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Old 07-01-2009, 01:47 AM
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My wife planted these this year. They are huge! Have to be at least 8 inches across. This is the first one to bloom so naturally I shot it to share with all of you. Hope you like them.

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Old 07-01-2009, 01:54 AM
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Well done and gorgeous colors. Love the pink and yellow combination, and of course, you've photographed it very well.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:05 AM
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You weren't kidding when you called them a dinner plate, they are huge. About three or four of these would fill up my tiny yard here. Really like the second with the dark background.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:20 AM
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Hi Fred! Very Pretty! Love the colors especially on the 2nd one! Very crisp and clear.
Thanks for sharing these
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:20 AM
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Beautiful as always Fred. They are incredible.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:52 AM
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Wow I need your wife's green thumb around my yard ha ha those are magnificent flowers and HUGE! you took gorgeous pics of them Freddy, keep those flower pics coming so i can get ideas and inspiration for my crazy overgrown yard lol! Kimi
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really lovely colourful shots with good focus too
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Old 07-01-2009, 05:07 AM
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Very pretty Fred, nicely done, I love the colors and the black background.
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:12 AM
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Love, love, love Dalhias. Love, love, love purple and yellow together. You know what, Fred? I think I'm in love!
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Wow Fred, that is large and what lovely captures. The colours are gorgeous and both backgrounds do the shot justice. Beautiful flower and beautiful work buddy.

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