Dahlias

[Bambi]

so I invaded Iggy's territory today. I am 'hosting' a continuing education workshop for my staff. Today I snuck over to the Public Gardens early to wonder a bit and get some down time. The dahlias are in full bloom and looking stunning.

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I am amazed by the variety of shapes, sizes and colours:

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[Mad Aussie]

I am amazed by the variety of shapes, sizes and colours

Me too. And the variety of petals. Some have so many and others have so few.

[Iguanasan]

Nice set Bambi. Wish I had known you were around we could have hooked up!

Here's a couple of mine from that particular spot I got this morning around 8am.

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[Bambi]

you must have left just before I got there. I didn't contact you because I wasn't sure I would be able to get away. I'll probably be there again tomorrow morning.....

[casil403]

Both lovely shots B and Ig. Whenever I go back home, I always bring back several bunches of dahlias from the coast to have in my home. My Mum is a huge fan of them and while I can't cut hers or she'd cut me :laughing:I always stop at a roadside stand and buy some as they are all over the place in Victoria.

[Bambi]

thanks everyone. Here's the last one I was able to process before I headed to bed:
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[Marko]

Lovely set bambi! I really dig the all petals shot, and this last shot you posted.
Iggy - really nice series as well.

[Iguanasan]

Wow, Bambi, that last one looks like velvet. Very cool.

[edG]

great sets Bambi and Iggy

[Bambi]

thanks all.
Iggy and I met up today and took some more shots. These are still from yesterday. I loved how these petals looked painted:
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[Iguanasan]

It's been a long day, I'll add more of mine tomorrow if I got anything worth showing.

[Iguanasan]

I'm sure none of you are sitting on the edge of your seat but I did promise to post some of my dahlia shots from Thursday. Sorry it took so long.

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[Bambi]

I was waiting on the edge of my seat!! :clap::clap::clap:

I like these very much. My favourite is the pink and white one. but all are nice!

[Bambi]

here are the last of my dahlia shots. I promise :)

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[Bambi]

and last:

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[Iguanasan]

Very nice set, Bambi... this has been a fun thread. I like #2 - crazy hair - and the last one in your set. Nice! :)

[Bambi]

thanks! it was fun to do!

[QuietOne]

here are the last of my dahlia shots. I promise :)

:eek: Why?? Have they stopped blooming? ;)