Cyclamen and Ice

Just a few photographs for a Saturday night. I am still thinking of the Photo Challenge topic of Hope. The Cyclamen bud, waiting for its time to flower, to fulfill its purpose. Hoping to provide beauty for our enjoyment. I visited a friend and could not resist taking some shots of her beautiful Cyclamen. The first photo is along the walkway at our home. One of the bushes still has a few red berries, covered in ice. I hope you enjoy.

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16 responses to “Cyclamen and Ice”

elmediat | February 3, 2012 at 7:55 am | Reply

Well done compositions.Effective use of bokeh in the first image. The macro-close-up shows off the texture & detail of the petals.
lifebydmagdalene | February 2, 2012 at 5:46 pm | Reply

It’s so delicate and precious! You have captured it well….!
Thanking God for the works of your hands…:o)

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the island traveler | February 1, 2012 at 1:58 pm | Reply

One of the most beautiful flower shot I have ever seen . The black and red contrast is so vividly amazing…it’s like love and passion in the midst of darkness…of hope and light in the middle of chaos…inspiring in so many ways…thanks.
Patti Kuche | January 30, 2012 at 11:37 pm | Reply

Love the deep drama of the red, not to mention the ice sparkles!
Tilly Bud | January 30, 2012 at 4:51 pm | Reply

That first photo is beyond beautiful. Delicious.
Arindam | January 30, 2012 at 3:33 pm | Reply

Beautiful photographs. It was just glorious. Great post.
Chancy, Mumsy and Crew | January 30, 2012 at 2:43 am | Reply

Gorgeous shots with great vivid colors. Very interesting shot with the buds and ice. Hugs
Cee Neuner | January 29, 2012 at 11:27 pm | Reply

Absolutely gorgeous!
Angeline M | January 29, 2012 at 10:35 pm | Reply

A visual delight!
Gilly Gee | January 29, 2012 at 2:51 pm | Reply

Yes the red against the black looks amazing, beautiful plant, beautifully photographed!
Judy | January 29, 2012 at 12:13 pm | Reply

It’s just glorious, Maggie! The first photo looks like a crystal necklace! I love the dark background you got….it sets off that gorgeous red. Nothing like a shot of red in my opinion…! Great post!
- Maggie L R | January 29, 2012 at 12:36 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks, I do love red flowers, (you had a red flower too.) The dark background is a curtain. just right for the photo.
edebock | January 29, 2012 at 11:16 am | Reply

Stunning!
- Maggie L R | January 29, 2012 at 12:37 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks, You are back safe and sound. did you get the missing case?
  - edebock | January 29, 2012 at 12:51 pm |
    
    It’s supposed to be delivered tomorrow.
rutheh | January 29, 2012 at 11:08 am | Reply

What a deep rich red in a gorgeous light. Beautiful color.