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Uploaded: 05/01/12 7:46 PM GMT
Golden Heart
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That is the name of this unusual variety of bleeding heart. Named for it's richly colored golden leaves, the leaves are different but the flowers are the same as other varieties. To the right is a peony bud which will be opening in the next week or so. This was shot in early morning light and is my first successful shot of this flower. In the spring, when they bloom, my area is always so windy I mostly get blurred images as they move at the least little stir of air and I have been trying for several years now! All comments and critiques appreciated.

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::tigger3
05/01/12 7:50 PM GMT
Kathy, this is a beautiful capture, from the golden leaves to the flowers themselves. Good color, well focused, I find bleeding hearts hard to shoot, but I did manage one, which I will be sharing. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Joanie
05/02/12 2:20 AM GMT
You sure got a beauty this year girl! Beautiful color and perfect lighting! Full of life and outstanding as well Kathy!
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.Eubeen
05/02/12 2:25 AM GMT
Try moving your camera quickly with the wind, problem solved. Nice warm lighting and colours in this photo, Kathy. Good focus and DoF in the shot. Nicely done.
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.LakeMichigan
05/02/12 2:27 AM GMT
This is a lovely shot Kathy. You got it this time .
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::luckyshot
05/02/12 2:36 PM GMT
Kathy - Yes, it takes only the slightest breeze to move the 'Hearts'. But, you nailed the crisp focus on this one. I like the dof, allowing the eye to focus in the Golden Hearts. Thad
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::SEFA
05/02/12 3:44 PM GMT
Beautiful golden leaves. A very nice photo.
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.icedancer
05/03/12 12:42 AM GMT
Beautiful capture and colours on the Bleeding Hearts
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::LynEve
05/04/12 12:48 AM GMT
A lovely capture of this unusual variety Kathy. Love the contrast of the yellow and pink.
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