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• New Photo: Tahitian Sunset Rose

  

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

  Posted on 21 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few Zinnias to Brighten Your Day

  

  One of the wonderful flowers I see all summer long at local gardens are zinnias. I recently realized that for some reason – I rarely photograph them. And I’m no... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio – Toad Lilies

  

  I found a few more toad lilies at the farmers’ marked a few weeks ago – so had to bring them into the studio. I’ve found that when I photograph the toad lilies... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Come to Chincoteague with Me in February 2015

  

  Snow Geese at Assateague Light © 2013 Patty Hankins Bill and I are heading back to Chincoteague, Virginia for a photo workshop in February 2015 – and we’d love... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few Wild Daisies

  

  When I think of a daisy – I think of a flower with white petals with a yellow center – definitely a member of the aster family. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio – Sweetness Roses

  

  I recently photographed some sweetness roses in my studio. It was a pretty frustrating shoot. I’d bought the best looking set of roses I could find and was... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Beautiful Roses – My New Video

  As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, I really start to miss summer in the local gardens. One of the types flowers I always love to see are the... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Arts Festival – Bel Air, Maryland – November 8 2014

  

  I will be at the at the 13th Annual Arts Festival at the Harford Day School in Bel Air, Maryland on Saturday November 8. I’m really looking forward to the... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio – Cosmos

  

  In my continuing adventures photographing flowers in the studio – photographing cosmos was definitely a learning experience. The cosmos are such delicate flower... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• White Trout Lily – Erythronium Albidum

  

  White Trout Lily © 2012 Patty Hankins I’ve photographed the White Trout Lilies (Erythronium albidum) at Turkey Run Park in Virginia a few times now. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few More Black Eyed Susan

  

  I loved the response I got from my blog post a few weeks ago with the Black Eyed Susans photos. So many people emailed/commented about how much they love... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio – Toad Lilies

  

  Toad lilies are one of the most unusual flowers I’ve ever photographed. When I’ve found them at local botanical gardens – there is often a flower stalk with... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Sticky Geranium – Geranium Viscosissimum

  

  Sticky Geranium © 2012 Patty Hankins Sticky Geranium – Geranium viscosissimum – is one of the wonderful wildflowers I discovered at Glacier National Park a few... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Common Milkweed and Butterfly Weed

  

  In the past few years – more and more people seem to be becoming aware of the importance of native plants and their role in pollination of other plants. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio: Sunflowers

  

  Sooner or later, you probably knew I’d end up photographing some sunflowers in my studio. They are some of my favorite flowers – and they seem to make everyone... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Yellow Trillium – Trillium Luteum

  

  Yellow Trillium © 2014 Patty Hankins What can I saw about yellow trillium – other than I know I’m in the Smokey Mountains in the spring when I start seeing... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Black Eyed Susans

  

  – those wonderful summer blooming bright yellow flowers with dark centers – are a garden staple in the DC area. They are easy to grow and come in many many... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• In the Studio: Green Chrysanthemums

  

  As promised – here are my studio photos of a set of green spider chrysanthemums. When I saw these at the store (yes I do buy some of my photo subjects at the... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Dwarf Larkspur – Delphinium Tricorne

  

  Dwarf Larkspur © 2014 Patty Hankins Every now and then when I’m driving along in a National Park – I’ll see a splash of color out the corner of my eye – and kno... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Tulips in Shades of Red and Yellow

  

  Every spring I try to get to several of the local gardens to see their wonderful tulip displays. And once I get the photos edited – I always face the challenge... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME