Floral Art

The English Rose is one of the most vibrant flowers in the world...full of life...full of color! And, they flourish beautifully where I live in the Pacific Northwest!

Another name for the English Rose is the Austin rose or, David Austin. They were introduced by him in 1969. His goal was to create rose bushes that would combine the best properties of the old roses, introduced before 1867, and  modern roses, such as Grandifloras.

To accomplish this, Austin crossed the old roses with some of the modern roses to gain a repeat flowering rose bush that also retained the wonderful strong fragrances of the old roses.

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Electric Art

This is an English Rose that is about bloomed out. It really shows off the colorful petal. ..which is a beautiful orange/red. This was an early morning capture...with some indirect sunlight. The image has been converted to digital paintography.

Electric Art (LINK)

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Foxglove Wall Art

These particular Foxgloves came right out of our garden. And, they were very inspiration in creating this art.

The original color of the Foxgloves were a vibrant pink. The photo post processing brought out an even more vibrant color.

Foxgloves are perennial flowers/plants. They seem to grow heartier and heartier each year after they are planted. There are some twenty species of Foxgloves to enjoy!

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Hiding In The Garden Wall Art

This is a colorful and beautiful setting is in Schreiner's Iris Gardens, located in Salem, Oregon. One of the best Iris farms in the country!

You are invited to sit on the green bench and hide among the Irises, a "garden of tranquility". No one is going to know you are there but you!

Close you eyes, stretch your legs out, smell the flowers and, take in what life is all about!

This image has been converted to a digital painting!

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The Pink Peony

The peony is a flowering plant native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. This particular Peony was grown at the Adelman Peony Gardens in Salem, Oregon.

Adelmans have some twenty acres of award-winning Peonies, featuring nearly 250 varieties. They are among America's leading Peony growers.

Also, they have been judged "Best of Show" by the  American Peony Society for eight years out of thirteen. They ship Peonies around the world. Peonies are extremely robust and, just plain beautiful!

Peonies come just about every color under the rainbow! This image has been converted to a digital painting!

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Pocket of Orange!

The "Pocket of Orange" come from the intense light that hitting the inner part (ovary) of the flower. Of course, this has been enhanced...some colors eliminated while other colors were enhanced.

The result is something a little abstract. However, we get down to the beauty of flowers and how they play a role in our lives.

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Blue Bench In The Garden

Sit back and relax in this beautiful garden. Sit on the "Blue Bench" and take in the gorgeous flowers that are in full bloom or, starting to bloom like the Irises in the foreground!

The setting is Shreiners Iris Gardens in Salem, Oregon.  It is one of the best or the best Iris gardens in the world!

The image has been converted to a digital painting that I hope you enjoy. If you would like to explore this image, or others, please see links below!

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Blue Bench In The Garden (LINK)

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The Blue Rhododendron

Rhododendrons are extremely beautiful plants, flowers and come in a variety of colors. The blue rhody here was transformed into abstract form.

Not so much the bloom itself but, the background. It was photographed at a bed and breakfast just outside of Waldport on the Oregon Coast.

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Abstract Dahlia

The Dahlia is the national flower of Mexico. Dahlias are perennial and indigenous to Mexico.

There are some forty two species. They are robust and very colorful!

Dahlias rejuvenate, at least in the coastal area I live in, starting in May through late summer. I combined this Dahlia image with a Fall background.

It sort of the end of the growing season for the Dahlia and the beginning of Fall! If you would like to explore this image, or others, please see links below!

Abstract Dahlia (LINK)

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Yellow Iris

Schreiner's Iris Gardens is located north of Salem, Oregon. It is one of the finest Iris growing farms in the country.

They feature hundreds of different varieties/colors of Irises. Their featured gardens which are kept in immaculate shape year around, Irises or no Irises, really come into fruition in the spring.

Of course, this is a yellow Iris...a bearded Iris but, don't confuse it with a yellow flag Iris that is an  invasive ornamental perennial that can be a real problem.
 
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Field Of Tulips

One of the best tulip farms is in Woodburn, Oregon. It is the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and encompasses some forty acres of stunning and beautiful tulips.

They feature some 117 varieties of tulips. And, it seems that each tulip is a different color. Of course, that is an illusion.

What is not an illusion is this capture. It was made fairly close to the ground and it seems like there are tulips as far as the eye can see. 

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French Prairie Gardens

Out in the country, away from all the hustle and bustle is French Prairie Gardens.  It is just one nice place, located in St.Paul, Oregon...about 45 minutes south of Portland.


Basically, it's a nursery, farm and store that features fresh produce. They have all kinds of activities for the family year around. A must place to visit if you live in the area.


However, at this time of the year, summer, one can't help but notice all the beautiful hanging baskets and flower gardens that are displayed.


They have the biggest hanging baskets I have ever seen and they are reasonably priced. Did I say the ice cream they feature is good?  Enjoy the photos!

French Prairie Gardens

French Prairie Gardens

French Prairie Gardens

French Prairie Gardens

French Prairie Gardens

French Prairie Gardens

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Cool Flower Pictures

Here are some cool pictures of flowers to get your day going. There is a little bit of everything, lots of perennials, flower garden and flower pot varieties.
 

 

When you are finished viewing the photos here, there are more pictures at Neighborhood Flowers and Neighborhood Flowers Two. In fact, if you go to the My Oregon Photography Blog Archives off to the right, on this page, there are a number of photos of just about every kind of flower common to Oregon. Please enjoy!
 

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

 

 

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Neighborhood Flowers Two

 A continuation of neighborhood flowers...just spending a Sunday morning wandering around Oregon City, Oregon photographing any plant, flower that's cool.

One of the most amazing photos I took is of a hydroponic flower garden display.  It's located on a huge outside wall, part of a once hydroponic shop, that use to teach the craft but, apparently no longer does.

Hydroponic Flower Garden

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

 

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Neighborhood Flowers

It's fun to travel through various neighborhoods were I live in Oregon City, Oregon and photograph the flowers. There is a lot going on this time of the year flora-wise but, it won't be long before everything dies out.

The photos that are taken here vary from flower gardens to hanging baskets, to giant potted arrangements.  The whole idea is for you to enjoy them!

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

Neighborhood Flowers

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Summer Flowers In Oregon City Part 4

The Gladiolas keep blooming this is a red one and orange one.   So far we have had green, yellow and burgundy ones bloom and have featured them here.

The green gladiola had been the most unusual and was the first to bloom.  It's still going.

Summer Flowers In Oregon City

Summer Flowers In Oregon City

Summer Flowers In Oregon City

Summer Flowers In Oregon City

Summer Flowers In Oregon City

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Summer Flowers In Oregon City Part 3

Wow! I have had a really good response on my flower posts.  We will be sad when they all lose their blooms.
 

One flower in particular that is coming into flirtation are the gladiolus.  My wife planted an assorted bag of them and had no idea how they would come out.  So far a green one and two others...a burgundy and a yellow.

Gladiolus Flower

Gladiolus Flower

Summer Flowers

Summer Flowers

Summer Flowers

Summer Flowers

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Canna Lilies - What's Not To Love

Some of the most gorgeous flowers in any yard are Canna Lilies.  However, our red ones are getting to the point of blooming out.

They are not a true lily, so to speak, but who cares?  They are perennials, have vivid colors, and they are easy to grow.  Not all flowers share that  distinction.

Canna Lilies

Canna Lilies

Canna Lilies

Canna Lilies

Canna Lilies

Canna Lilies

 

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