Just Brown And Dry
This was the hydrangea that grew on the outside by the Conservatory at Belle Isle, and they were now all dried and brown by the cold weather.
Though the glorious flowers were gone, but the texture and colors of these were still interesting to see. They held their own beauty just for me to see.
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ReplyDeleteIcy, I agree with you. Brown and dried, they still hold their natural beauty. I love these shots.
ReplyDeleteI still cannot believe how quickly winter has come again! You are right, though, even dried up, these flowers have their own beauty!
ReplyDeleteLovely tones and texture. I think hydrangeas photograph better dried than when blossoming!
ReplyDeleteand only beautiful souls like yours see beauty even in dried crispy flowers(",)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love when hydrangeas get all dried and brittle looking. I have some in a vase right now... :) Silke
ReplyDeleteOh My this is truly Fall time.
ReplyDeleteKnowing where to look for beauty and how to:) In most cases, it's in the eyes of the beholder.
ReplyDeletebeautiful...i think this is gorgeous and intriguing...wonderful work! Nature is beautiful in every moment and in every transition!
ReplyDeletei like how it curled and dried, beautiful even dry.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw hydrangeas in Massachusetts in the summer, I never would have imagined they could look so beautiful when brown. Thank you for sharing these, Icy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. Boy do I have a word for you. We in the ecological world refer to withered plant parts that remain as marcescent. Great word! Anyways these photos show the marcescent part of this plant that can aid us with winter identification. Thought you might like that!
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Those were gorgeous photo's. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
ReplyDeletebeauty is in the eyes of the beholder. cliched but very true...
ReplyDeleteReminds me of dried roses and leaves that I keep in my books. They are indeed still lovely BC. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Icy, even brown and dry there is still beauty in these leaves.
ReplyDeleteIcy, they are pretty even as they die.
ReplyDeletesome good things never last. they are still lovely though.
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