Garden Portraits

It has been a sunless and gloomy weekend, but the nice thing about gloomy days is that they are the best days to photograph the garden. Harsh sunlight can be very unflattering to a flower (the same theory applies to me!).

My first peony opened yesterday - this one is called "Krinkled White":


Here are a few more of my clematis that have started to flower - first is "The President" which is planted right next to "Miss Bateman":


"Dr. Rupple"


"Claire de Lune"


"Gillian Blades"


"Teshio":


And a couple of long shots showing "Miss Bateman" and "The President" flowering together with lupines on the right:




Life is a garden - dig in and enjoy!


I've decided to add this post as my offering to Outdoor Wednesday, hosted graciously by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer. Please stop in to see the rest of the wonderful posts there!