Hello! Time for Studio Waterstone’s Macro Sunday. It’s been a little while since I participated last, but with the photo opportunity that I had recently, I couldn’t resist!
Recently we spent the afternoon in DC in a wonderful oasis known as the U.S. Botanic Garden. We went last year as well, and I think this is definitely a tradition we plan on keeping. The Botanic Garden contains every imaginable type of plant, including succulents, medicinal plants, orchids, a children’s garden, and endangered plants. We spent a good amount of time examining each section from roses to the rainforest. And as you can imagine, this was the sort of place you’d want to keep your camera out!
(and yes, the little guy woke up shortly after this picture and didn’t miss a single flower)
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Incredible pics! I just love that red plant with the purple buds, what is that? So much color! Looks like you had a fun day trip., the boys are so sweet!
Oh what a beautiful place to visit—espically as our summer flowers fade and we will be looking at bare branches soon. Your photo’s are wonderful. Glad you had a beautiful day.
Amazing photos Cindy! It sounds like you and your little family had a great day wandering around the gardens in DC. I always enjoy reading about your day trips.
Therese
I LOVE the botanical garden! I was there during the spring one year and it just took my breath away. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
These are some pretty cool photos! Very nicely done!
Beautiful photos! I wish we had more time to visit the garden when we were there a few years ago. A good reason to go back again.
I love the pic of your family (with the little guy all wiped out!). It’s nice to be able to picture your boys now. The flowers look gorgeous.
OH MY GOODNESS! That is going to have to be one of the places mom and I go when we finally make it to DC! What a truly remarkable place! Love the shot of the family and sounds like you guys had a wonderful time! Have a great one!
what beautiful shots, interesting flowers……great looking family…..
Cindy! Your pictures are breathtaking, wow! I would love to visit the USBG someday. Thanks for showing these, you really are a great photographer!
what a beautiful place and beautiful pictures! So many textures and colors in nature to capture and it’s even more beautiful in macro 🙂
What a great set of photos you took. Such striking color combinations. Your family looks so sweet.
Really beautiful macro work!!
OH my heavens what a great set of shots you have! Love the colors and the textures! Fun family memories!
Oh WOW! Just look at all those gorgeous flowers and plants-I bet walking through there was extremely inspirational for your jewelry! I can only imagine the color combinations, shapes, and smells that you come across 🙂
Definitely a must-see place when I start traveling!
What gorgeous shots you have here! And yes, the pics of flowers are lovely and just perfect….but they can’t compare with those of you and your lovely family 🙂
Stunning, Cindy! I do so love botanical gardens, and I wish we had been able to go when we were in DC. Thanks for taking us along!
Gorgeous macro shots, Cindy! The flowers are so unique, isn’t it amazing how many different specious of flowers there are in those gardens! My favorite though is the ducks jumping into the water.
I love day trips to D.C. Your pictures are gorgeous! The family pic is wonderful – so cute with your little one sleeping. I love the one with the boys watching as the ducks jump in the water. I’m impressed you can go get all your boys (big and little) to go looks at flowers with you! : )
Stunning shots! Truly beautiful! We live close enough to go for the day, but I never think about it.
Beautiful shots Cindy! The color of that first is stunning – it almost look like an exotic lavender. Looks like a lovely day!
I’m with you….macro lenses are amazing. So glad to see that you and the boys got away on vacation . The photos are great….I just absolutely love flowers.
Take care of your sweet self.
Hugs
Diana
Each and every one of your flower shots are just beautiful. Crisp, clean, and lovely. Well done!
These are beautiful shots and I just wanted to tell you the picture of the lipstick plant has given me an idea for a bracelet. I’ll let you know if it actually works out! 😉
That purple and pink is AMAZING!
Absolutely love the photos!