Yesterday I had featured the bigger picture of the garden. Today, with the diffused light that comes from overcast skies and is consequently much kinder to photographers
I focussed largely on the individual blooms. As usual, the gallery contains individual titles.
Yesterday a frantic flapping and sounds of a rapid departure from behind the Shady Path trellis alerted me to a nest containing three blackbird’s eggs.
Today a male had returned to mind the unhatched triplets. I didn’t get too close.
Flo weeded paths and Jackie continued planting this afternoon.
This evening we all dined on oven fish and chips, green peas, pickled onions and cucumbers with which Jackie and I both drank Phantom River Chilean Sauvignon Blanc and Becky and Flo didn’t.
Lovely pictures. Good for the daddy bird.
Thanks very much, Pat
The light really was perfect to showcase a different take on the blooms –
And fish and chips sounds really good
Thanks very much, Yvette
Another very beautiful photo set, Derrick! Do you do any processing on them before uploading? Fish and Chips sound so delicious!
Just a bit of cropping and occasional lightening, John. Thanks very much
Very nice work!
Thanks again
Wonderful shots!
Thank you very much, Luisa
🙏💙🙏💙🙏
Gorgeous shots. I can’t pick a favorite.
Amusing shot of Papa Bird. 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I love that little glimpse of blackbird head among the green!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Let’s hope that the blackbirds breed successfully.
Yes. We do have a good few, so they should be OK. Thanks a lot, John
Splendid photos of a wonderful garden. Certainly rivals the Chelsea Flower Show.
Thank you very much, Roland
Such gorgeous compositions Derrick
Thank you very much, Sheree
Your glorious garden is coming to full bloom, Derrick; it is heartwarming to see.
Thank you so much, Dolly
That is a very fancy rhododendron.
Yes. I’d never seen one like it before. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Oh my gosh! Your photos today are stunningly beautiful, Derrick! Each and every one made me smile and SIGH. 🙂 Perfect lighting! 🙂
I spotted Mrs. Popple, Arthur Bell, and Dr. Ruppel!
YAY for Daddy Blackbird! I hope he was a good babysitter! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
Ditto!
Nature in all her glory! You are blessed to be surrounded by such beauty.
We are. Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I was especially taken with the Félicité Perpétue. That’s a lovely flower: intricate but self-effacing.
We have two – rambling thick hedges for several metres. I think you would like the story: https://derrickjknight.com/2015/06/25/felicite-perpetue/
My favourite for today is the clematis. Yesterday it was the rhododendron today I’ve noticed that there is a similarity between the two flowers. It’s only taken me 100 years to work that out
🙂 Thanks very much, John
You may feel old some days, but not that old, surely!
🙂
Those flowers are the reward for the Brits’ resilience to winter…
Congrats. Beautiful flowers… 💐
Thanks a lot, Brian
I don’t recall ever seeing a better batch of flower photos. The color and diversity are amazing!
Thank you so much, JoAnna.
Fantastic Friday photos, Derrick! Thanks for sharing
Much appreciated, Jill
Love these individual blossoms 💐
Thank you very much, Val
Wonderful sir.
Thank you very much, Gary
The photos are beautiful Derrick! They are a lovely ending to my day.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
You are correct. The light was perfect. Great pics. I love the bird, too.
Thanks very much, Judy
So beautiful! Such a busy time of year for our feathered friends.
Tanks very much, Sue
Another set of stunning photos of your flowers and garden!
Thank you very much, Aletta
You two have quite a garden and your pictures, Derrick are great!
Thank you so much, GP
Magnificent floral display and I love the blackbird 🐣
Thank you very much, Sherry
Such beauty!
Thank you very much, Leslie
Gorgeous photos, Derrick! Birds seem to be very good at protecting their own as we experienced with the doves nesting in our hanging plant.
🙂 Thank you very much, Eugi
We have a robin in or area just off the entry – three babies in the nest. Mom & Pop seem to take turns. Did your mama blackbird show up to relieve dad?
I have only looked once, Jan. I don’t want to disturb them too often. Thanks very much
Each flower has lived up to its name in the photos. The bee on the geranium seems to have fused with the flower. I am hoping you are going to have young blackbirds for friends this time!
Thank you very much, Uma
Beautiful shots! The flowers are gorgeous. And I appreciate people who do not disrupt nature in attempts to photograph her.
Thanks very much, Jodie
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Gorgeous photos and stunning subjects 🌹🌸
Thank you very much, Ribana