The Swamp Bloodwood trees (corymbia ptychocarpa) are in flowering in my garden at the moment.
These gorgeous blossoms are a favourite of the lorikeets that come into our backyard.
Textures:
Chase by Kim Klassen - Luminosity @ 28%
Heartbeat by Kim Klassen - Overlay @ 27%
After the flowers are gone, these beautiful gumnuts remain behind.
Textures:
Fully by Kim Klassen - Multiply @ 72%
Heartbeat by Kim Klassen - Soft Light @ 65%
these are all so pretty, but that first one is just WOW!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and unusual, the forms and colours, gorgeous photo's and great editing too :)
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is amazing - beautiful flower and texture work!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure where you live, but I've never seen these gorgeous blooms before. Very nice treatments!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bloom. Your first shot is my favorite with all the light brought into it. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteBetween the blossoms and the birds I'm in awe of your backyard!
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteThe first work of art is so GORGEOUS. Very lovely colors and composition :)
OH how gorgeous! I have never seen these flowers! Where do you live? I must not be able to grow these here. Lovely, lovely edits.
ReplyDeleteI live in South-East Queensland, Australia.
DeleteNot only is the photo stunning but the flowers are beautiful as well - I have never seen flowers like these before. The textures you chose are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow, how gorgeous! I have never seen these flowers before. Looks so other-worldly, almost look like something you see in the ocean! I love the way you captured and processed your photos. So bright and colorful, yet so elegant! And I love the tones in the last pic. Simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeletelove its life and its after. stunning blossoms!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos!! And oh how I love those blooms, they remind me of May Gibbs gumnut babies, love it! Looking forward to following your blog and admiring a bit of Aus from afar! Cheers Julia
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos with excellent color and light, I love how you captured these beautiful flowers. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love each and every photo in this post!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful! The clear, vibrent color helps oxygen flow to the brain.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day! =)
so very beautiful. and when you said lorikeets, i just knew you weren't in the USA. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful flowers! I love the textured effect you created.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful flowers...just perfect to photograph! You have done an amazing job with your photos and processing...
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and so unique! Thanks for linking up to Flower Art Friday!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! What a gorgeous flower, so exotic looking. I love your first shot.
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers and pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully photographed! Lovely to see another Australian sharing our wonderful plants, animals (and lifestyle).
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