There are days when I no longer feel like a gardener. There are days when I feel more like a fashion photographer, coordinating colors, waiting for the perfect light, and soothing the tender egos. As I take out the camera, they’re on — strutting and seductive as they all aim to get the cover of Vogue or Elle or Better Homes and Gardens.
“Yes. That’s the shot.”
Bleeding Heart
“Hold it. Hold it.”
“The camera loves you, baby.”
“I can tell you’re going to be a star.”
“Own the pose, sweetie.”
“Work the runway.”
Hosta
“You’re on fire!”
Hardy Geranium
“Pretty in pink, that’s what you are.”
Azalea
“Kid, in time, you’ll be America’s next top model.”
Gaillardia
“That’s the money shot.”
Clematis “Nelly Moser”
“Yes,” I assure each of them. “There’s no one else like you. You’ve got the look.”
If they ever start talking to each other and learn that I say that to all the lovelies, well, my fashion photographer days are over. It’ll be back to the garden for me.
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Cool pics Kevin! This spring, I am very interested in perennial geraniums. Glad you included one.
Mario, glad you liked them. The close-up is a bit misleading. The foliage is fern-like and the plant is covered in flowers, about an inch across. Hope you give them a try.
Fun!
Cheryl, glad you liked it! 🙂
You are suspiciously familiar with catwalk terminology – is there something you’re not telling us. Lovely pics by the way.
Mmmmmmmmaybe. . . 🙂
Funny! Love all those poses. I’m sure your encouraging remarks added that ‘something special’ that was needed.
Hello, Char. Glad you had a laugh. You know, you have to handle these models very delicately — I don’t want their succeess going to their heads. Next thing, they’ll want to branch out into film, or worse, a reality show.
Oh no! No more reality shows. Please…keep them contained.
Or containered. 🙂
This is so funny (sorry, just trying to compose myself…). I’m sure that the next time I venture outside with my trusty Canon I’ll have a smile on my face as most of my lovelies are either camera shy or past their sell by date by the time I have chance to snap them! Great, fun post Kevin.
Glad I could brighten your day. For me, the hard part isn’t so much the picture taking; it’s the catering. Who likes what? Who’s watching their figure? It’s endless. 🙂
It’s when your blooms start refusing to appear for anything less than a 1000 pounds / dollars…then you’re in trouble! xx
LOL. I also don’t like when the paparazzi snap a photo of them behaving badly. Then it’s all over the tabloids.
Love this post – so much fun and the photos are fantastic! It helps having good models of course 🙂
I appreciate your compliment. I’ll pass it along to the models. They love that kind of stuff. 🙂
Too funny! My garden is starting to produce – that’s always an exciting time!
Hi Joylene. Glad you had a laugh — and here’s to a bountiful harvest!
All I can say is that the models in my garden can’t hold a candle to yours. I think I have the ones that were too shy to pose.
Hi Lori — I find that they just need a little coaxing. Maybe a contract with an agency?
For me Nelly Moser is the star of that lot.
To tell you the truth — I surprised myself with that one. I only learned that the camera has a zoom feature that allows me to do macro photography. The problem is, I don’t have a tripod so I have to stand very still. Every breath, every heartbeat, every pulse causes the image to move. When I press the button to take the actual photo, I never know what part of the plant I captured.
Beautiful shots! You have captured some great close-ups of your fashionable flowers! And a belated Happy Blogoversary!
Glad you enjoyed them, and thanks for your kind words. Cheers!
Brilliant, bet you also talk to the animals.
Actually, I talk to myself — out loud. 🙂
Kevin, you sure know how to get the best from your beauties.
Lee, I can’t take all of te credit. The designer plays a hand, as well.
Talking to your flowers – good! I think all gardeners do it. Your fashion ladies certainly get my vote. Christina
At least the flowers listen. Most of the time. 🙂
Hi Kevin,
Your garden looks like its in full bloom (I am so envious – my garden is a bit more northern)! You’re photos are lovely! And the macro work is gorgeous … as is your garden!
I think your encouragement helped your ‘subjects’ pose so well and feel comfortable in front of the camera – some can be notoriously shy! 🙂
Happy belated Blogerversary!
~Kelly
Kelly, great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. Yes, some can be shy — but with a little warmth, water, and time, they open up and show their true colors. 🙂