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• TradeWinds Series Hibiscuses

  

  In recent years I’ve photographed several hibiscus blossoms that have Wind as part of their name. After doing a little research, I discovered that they are all... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea Blossoms

  

  Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea Blossoms © 2014 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea Blossoms – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio: Lavender Parrot Tulips

  

  I love tulips – the colors, the shapes, the textures – and of course – when I photograph them outdoors – the weather is warmer. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Green Chrysanthemum

  

  Green Chrysanthemum © 2014 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Green Chrysanthemum – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few More Photos from Chincoteague and Assategue

  

  Bill and I taught our landscape photography workshop earlier this month at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Dogwood at the Ogle Cabin

  

  Dogwood at the Ogle Cabin © 2014 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Dogwood at the Ogle Cabin – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio: Purple Kale

  

  As one of those people who in general doesn’t like kale – you can imagine how surprised I was to discover that I love photographing kale. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Last Chance to Save! Early Registration for My Smokies Workshop Ends Today

  

  Yellow Trillium Purple Phacelia © 2009 Patty Hankins Today is your last chance to save $ 100 on your registration for my Spring in the Smokies workshop. Price... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Bright Pink Gerbera Daisy

  

  Bright Pink Gerbera Daisy © 2014 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Bright Pink Gerbera Daisy – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Top 5 Reasons to Photograph in the Smokies in the Spring

  

  Some of you have heard me talking about how wonderful it is to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the spring for years. It’s my favorite national... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio: Rise n Sun Roses

  

  Bill and I were recently working with one of our favorite models Blue River Dream in the studio. We were trying to capture the lighting and style of paintings... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Brilliant Tulips

  

  Brilliant Tulips © 2014 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Brilliant Tulips – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Brilliant is the perfect... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Incredible Sunset at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

  

  Bill and I taught our landscape photography workshop earlier this month at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• More Paphiopedilum Orchids

  

  The Paphiopedilum orchids are frequently referred to as the slipper orchids due to the pouch which can look like a lady’s slipper. They are originally native... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio: Peach Ranunculus

  

  I recently spent a few hours photographing some peach ranunculus blossoms in my studio. I loved all the soft colors and textures in the blossoms – a perfect... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Fusion and Zodiac Gerbera Daisies

  

  Fusion Zodiac Gerbera Daiseis © 2015 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Fusion Zodiac Gerbera Daisies – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Is It Spring Yet? Tulips II – My New Video

  

  Is it spring yet? I don’t know about you but I was bit disappointed when both Punxstawney Phil and Potomac Phil (our local groundhog) saw their shadows earlier... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In The Studio: Crystal White Calla Lilies

  

  Well I finally did it – got a bunch of calla lilies and took them into the studio. For some reason I have an aversion to photographing calla lilies – probably... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Pink Cosmos

  

  Pink Cosmos © 2014 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Pink Cosmos – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Pink Cosmos is another of the... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Paphiopedilum Orchids

  

  It’s late January – which means it’s time for me to start planning a trip up to Longwood Gardens to see their annual Orchid Extravaganza. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 GARDENING, HOME