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• The Colors of Spring

  

  Saucer Magnolias © 2013 Patty Hankins When I think about the wonderful day last spring when I photographed this Saucer Magnolia Tree – all I can do is smile. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Swan Red & White Columbine

  

  I love Columbine (aquilegia)! It’s one of my favorite wildflowers. I’ve also grown to love the various cultivated varieties I see at the botanical gardens –... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Beautiful Roses

  

  Just a post catching up on some of the photographs of beautiful roses that I taken and haven’t shared with you yet. Hope you enjoy them Easy Going Rose © 2012... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – March 29, 2013

  

  Callas Lily (c) 2010 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well National Park and National Wildlife... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• A Spring Snow in Bethesda

  

  It’s been a strange couple of winters in the Washington DC area. It has snowed several times – but it seems like it’s been a couple of years since we’ve really... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Florist’s Cyclamen – Cyclamen Persicum

  

  I recently had the chance to photograph some Florist’s Cyclamen – cyclamen persicum. I’m used to seeing this flowers in a small pot at a local store or in a... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – March 22,2013

  

  Christmas Cactus (c) 2009 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well National Park and National... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Capturing What You See

  When people see my flower photographs at shows they often ask me – how do I get them to look the way they do? How do I know what to focus on? What to show in th... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few Intermediate and Irregular Incurve Chrysanthemums

  

  Every fall I have a wonderful time photographing chrysanthemums at local botanical gardens. But I never seem to get the photos edited to share the photos when... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Show – Chantilly, VA – Mar 22 – 24, 2013

  

  I will be at the at the Craftsmen’s Classic Art Craft Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly VA this weekend March 22-24, 2013. I will have a number of... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Dutchman’s Breeches

  

  Dutchman’s Breeches © 2013 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Dutchman’s Breeches – to my Beautifulflowerpictures.com website. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few More Water Lilies

  

  As I was looking through my photos, I realized I still had a few more water lily photos from the past few summers that I haven’t posted here on my blog. I... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• What Marks Spring For You?

  

  Dwarf Irises © 2013 Patty Hankins Little blue and purple spring-time jewels! That’s how I always view the dwarf irises when they start to bloom in the spring. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Blue Poppy Center

  

  Blue Poppy Center © 2013 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Blue Poppy Center – to my Beautifulflowerpictures.com website. Who knew there were... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – March 8, 2013

  

  Queen Anne’s Lace (c) 2009 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well National Park and National... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Rainbow Sorbet Roses

  

  One of the roses I look forward to seeing every summer is the Rainbow Sorbet Rose. Several of the gardens in my area have them in their collections – so I... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Show – Richmond VA – Mar 8 – 10, 2013

  

  I will be at the at the Craftsmen’s Classic Art Craft Show at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Richmond, VA this weekend March 8 – 10, 2013. I will be in... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Retro Photography for the Digital Age – June 15, 2013

  

  Do you wonder what it would be like to photograph with a camera that uses Large Format Film? IF YES, then you’ll love this workshop: Retro Photography for the... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Few Purple Spider Mums

  

  Spider Mums are my favorite type of chrysanthemum. The long tube-like petals give these mums amazing shapes and textures. And I’ve been seeing them in some... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Capturing Nature’s Peaceful Beauty Workshop — July 19-21, 2013

  

  Would you like to take photos like the ones you see on this page? If you would – then this is the workshop for you . . . Capturing Nature’s Peaceful Beauty A... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 GARDENING, HOME