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Monday, May 9, 2011

The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower (Creative Exchange)

Sunrise through hollyhocks

Every morning lately I've been watching the rising sun shine through the hollyhocks and have tried to capture what I am seeing with my camera. This shot reminded me of the title of Dylan Thomas' poem, The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower.


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16 comments:

  1. beckyMay 9, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    It's lovely, Clair. I love how even the leaves toward the bottom of the frame are backlit.

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  2. Jean (aka Auntie Bucksnort)May 9, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Breathtaking. I've seen them in person and they demand a moment of silence, they're so beautiful. I'll bet your morning ritual is peaceful and pretty.

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  3. Ms. BeckyMay 9, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    this is glorious. it's either lilac or hollyhock as my favorite flower and I can never decide. today it's hollyhock.

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  4. Evelyn S.May 9, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I remember hollyhocks at my grandmother's when I was a small child; I've been unable to grow them, however. Fabulous images...beautifully connected with Dylan Thomas poetry!

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  5. Diane AZMay 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love hollyhocks too, awesome capture!

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  6. Lisa GordonMay 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    It is so nice to "meet" you Clair, and what a beautiful photograph this is!! Gorgeous light and color.

    Thank you so much for sharing this today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful day!

    lisa.

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  7. TaraMay 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful light, love it!

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  8. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Wonderful picture.

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  9. LindaMay 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    What...burgeoning hollyhocks! They're an August flower with us, so to see them this early in the year is a treat.

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  10. LuiMay 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Spectacular!
    I love shooting the sun streaming through the leaves as well! And you got the right quote.

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  11. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticMay 9, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    So beautiful; hollyhocks remind me of my childhood. This photo makes me want to plant some, and I just may do that!

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  12. urban muserMay 9, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    amazing capture! love the light in this.

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  13. WasSoggyInSeattleMay 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Beautiful Clair! I love your title photo as well.

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  14. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love hollyhocks and your shots are lovely! I especially like that header photo!

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  15. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Aren't they pretty & I love the color & sunburst! =)

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  16. Rosie GreyMay 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    How beautiful! And that light is so wonderful!

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