Like many around us, we had a bit of damage to the plants about the block during the recent ex-tropical cyclone episode. One of our yuccas out the front got damaged and its outside covering just fell off.
Which provided some very beautiful images for those amongst us who like to photograph such things...
With no lights at all inside for a few nights, we also got to see how well the solar-powered lights work at the front door, and got some more dramatic shots of the yucca in a pot by the door.
So spiky things can be beautiful too I think.
Susan and I are nearly done - our books get to meet on Thursday so we will share with you very soon after!
Which provided some very beautiful images for those amongst us who like to photograph such things...
With no lights at all inside for a few nights, we also got to see how well the solar-powered lights work at the front door, and got some more dramatic shots of the yucca in a pot by the door.
So spiky things can be beautiful too I think.
Susan and I are nearly done - our books get to meet on Thursday so we will share with you very soon after!
So beautiful! Those reds are ravishing and the b&w shots are impressive too. Poor yucca though...
ReplyDeleteHi Ersi - so far so good - it is still holding up, but looking a wee bit bare! It did offer some magical photo opportunities...
DeleteBeautiful yucca casing... will it survive that?
ReplyDeleteHi Valerianna - it seems to still be standing tall and strong but we will watch it for a while. The colours and the curves were so eye-catching.
DeleteWhat stunning shots, Fiona! I love how the first trio seems to be mostly about the (fantastic!) colors, while the second set really emphasizes the yucca's shape/silhouette.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how the results of the next big book meeting!
Thanks Lisa - yes the colours almost blast out of the screen, and then the silhouettes are stark and strong. Just finished my book, so its onwards to Thursday's catch up.
DeleteWow, I wonder how those spiky things would be if they were softened, pressed onto fabric and eco dyed? They're awesome.
ReplyDeleteSadly I missed that moment Connie! Maybe if another skirt falls off I'll give it a whirl. I wonder if they would transfer their colour or something completely different?
DeleteVery beautiful images... even though your yucca suffered through the storm.
ReplyDeleteI just read Susan's blog post about her book meeting with you... how lucky the two of you live close enough to get together and share ideas and inspiration.
Thanks Donna - they were eye catching even in amongst all the damage around us, and it was good to take the time to capture them. Yes, Susan and I are very lucky - about 15 minutes' drive away so it is possible to pop in and chat explore and create together.
DeleteWow! I should say! Thank you for capturing and sharing these gorgeous images!
ReplyDeleteHi Gloria glad you like them! They were wonderful to experience in amongst the difficult days.
ReplyDeleteLovely images proving that art can be found most anywhere..even in devastation...Like the pine trees sprouting after a forest fire..
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting how this same plant can give such vastly different impressions..your photography skills! The first vibrant color shots remind me of feathers (I have an image of "Fire Bird") and the night shots are beautifully mysterious...-Julie
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Love those firey spikes.
ReplyDeleteWho knew the yucca could look like that? An amazing, wonderful surprise.
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