Liners' Photoblog
Lupins in Southland
Posted by Linerberry (Christchurch, New Zealand) on 26 November 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
The next few days are a small account of a trip down to the Catlins in the very south of the South Island when Helly Woo came to visit this time last year...hope you're watching mate:-):-)The lupins are a great asset to this area and a lot of NZ to revitalise the land...great for us lupin lovers too:-)
"SILLY TUESDAY ANNOUNCEMENT"
Due to the Festive Season and Folks being busy, and hopefully silly, SILLY TUESDAY will return to full service on the 12th January 2010.
Until then...keep up the Silliness that has become Tuesday and keep thinking Silly thoughts as you take those Christmas and New Year shots!!!
Once again I would like to thank you all for the wonderful Silly Tuesday shots you have posted and to all who have commented.....it wouldn't work without YOU!!!! Thank you:-) from SILLY MAMA xx
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Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
these are so beautiful Liners, I haven't ever seen them but what a painterly image you have here, such amazing colours, looks like a wonderful place to visit!
26 Nov 2008 5:08am
@Kylie Greenan: My goodness Kyles...if you have never seen Lupins then I have to insist that you come over to see them in all their glory!! They are amazing and the variety of colours in one place will blow you away!!! My friend came over last year and loved the lupins...see Lupin Fairy It was of course Helly Woo!
@Doug: Thank you:-)
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
A riot of colour taken from a good point of view.Great stuff.
26 Nov 2008 7:42am
@Anthony Lambert: Thank you Alun....I like that "a riot of colour"
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Great shot Liners I too love the lupins that grow wild
26 Nov 2008 7:54am
@jamesy: Thanks chuck:-) Lupins rule OK!!!!
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
Super dooper loopey lupins! Great colors and composition.
26 Nov 2008 8:06am
@Maxine: Absolutely super dooper loopey lupins!!!! Glad you agree Max:-)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Wow - these colours are magnificent. They must look absolutely stunning with a gentle breeze moving them around a bit.
26 Nov 2008 8:12am
@dobbino: You are right...they are stunning and just sooo perfect! I am always amazed by the variety of colours all in one place:-)
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Wow, what a beautiful view Liners! Great colors and the like the composition!
26 Nov 2008 8:25am
@Monique: Thanks heaps Monique:-) Glad you like.
Shirin Moosavi from Tehran, Iran
This is magical! Wonderful frame full of stunning colors and patterns!
26 Nov 2008 11:41am
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Now that... that is truly gorgeous... makes me want to walk through them all...
26 Nov 2008 12:33pm
vera from Iran
fantastic, never seen in the nature as a field like this, good revitalisation for the eyes too
26 Nov 2008 12:56pm
YouKnowWho from West Wickham, United Kingdom
I love purple. So you can guess what I think of this pic! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
26 Nov 2008 1:15pm
@YouKnowWho: Thought you might like it Sis XXX
Les from Lincoln, United States
Beautiful shot! I love the variety of colors. Lupine are one of my favorite plants. I had some in a previous garden and they were quite cheerful to see as I walked in the house.
26 Nov 2008 1:15pm
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
You´re getting me mixed up with my little brother my dear......... :-)
26 Nov 2008 2:13pm
@Anthony Lambert: Oh dear!!! I do beg your pudding:-) Senility setting in already:-0
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
What a burst of fine colors on a gray dreary day, it's been dark here all-day. Great shot Liners !
26 Nov 2008 4:44pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wow Floral Extravagance, gosh you took it well! It's very, very awesome :)
26 Nov 2008 4:49pm
@Lorraine: Why thank ya kindly L:-)
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
Wow, thats a hole lot of colour, nice one
26 Nov 2008 5:15pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
OH DEAR!! Too many Lamberts for your poor overworked head to deal with,go and have a lie down...It works for me..I love Lupins,this is a reminder for next years garden. '>))
26 Nov 2008 6:36pm
@Jeff: Thank you for the sympathy Anthony!!! lol hahahah:-)
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
So wonderful, one of my wife's favourites! Enjoy spring!
26 Nov 2008 7:06pm
@MadScientist: Then I dedicate this image to you wife:-)
Kathryn from Warburton, Australia
yeah i love them too! there are so many of them! wonderful!
26 Nov 2008 7:39pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
love the point of view, such a gorgeous field of vibrant colors, beautiful capture
26 Nov 2008 11:38pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
stunning!!! i saw some of these in Tasmania -- but not this many!!! faaabulously beautiful!!!
27 Nov 2008 11:07am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
@MadScientist: Then I dedicate this image to you wife:-)
Thanks, LB! Much appreciated!!!
27 Nov 2008 11:08pm
Kent from Kvänum, Sweden
These flowers are very beautiful. They grow here in Sweden and is probably here and. Nice picture
28 Nov 2008 7:19am
Sony DSC-H7
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