, I *HAD* to use all the lenses I brought... ;o)
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:32 pdt
And that's breakfast!
published by: anica66
Crocus with a small bee. If you look at the picture in "full size" you can even see traces of pollen on his head :-)
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:33 pdt
DSC05763 Sea of beauty weed
published by: wildflower566
Fortunately I'm not a gardener, and this is not a garden! :)
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:33 pdt
DSC05892 Dying to give new life
published by: wildflower566
Though nightmare of gardeners, this dandelion touched my heart. As I was lying in grass and saw it loosing its 'fluffs', I saw its beauty and felt love for this flower!
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:39 pdt
Grateful to the Sun
published by: gertsnel
All opened to receive the warm and the light
Tagged: May 14, 2008 01:54 pdt
Bloominging Tree In The park
published by: tigerlady96
There isn't anything that represents spring any better than a tree in full bloom. This park is full of beautiful blooming trees. Its like a spring pardise. Oh my goodness you can smell them now.
Tagged: May 14, 2008 02:16 pdt
White....or yellow rose?
published by: kiwi_ken
Parnell Rose Gardens - Auckland
Tagged: May 14, 2008 02:20 pdt
Lilacs On Parade
published by: tigerlady96
Spring is a very special time of the year. A start of new beginnings, fresh green grass, the aroma of flowers everywhere. A time for gardens planted. What more beautiful aroma in the air than a beautiful lilac bush. This bush came from Ewing Park, which is a park of lilac bushes. A very beautiful place to visit this time of the year.
Tagged: May 14, 2008 02:20 pdt
Natures Bouquet
published by: tigerlady96
I thought this dark burgundy branch of grab apple blossoms fanning against the green tree was just a beautiful example of spring. Thats why I call it natures bouquet
Tagged: May 14, 2008 02:21 pdt
DSC05168 reflection
published by: wildflowermonica
They were there suddenly. My camera exposed without my realizing it! :)
Tagged: May 14, 2008 02:31 pdt
Daffodil "Lemon Glow"
published by: Felkos
A favorite daffodil from my garden.
Tagged: May 14, 2008 02:35 pdt
Helsinki in May
published by: