This is the 2nd year for sharing my best nature photos with the yearly Best Photos Project. In addition you can view last years here: My Best Nature Photos from 2012.
2013 Best Nature Images
…brrrh
We had the coldest spring in decades but even on the coldest of days I was out searching for patterns and shapes.
…blur
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| She held nature in the palm of her hand. |
…buzz
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| Hung over at the Nectar Bar |
…blooms
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| 2013 best nature images: lazy hazy daisy days |
…bugs
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| 2013 best nature images: creepy or just crawlie? |
…bi-colours
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| 2013 best nature images: Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ new spring leaves |
…bucolic
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| 2013 best nature images: Along Perth Lade one foggy September morning |
You don’t have to travel far to find bucolic here in Perthshire!
…beauty in decay
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| 2013 best nature images: Hydrangea ‘Phantom’ flowers fading gracefully |
The fragility of decay can be a thing of beauty.
…the Blue Yonder
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| Himalayan Blue Poppies | Meconopsis |
Taking photographs for the National Trust Scotland team at Branklyn Garden, Perth has been a great experience since Spring 2013. Not only has it given me loads of garden photography experience in the 2 acre garden. But it has also encouraged me to grow more unusual species of plants in my own garden.
…bokeh
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| 2013 best nature images: Primula denticulata in Spring |
I love bokeh and took many chances by shooting wide open to create it.
rusty duck
They are all beautiful photographs Rosie, but the bee on the Astrantia is my favourite. Sorry you got stung!
naturestimeline.com
Some stunning captures there Rosie, keep it up.
Céline
Such many wonderful photos! Love it all! Love your style! 🙂
Happy new year Rosie! 😉
Anna
Exquisite images as always Rosie but would not expect any less of you 🙂 Happy New Year – may it treat you and your garden kindly.
A Garden of Threads
Stunning collection from 2013 Rosie. Love photographing gardens in England in June/July and Budapest in August.
Pam's English Garden
Your photographs are amazing, Rosie. It is impossible for me to pick a favorite — maybe the creepy crawly. The mentorship program sounds fascinating- I would love a similar opportunity, but my photography simply isn't good enough. Wishing you a wonderful and happy 2014. P. x
Millymollymandy
Fabulous collection and I really enjoyed viewing your 2012 images too. The daisy droplets on that post are to die for!
Mark and Gaz
In awe at the quality of your photos Rosie, all stunning!
Alistair
Hi Rosie
Of all the blogs which I visit, your photography I would place in the top five. Wanted to choose a favourite from this post, nah, too difficult.
Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening
Your photography is absolutley lovely and I enjoy visiting each and every time!
James Missier
I'm amazed at the beauty of simplicity.
Above all – my fav. is the flower in the palm of the hand.
That is absolutely fairy-tale like.
Melanie J Watts
I practised taking a few macros last year too, although I don't have your equipment, my camera is a Canon s95. I love the photo of the bee on the edge of the flower.
Larry
I've been meaning to check out this post of yours for a few days and finally found an opportunity… it is well worth the visit! Macro interests me greatly but it's just another one of those things that gets put on the back burner. I really need to invest in a proper lens for macro, although I occasionally have some good success with the lens I use overall. I have really enjoyed your marvelous photos time and time again…Larry