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"very cool, is this copper? I have done some fun things with copper...very nice!"
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Lynne Roark
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Lynne Roark left a comment for Brenna z6 PA"Now I just have three dogs, the mom, one of the sons, and a Cavilier King Charles Spaniel. The others went to their new homes at eight weeks, but it was a LOT of cleaning. That's my mom; she wanted to have a picture of her holding seven puppies…"
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"Now I just have three dogs, the mom, one of the sons, and a Cavilier King Charles Spaniel. The others went to their new homes at eight weeks, but it was a LOT of cleaning. That's my mom; she wanted to have a picture of her holding seven puppies…"
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Puppies in the Garden
Last year we had a litter of Bernese Mountain Dogs who were my gardening buddies until they went to their new homes at eight weeks. They were a photo opportunity of cuteness!
Lynne Roark commented on Bonnie Long/zn5/Wi.'s group Birds in the Garden"I had this picture in Garden Photography which disappeared yesterday, but it really belongs here. I was photographing this Gold Finch taking a bath and hadn't even noticed the Cedar Waxwing taking a peek until I downloaded the pictures! I used…"
Lynne Roark replied to Lynne Roark's discussion What's blooming in July? in the group Zone 4"I have a Canon 30D and various lenses. For the close ups I use a Canon 60 mm macro. I had always used a manual SLR, then when the kids were young fell into using an automatic since it's so convenient, but now I'm back using manual settings…"
Lynne Roark left a comment for Harry Larsen"I have a very nice telephoto lens and with the bird feeders around the pond there's always an opportunity for a bird shot. They especially like the little stream that was added to the pond. I can't seem to find that picture and discussion…"
Lynne Roark commented on Garden-Share's group Pets"I can't seem to find it. Also, I can't find Garden Photography, the one I put the Cedar Waxwing watching the Gold Finch picture."
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"That is correct! The bees just love them. Does anyone else have them? Mine have been kind of temperamental and I've had to replace several over the past two years."
Lynne Roark commented on Betty Thompson's photo
New yellow nesting house.
"Love this (I am typing this as my cat, Rocky, is walking across my keyboard)!"
Profile Information
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- flowers/perennials and annuals
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- As much as I can
In the beginning . . .
I started gardening four years ago after we built our house on twenty acres just outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Although I had lived in the city for 30 years, my roots are rural, so there was something nostalgic about digging in the dirt. My husband, Dave, likes the idea of a beautiful garden, but he does not share my passion in the physical activity. He does enjoy, however, the trips to Menards, Middleton Power Center, or Home Depot to provide me with the latest and greatest tools! I attempted seeds this spring setting up racks and lights in my sunroom (finally putting that room to use), eventually moving the plants to an old greenhouse left on a 5 acre farmette that is part of our property. I also, for the first time, overwintered geraniums, lantana, and a few other tender perennials in our heated garage with great success! Since the garage stayed around 40 degrees and there was light coming in through several windows, the geraniams never lost their leaves and like magic took off in the spring! I'm so excited about all the money I've saved this year by doing this. In addition, I took cuttings from my overwintered plants saving even more!
My biggest challenge is color. I so admire people who have an artistic flair and can just throw things together with beautiful results. Having the opportunity to see other gardener's handiwork gives me a great deal of inspiration and I'm slowly learning not to overanalyze. I love sharing my progress with others with the same passion along with sharing my other passion, photography.
My biggest challenge is color. I so admire people who have an artistic flair and can just throw things together with beautiful results. Having the opportunity to see other gardener's handiwork gives me a great deal of inspiration and I'm slowly learning not to overanalyze. I love sharing my progress with others with the same passion along with sharing my other passion, photography.
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Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 4:04pm on August 1, 2009,
Dean DeAngelis/z5 - MI said… - Lynne, I just love your photographs
- At 12:54pm on July 23, 2009,
Harry Larsen said… - Hi Lynne,
I'm not so sure your Cedar Waxwing is a voyeur; more likely he's just patiently waiting his turn. Sensible bird. If he crashed this party, it'd be two against one.
Neat picture though. I never think to get the camera when there's a picture in the making--I think about it later. Your ability to see a cute picture in the making is also a talent!
Harry
- At 10:46am on July 23, 2009,
Kenda Hernandez Z 4/5 said…
- Thank you for sending your other BEE pic too! Yes, I DO love the pollen all over his body...What a cutie! I took a few photos of my Bees on my Sunflowers, Dahlias, & Anise Hyssop, and got a few shots of pollen on their legs & little feelers! I just think they are amazing little BEEings! ha! ;o) Thank you for being a Gardening Buddy! Keep on taking those "cool" shots & sending them in! later, Kenda
- At 7:45pm on July 20, 2009,
Mary Mullinax said… - Miss Lynne, I've seen some of your pictures, and I too agree that there is TALLENT there! And you should persue it! Especially if you enjoy it so much....do it girlfriend. You rock!
- At 9:11am on July 18, 2009, Mary Mullinax said…
- Hi Lynne,
I'm just now figuring out how the "message" part of the thing works. I kept writting to all these people and not ever getting a response (or at least that's what I thought). But now I realize that the return comments/messages are at the bottom of my page (DUH!).
So, please excuse my delay in getting back with you. I love your pictures too. Especially the D-O-G's. You are quite the photographer! I wished I knew more about this art (photography), because I feel like there are so many things that are "overlooked" by ones eye......and it can so be captured with a camera. You have done that in a lot of your pictures.
There is anyother web-site that frequently visit (pbase.com). I've never become a "member" per se, but it's free to visit and same some of the pictures that other upload. It's really a web-site for the expert photographers. They showcase the camera they use (which some are almost as expensive as my car....I know, b/c I was going to ask for one for Christmas one year), and they work that they do. And I am going to tell you....some people have the best jobs! You should check it out. Your work should be on there. You're that good.
Anyhoo, thanks for the message. I'm a novice gardener and have loved stumbling upon this site......oh yeah, I love the story about your daughter...that was me at 19! FUNNY!
Talk with you later,
M, Georgia Girl
- At 10:33pm on July 9, 2009,
Traci Settles said… - Fred that's appropriate. We have a Hendrick. I think he's famous in the neighborhood. He's just a baby, 9 months.
I do use the flower button (macro) and sometime I use the portrait button at the same time. It is right next to the auto on my camera lol. Accidental
discovery. lol
The site is photoshoptalent .com I entered contests it was fun at first but then everyone got serious. I used tsettles as my name, some of my stuff is weird though and some is just bad. lol Anyhow, there is alot of useful info on the site.
I notice that my photos and yours are quite similar, even the choice of pics.
Then the dogs too. It's kinda odd, don't ya think?
- At 3:00pm on July 9, 2009,
Bonnie Ziegler said… - Yes, what a big lap dog! They are supposed to be a great breed of dog. My little guy thinks he is a pitbull!
- At 1:03pm on July 9, 2009, Traci Settles said…
- yes for a contest,the face was plain and not mine lol, that was the subject. I quit playing the contests because the people got to wierd and competitive. anyway thought it would look kwel on the page. I love your photographs they are all really really nice. Bravo! I to am a photoshopper yea
- At 4:43am on July 9, 2009, Bonnie Ziegler said…
- Oh my your puppies are darling but huge! My Maltese is about that size..
- At 10:42pm on July 7, 2009, Traci Settles said…
- The picture of all your puppies shoud be on a calander or poster, I have no idea how you got them to pose like that. wow! Haven't seen that movie yet maybe after vacation, :) Glad to meet you thats for sure
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