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radiant colors
petals drenched in liquid love
a fleeting beauty
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We’re in the middle of a relentless heat wave with no rain and temperatures in the upper 90s for the third week in a row. So I’m staying indoors reading, sorting old photos, and watching shows on the computer. I hope you enjoy these iris images I found from last spring. Iris blossoms are so beautiful but very fleeting!
May your week be filled with beauty.
writing to freedom 
Amazing 💐🙏🏼💐
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Thanks Val! 🙂
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Beautiful 😍
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Thank you! 🙂
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Beautiful.
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Thanks Tim.
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Sorry to learn about your heatwave, Brad. Stay well hydrated (and grateful for clean water + shady home!) Thank you for these sensuous, intimate, wonderful images of dewy (?) iris. I love when you use your macro-closeup lens — and artistic, nature-revering eye!
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Agreed Will. There is always something to be grateful for; like my apartment, AC, food, and water. I’m glad you enthusiastically enjoy my macro photos! Thanks! 😍
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Brad, your photos of these stunning Irises is a treat to the senses. The dew drops or have you watered them. Whichever, it is beautiful.
We also have a heatwave and struggle as the North of Europe generally don’t have air conditioning in the homes.
Seems climate really showing us it is changing.
Miriam
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Thanks Miriam. I’m glad you enjoy the macro iris shots (with rain drops) as much as I do. And yes, the heat wave is a stark reminder of climate change and the need to adapt.
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Beautifully written ❤🌹
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Thank you. 🙏
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You’re welcome ❤
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Stunning photo Brad – you have a wonderful inner artist eye and creative muse. The photos are very cooling too. I hope they help wash refreshment over you during this heat wave.
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Thank you Tania. I hope they bring refreshment or some rain! 😋
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Gorgeous photos, Brad! I can see why the first is one of your favorites. 😍 “Liquid love” – love that!
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Thank you Michele. Photography has been a long term passion. 🙏
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It is an enriching hobby. 😊 You are welcome, Brad.
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You may be in a dry spell Brad but the flowers seem to have found the moisture…Aren’t they lovely as well as your words. Stay as cool as possible and get that indoor stuff taken care of! Hopefully cooler weather will prevail soon….VK 🙂
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Thank you VK. We really need some rain. Those photos are from spring 2021.
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It’s feast or famine Brad…You are burning up and it’s so cold here the gardens can’t grow…Some nights in the 40’s, some days in the 50’s and 60’s….Spring and summer seem to have disappeared. For now anyway. We’ll be hot next probably…lol…VK
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Oh, these are favorites indeed! Beauty drenched in liquid love. Perfect!
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Thank you Natalie. 🙏
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Beautiful and mesmerising pics ❤
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Thank you Zeenat. I’m glad you can share in the beauty. And nice to see you. 😍
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Stunning macro! Hope you are staying safe in the heatwave. We have our own coming up in the UK soon and I think I’ll very much be hiding indoors.
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Thanks Kaylin. Welcome to my blog, Brad
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A magnificent fleeting beauty, indeed.
We are also having an intense heatwave for us….after. only four days of temps in the high eighties, low nineties, plus much higher temps forecast for the coming weekend…for we Brits it is highly debilitating….add to that very few people have air. conditioning. Ah well…I am grateful to be surrounded with trees and the river close by. Stay cool Brad……this too shall pass. XX
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Thank you Janet. I’m sorry you’re having the crazy heat too, especially without AC! You river sounds nice. Is it clean enough for swimming? Sadly, they don’t allow swimming in most of the nearby lakes.
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It is the ‘River Thames’ which is a tidal river and so can be very dangerous to swim in, however there are designated areas where people can swim. In this heat children are jumping/diving off a lot of the walking bridges that cross the river – which is totally undersatandable. We are having a three day reprieve where it is relatively cooler but then on Sunday it really heats up….
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I appreciate the clarification and am glad people can swim. Be cool. 😋
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HI Brad, do you usually get summer rain. We can go for months without rain as we don’t get rain at all during winter. Your pictures are very beautiful.
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Thanks Robbie. Yes, we usually get rain all year long, but we’re having a very hot and dry summer.
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Interesting, another sign of global warming perhaps.
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Sadly, yes.
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I saw your photos and made a little audible gasp. Then laughed at myself. So beautiful, Brad. I love these close-ups. They capture such stunning color and design, and the water makes them utterly magical. Your haiku is exquisite. Sorry to hear about the heat. Stay cool.
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Wow Diana. I’m touched that my photos made such an impact. The rain soaked irises were beautiful. Thank you.
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I love love those close ups that remove “what it is” for pure color/shape/texture. Pure gold.
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Nice! 🙏
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❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks! 🙂
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Indulging in relaxing indoors… enjoy❤️ Great time to share your beautiful photography. Nature is awesome, Thankyou🥰 sending love from another indoor place, keeping cool❤️
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Thank you Barbara. The heat is becoming oppressive. I hope mother nature gives us a break soon. ,🥴
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Have you tried soaking your feet in cold water? We’ve got the curtains closed and fans on❤️
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No. I’ll try the cold water soak.
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Lovely Brad, and so refreshing! Hot here too. 🥵 Stay cool! 😎
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Thank you Julie. This is the hottest summer I’ve ever experienced and this week is predicted to be over 100 for 7-9 days! 😎
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Gorgeous!!
Blessings to you this week!
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Thank you Ana! Hugs…
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Glad you’re staying indoors to hide from the heat. The poem is lovely and your pictures amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Cynthia. I’m watching a lot more videos online but occasionally pop outside for a quick stroll. 🙂
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Oooh those pictures are magical!! I love the magic of waterdrops up close ♥ Hope it cools down soon Brad! Here we have the hottest day of the year – and I have driving lessons today! Hope the highway doesn’t melt 😉
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Thank you Wendy. Those moments of beauty and refreshment help balance these crazy hot times. Be safe.
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Really cool macro shots, Brad!! Love them!!
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Thank you Kirt. 🙏
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Stunning!
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Thanks!
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Exquisite images! I love the colors and patterns.
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Thank you JoAnna.
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