Sweet Smelling Sweet Peas | northern California photographer
Taken from a post I wrote a few years ago for the Serenity Project, the beauty and sweet smell of these sweet peas filled my senses once again. I love walking out into my garden and taking a deep breath. Despite the warmer temperatures, my sweet peas are still having in there. Their beauty, fragrance, and the darting of the hummingbirds put a smile on my face. It’s nice to remember the Serenity Project which was composed of several other photographers who joined in sharing their serene photos regularly. I miss that project.
Sweet Peas
Various activities nourish us in so many ways. One of those ways for me is macro photography. And, one of my most favorite flowers is Sweet Peas. So, joining them together was just natural after I found these flowers at a local farmers' market. Their perfume is delicious. Yet these were so fragrant I had to roll the window down before I got them home. My car was filled with their sweet smell.
Once I got them home and in my studio, it didn't take any time at all to capture the delicate ruffles of the petals. These were especially pretty with the edges dressed in purple. Backlighting through the window helped isolate their beauty while blurring the background. I love their delicate form.The world seems to stop when I focus on macro photography. That's how I found serenity in sweet peas this month. How do you find serenity in your day? I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas. We can never have too much peace and calm!
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Serenity in Sweet Peas
Now, I think I’ll head out to the garden and pick a few sweet peas to enjoy and possibly photograph. Enjoy a fantastic day!
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Nadeen Flynn is an award winning northern California portrait and fine art photographer. Living in the greater Sacramento area, she specializes in fine art landscape and nature photography. Nadeen’s style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. This retains the timeless features of photography that create family heirlooms. She offers in-person workshops and mentoring. She currently lives in rural northern California with her husband and a couple thousand walnut trees.
Currently booking mentoring sessions. Locations include Yuba City/Marysville, East Nicolaus, Wheatland, Lincoln, Woodland, Roseville, Rocklin, and the greater Sacramento area.
(530) 633-7575