December in the Pacific Northwest means plenty of wet days and early sunsets. Today’s 8:33 hours of daylight passed far too quickly but these bright blue Hydrangea flowers remind me that summer is just a few months away. 🙂
Posted as part of Lens and Pen by Sally’s Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Photo Challenge: Macro.
Northwest Frame of Mind 
stunning!
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Thanks, Cindy!
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Oh how beautiful andTy so very much for the reminded summer is just a few months away, and also spring. I am so ready.
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We’re ready here too, Ruth. 🙂
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One of my favorite kinds in my backyard, Beautiful shot 🙂
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Nice to know we have some of the same plants, Andy. 🙂
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Big cheers to that! 🙂 🙂
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Striking colours… beautiful shot…
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Thank you, Sreejith. 🙂
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Couldn’t believe how dark it was when I landed at 4;15 pm. 😦 (Guess I should have expected it, given Vegas’ short days.)
The hydrangea is gorgeous!
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Sunset was 4:18 here today, Nancy. :(. I hope you had a smooth flight and am happy to hear you like my summery hydrangea!
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4:18! That really is early–I think 5:30 seems early, so I’d better stop complaining. :- The hydrangea flowers are so beautiful and think I’ll dream of spring instead of summer, but it sounds like neither one of us is thrilled with winter. 🙂
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Short winter days are the price we pay for daylight until 10 pm in the summer, Debra so maybe it’s worth it. 🙂 Spring sounds pretty nice right now though. 🙂
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Grateful thanks for both a beautiful frame AND a non-whinge about winter !!!
Well done you, Lisa ! 😀
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I tried to be non-whinge like, M-R! Glad you got it and I’m happy to hear you like the photo. 🙂
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The color is gorgeous!
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Thanks, Angeline. 🙂
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Lisa, thank you for the burst of stunning hues–hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. I even have a black-stemmed variety. I relay enjoyed the macro version, it reminds me of what summer will offer. Our shorter days have been mixed with clouds and rain and bitter cold. Your flowers cheered me. Happy Photo Challenge.
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I’ll have to look for a black stemmed variety, Sally. It sounds gorgeous! Thanks so much for your kind comments and visit today. 🙂
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My pleasure…
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Wow!!! Your hydrangeas look beautiful. Mine have suffered from the drought and now the cold nights have burnt their leaves which have pretty much all fallen off. With all of the rain recently, I am hopeful that next year will be better. Thanks for the burst of color to start my day!!!
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You’re welcome, Patrick. 🙂 I’m so glad you’re getting some much needed rainfall this month!
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Oooh, I love this hydrangea macro shot! Beautiful, rich color. 🙂
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Thanks, Amy!
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These are so gorgeous; especially the first shot.
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Thank you, Su. 😊
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i Find YOU
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Thanks, Emerald.
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so colorful and beautiful 🙂
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Thank you, Joshi. 🙂
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Glorious colors, Lisa, especially in fall-winter. 🙂
janet
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Thanks, Janet. I thought the warm sepia woukd be appropriate to the season. 🙂
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I can even tell this is gorgeous with my lame eye.
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I hope your lame eye is on the mend by now, Andra but it’s nice to know these bright purple/blue colors cut through your troubles. 🙂
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Great color … vibrant and intense. Very nice macro …!!! 😎
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Thanks, Isadora!
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Ha, you and I think alike. My favourite subject for Sally’s challenges: Hydrangeas in macro. Love your take on them.
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Thanks, Forest wood! I’ts always great to see similar subjects done in different ways. 🙂
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I’ll hang on to that thought, Lisa 🙂
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Maybe it can get us through till spring, Jo. 🙂
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Stunning!
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Thank you, Carol!
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