Botanicals

Flowers, especially hydrangeas, have a pull over me that is irresistible. After all, who doesn’t find beauty in nature?

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Peony © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.
Petals © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.
Leaves © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.

Sometimes, as I’m driving in my car, I’ll see a sight so fantastically beautiful that I exclaim out loud, “ohhhh, look at that light!” And yes, it’s always some amazing light: the sun setting or rising, or perhaps not yet … Continue reading

Drops of Dew © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.

Photographer’s Tip:  Don’t be afraid to get down low.  I found these gorgeous drops of dew on fallen leaves yesterday adjacent to my daughters’ school.  Having just a few minutes before taken a bunch of photos of the leaves on … Continue reading

Hydrangeas In Light © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.

Madonna be damned, I LOVE hydrangeas!!  Their delicate petals that are actually quite strong and dry so well, enchant me!  I’ve had these ones in my living room for a year now and in the afternoon sun, they often take … Continue reading

Red Wall © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.

This scene begged me to photograph it.  I was out walking through Fremont with my daughters on a hot summer day.  We turned the corner and I was blown away by flowers against the red wall.

Artichoke Flower © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.

Who knew artichokes could be so beautiful?

Peony © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.
Petals © 2011 Adrien Meredith Hefta. All rights reserved.

Hydrangeas up close…their texture and color draw my eye to them everytime