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Hollyhock

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Mike

There is nothing like good light and a good wife who tells me what it is I’m shooting.

37 thoughts on “Hollyhock”

Sue on July 24, 2016 at 6:16 am said:

Well, looks good to me, Mike!

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 6:54 am said:
  
  Thanks Susan.
  
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Chillbrook on July 24, 2016 at 7:14 am said:

Now there’s a beauty! 🙂

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 7:15 am said:
  
  Thanks, Adrian.
  
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goldenbrodie on July 24, 2016 at 7:17 am said:

Now that’s a smart and caring man and it shows through your camera. Hollyhocks were always in my grandmothers gardens…they bring back fond memories. Thank you.

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 7:23 am said:
  
  You are lucky to have that kind of memory, and I am appreciative of your sweet comment. Thank you.
  
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Donna Catterick on July 24, 2016 at 7:18 am said:

Sounds like you have it all! Love the backlighting.

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 7:24 am said:
  
  I am a very fortunate man and a thankful one at that. Yes, the lighting is very good. Thank you.
  
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missparker0106 on July 24, 2016 at 12:48 pm said:

It’s absolutely lovely.

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 1:35 pm said:
  
  Thank you for saying so. How nice.
  
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Quarkybirdy on July 24, 2016 at 1:11 pm said:

Lovely photo

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 1:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Linda.
  
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Spence's Girl on July 24, 2016 at 4:10 pm said:

Stunning photo!

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  How nice. Thanks!
  
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belindagroverphotography on July 24, 2016 at 8:47 pm said:

So beautifully lit, they look like they’re reaching for the sky!

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 8:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks. I got lucky with the light and they would climb to the sun if they could.
  
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maureenrose7 on July 24, 2016 at 9:16 pm said:

Some of my very favorite photos ive taken lately are of my hollyhocks. these are real beauties. Very nice shot!

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- Mike on July 24, 2016 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much. Saw the flowers while zipping by on a scooter. Turned around for the shot.
  
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  - maureenrose7 on July 24, 2016 at 9:24 pm said:
    
    I dont blame you they are well worth the U turn!
    
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David on July 25, 2016 at 1:01 pm said:

Better to know what your are shooting than saying “pretty flowers”. 🙂

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- Mike on July 25, 2016 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  “I reckon so,” to quote the outlaw Josie Wales. Another thing he said to a bounty hunter is “dying ain’t much of a living, boy.”
  He did not say “I’m your huckleberry.” That was Doc Holiday.
  
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natuurfreak on July 25, 2016 at 3:12 pm said:

Is this beauty an hibiscus?

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- Mike on July 25, 2016 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  It is called Hollyhock so I guess it is not hibiscus?
  
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LensScaper on July 26, 2016 at 1:12 am said:

Beautiful light through those translucent petals.

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- Mike on July 26, 2016 at 7:25 am said:
  
  Thanks Andy. I got lucky with that light.
  
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Heartafire on July 26, 2016 at 12:41 pm said:

Beautiful shot!

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- Mike on July 26, 2016 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  It was for my dear friend Holly, aka you.
  
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  - Heartafire on July 26, 2016 at 2:42 pm said:
    
    Ahh! That’s so fantastic. I did take a real liking to this flowers name . Thank you so much Mike. I am delighted!! Would you mind if I share this lovely photo at House of Heart?
    
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  - Mike on July 26, 2016 at 2:56 pm said:
    
    Not at all. When you do, send me a link, eh.
    
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Heartafire on July 27, 2016 at 8:32 am said:

Reblogged this on House of Heart and commented:
Beautiful Photography by Mike. I am not familiar with this flower but I kind of like the name *)

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fauquetmichel on July 28, 2016 at 2:32 am said:

Your wife and hollyhock have the same beauty ! 🙂
In friendship
Michel

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- Mike on July 28, 2016 at 7:29 am said:
  
  That they do my friend, that they do.
  
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Boomdeeadda on July 28, 2016 at 11:08 am said:

My Oma (german for Grandma) had Hollyhock all around her patio and it felt like you were lunching in a pretty secret garden. This is an especially pretty one. Your lighting is perfection. xk

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- Mike on July 28, 2016 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  What a nice memory for you. My Oma lived in an apartment in Brooklyn without hollyhocks but with never ending love and affection.
  I got lucky with the light. Thank you.
  
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reocochran on July 29, 2016 at 10:36 am said:

The way you captured this was so wonderful, glad you give credit to the Mrs. too. Smiles, Robin

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- Mike on July 29, 2016 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Thanks Robin. My beautiful wife gets credit for many things. Dealing with me for 45+ years is just the start.
  
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