Yellow irises.
Morning sunshine.
Freesias. First signs of Spring.
Freesias. Trust as the path unfolds. ~Ally.
Today's 'Color Challenge for Steemians' as presented by @kalemandra is Wednesday Yellow.
And 'You See ~ I See' as presented by @marillaanne is the perfect format for me to be able to share these simple still life arrangements.
You See:
- Yellow freesias and irises in a glass of water.
I See:
A perfect space in the middle of the arrangement for the bluebells.
Vibrant complementary colors: Yellow and blue. Singing in harmony.
I See:
A perfect space for another bluebell.
Muted mauve freesias: Toning down the vibrancy ~ Just enough.
I See:
I wonder what a softer blue will look like with the yellow?
The Rosemary at the back looks too central and quite rigid. Needs to be softened? Perhaps add another small piece. Or perhaps re-position it little more to the right?
I See:
- The arrangement falling apart.
Freesias and Irises:
When you look at these images, what do you see now?
Your own love of flowers and color and the wonder of nature.
Your affinity with floral art? Or you mother's/partner's love for making simple arrangements with flowers?
You See ~ I See:
It's true that often an image, just by itself, can speak 'a thousand words.'
Yet to the artist/photographer, the same image can trigger memories of the surrounding 'atmosphere' at the time the image was created or captured.
If you like the idea of exercising your recall cells or stretching your imagination, the concept of 'You See ~ I See' will certainly appeal to you.
To find out more about 'You See ~ I See' gently press on the angle's hand.
They are so nice and tender!:)
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Thanks so much @animal-shelter. The yellow irises are actually Dietes bicolor, sometimes called Peacock Flower and they grow wild on our local golf course. Early in the morning, the dew had turned many of them transparent but I managed to find just a few that were still unblemished.
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Nice pictures, I’m following you now.
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Thanks so much Macky. I'm so pleased you like these images.
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The flowers have such a soft and gentle vibe today, so beautiful
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YES: It's been wonderful to see so many beautiful yellow flowers today @sunscape. Breathing in their visual essence. So refreshing.
Usually before I begin an assemblage, my studio can look a bit like a florist's shop ~ More 'greenery' than flowers though. 😊
And every so often it's fun to make a simple arrangement. The images were taken with my old, not so amazing camera. But I had the feeling for sharing the beauty of these freesias and irises today.
I'll most likely dream of yellow now. I hope your yellow day continues to be really gentle and happy.
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@allyinspirit I love these flowers.. When I was in India, I used to do a little bit of flower arrangement..But we never used to get such wild beautiful flowers...
An assortment of liliums and roses I did long back..
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meep
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Hello @ionlysaymeep. It's really lovely to see you again ~ And to see that you have a keen appreciation of flower arrangements.
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A thought just occurred to me @ionlysaymeep: How would 'I Only Say Meep' present a 'You See ~ I See' post?
But first a bit of background:
I was totally enthralled by @marillaanne's #useeisee concept: An image sends different signals to everyone who sees it. And only the author could be aware of the circumstances surrounding the birthing of that image.
Marilla invited me (along with anyone who wants to) to write my own 'You See ~ I See' article.
My 'You See ~ I See' posts have been becoming progressively longer and longer. And instead of encouraging others to write their own, may have been having the opposite effect.
This post now, is the very simplest I've been able to come to.
Back to my question @ionlysaymeep. How would you present a 'You See ~ I See' post?
I kind of already know the answer, but it will be good to hear it from you.
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And indirectly you have introduced me to @j3dy ~ Thanks so much. Cheers @ionlysaymeep 🐋🍷🐋
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Thanks SO much. You have been such a guiding light for me @ionlysaymeep.
They say that a good teacher 'merely' reflects what is in the heart of the student. And you have revealed a little more of my own heart to me.
You have inspired me to express what needs to be expressed in the simplest way possible. I wish you a wonderful day/evening. 🐋🍷🐋
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@ionlysaymeep Why do you only say meep? :)
I am so curious but I am sure the reply will also be meep :D
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LOL
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Thanks so much Varna. Neither the freesias or the 'irises' are indigenous to Australia. They just grow wild in the suburban streets around where I live in Sydney.
Liliums and roses combine so well together and your arrangement of them is really beautiful. It looks like it may have been made for a special occasion?
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I see..
They are beautiful..
Thank you :) I am so glad you appreciate it.
Yes it was made for my grandmom's death anniversary..
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Much that is beautiful, like the irises and the freesias are transitory which make them all the more beautiful to us.
Your grandmom must have been smiling down on you as you were making the arrangement for her. What a wonderful way for you to be able to express your love for her. 🐋🌹🐋
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Thank you so much for your kind words and the information on the flowers.
Your post brought back the memories.. I am so glad you shared this. :)
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Truly a pleasure Varna. Wonderful when all those memories, both sad and happy can be rekindled.
That's why I love the 'You See ~ I See' format. Just by sharing one image ~ Or it can be a set of images ~ So much that has been lying hidden within us, comes to life again.
You may like to consider using the format for a future article.
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I see happy flowers, like your combination of colors!
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Thanks ever so much Maya. Yes, these freesias and irises, and all the other yellow flowers people have been sharing today bring so much happiness and joy.
So pleased you like the combination of colors. The bluebells spring up every year in our backyard ~ Just the one clump ~ Always welcomed.
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Wow!!!!! I love the way you add in the flowers arrangements... they are beautiful!
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Thanks ever so much Eliza. Each step of an arrangement like this, feels like it's the last. All that's needed.
But then you walk away and come back again ~ Like a painting ~ And you 'see' what else is needed. Adding a few more, until it finally starts falling apart.
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