Saturday, June 11, 2011

Hidden in the Backyard


One of the pretty surprises we had when we moved into our house nearly two years ago was two beautiful clematis plants in the back corner of our yard.

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They are two different varieties and these photos are of the one with larger, somewhat lighter purple blooms.

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26 comments:

  1. the garden must look beautiful with these amazing colors!
    by the way I love your header photos!

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  2. These photos are absolutely gorgeous! I just love these!

    Nice new header, by the way. :)

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  3. Gorgeous macros, the first one is breathtaking.
    I love the many shades of violet-indigo of these flowers.

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  4. I have a Jackmanii Clematis that looks very much like this one -- just gorgeous, aren't they?

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment on my blog today! I truly appreciate it.

    Have a lovely weekend. :)

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  5. Katie, these are beyond gorgeous --both the shot and the flower itself! :)

    Thank you for voting for me. Have a wonderful weekend! =)

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  6. Just a beautiful series of up-close shots - such detail! Sadly, my clematis has not come up this year!

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  7. You lucky girl that is perfect. Mine is blooming any day now, it is white. It is just in so difficult place to shoot, we will see do I get any shots. There is many many beautiful clematis what I would love to shoot.
    Have a nice weekend

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  8. My mom got one for her birthday - burgundy, I took a picture of it yesterday.

    Lovely shots!

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  9. Beautiful shot, great colors!! :)
    The last one is spectacular!!!

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  10. I love clemantis. I inherited a vine when I moved as well. :)
    Your last shot is exquisite!
    Carletta's Captures

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  11. Well isn't that a wonderful treasure!

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  12. wow those are unbelievably stunning!!!!

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  13. What a happy surprise. Gorgeous colors.

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  14. My wife is always talking about her climatis' -- typical guy, I was clueless. BUT, after viewing your stunning photos, I will turn over a new leaf [so to speak]. Brava!

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  15. Beautiful macros, I love the middle shot with the petals.

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  16. Beautiful! I love shooting flowers, but don't have a macro. It's definitely on my wish list though.
    These are great shots!!!

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  17. Beautiful!
    Love the new look, too. I might miss the spools, but this does look great. ;)

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  18. Marvelous...
    Greetings from France,

    Pierre
    http://pierre-boyer.blogspot.com/

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  19. Great pictures Katie, clematis belongs to my favorites in the garden.
    Thanks for the nice comments at my place last Saturday!
    much love Anna

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  21. Wow! Has it already been almost 2 years?? I remember you blogging about your move. Boy time flies! Pretty flowers!!

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