Posted by Judy (Brooksville-Florida,, United States) on 30 April 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.
From one day to the next - joined together.
This is the third year in a row that this bulb has bloomed; now it needs to be re-potted.
I'm learning from your work and your constructive comments; please leave suggestions. Blessings, Judy.
Other work is on Webshots; the link takes you to a collection of ladybugs from around the world.
Beautifully composed and presented. The detail and color are superb.
30 Apr 2008 12:34am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael. What magnificent flowers they are to watch during their growing stages.
I agree with Michael, very beautifully presented.
30 Apr 2008 1:33am
@Marion: Thank you, my sweet friend!
great composition... deep colors..
30 Apr 2008 7:13am
@MJ: Thanks, MJ - yes, the colors were very rich!
Nothing less than magical, your heart must be inspiring you :)
30 Apr 2008 7:51am
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine . . . I think you may be right; while still aching, joy is beginning to seep out. xx
Nicely composed; hope we'll see them fully bloomed.
30 Apr 2008 10:08am
@Viewfinder: Yes, you will, but I don't remember right now where they are in the queue!
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
30 Apr 2008 11:44am
@Jen: Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow..great image. just beautiful..
30 Apr 2008 12:17pm
@alex centrella: Thank you, Alex
Beautiful capture, Judy. Will we get to see them fully opened?
30 Apr 2008 12:40pm
@Betty: Yes, Betty, but as I told VF - I don't remember where the fully opened ones are in the lineup!
Lovely to see it grow :D
30 Apr 2008 12:49pm
@Rabbit: Thanks, Rabbit!
you must have green fingers dear Judy,thats why they are blooming again,Please post pictures of them in bloom:)
30 Apr 2008 1:07pm
@tyan: Tomorrow will be the start of the bloom and then more, starting on Sunday. :D
Just beautiful with such detail and color.
30 Apr 2008 1:41pm
@See The Light: Thank you very much.
They're doing well, make sure the pot is big enough. Very nice image.
30 Apr 2008 1:42pm
@Observing: The pot is NOT large enough and will definitely be re-potted after she's finished showing off. :D
Gorgeous! Like the light, composition, crop.
30 Apr 2008 1:43pm
@Anita: Thank you .........
Very beautiful
30 Apr 2008 4:09pm
@Dhini: Thank you so much. When you have the wonderful Keukenhof Gardens in your country, that is a compliment.
Artistically captured. I like the black background and the framing you used. Very nicely done.
30 Apr 2008 11:00pm
@Barbara: Thanks again.......
Did you keep it in the same pot for three years in a row????? Please, explain, as mine are back to stage one.....that is I had to cut the leaves to a little bit above the bulb and I put them outside on the balcony where they have plenty of light. But........I don't know what to do,take the bulbs out or keep them in the pots or throw them(???????????)
4 May 2008 3:31am
@Japanalia: Yes, Gabriela, the bulb stayed in the pot, which Mike set into the ground in the back yard. It was watered once each week by our sprinkler system and whatever rain we had. I cut only the flower stalk, not the leaves; I let them wither and die - not sure if that's right, but that's what I did. When it showed the start of green leaves, we brought it onto the porch so we could water and watch it. ... Study online, whether you should take the bulb out and let it dry, and store it in a cool, dark place, or if you should leave it in the pot.
NOW, we have learned that the bulb is outgrowing the pot and must be set in the ground or moved to a larger pot.
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