Peonies. My first attempt at pics on DU.

[Parker CA]

[Celebration]

1. Welcome

And thanks for the peonies. I'm not that familiar with them and they look really crazy. I like the bottom one. I can't figure it out! In fact, I can only figure out about three of them.

Glad you figured out how to post them!

[Parker CA]

2. Thanks, Celebration! Glad I got them to work too. These were from a bouquet that

was on its last legs. The shots are of the very centers, many of the petals have fallen away, but I thought what was left was almost more interesting than the original full flowers.

[Blue_In_AK]

3. Peonies are my favorites.

They smell great and are so beautiful. My peonies are just starting to come up.

ed. And welcome to the photo group, THE best group on DU, IMO.

[sandnsea]

4. How pretty

You caught all the different colors and details of the flower. I love exploring the intricacies of nature. This is a terrific group, a lot of excellent photographers.

[elleng]

5. Lovely.

No ants? Peonies attract ants!

[JeffR]

6. Welcome to the Photo Group!

Now, just keep 'em coming.

[Callalily]

7. Very nice! The fifth one

is my favorite. When I was growing up, it seemed like everyone in the neighborhood had peonies bushes. Beautiful and very fragrant, but don't bring them into the house or you'll have ants all over the place. ;) But I suspect you know this already.

[Maestro]

8. Welcome

Very subtle colors...lovely

[Mira]

9. Good on you - as Thom Hartman would say - keep the posts coming. I remember

well making my first post, and figuring out how to do it. This is the first year I have peonies, and I noticed they started blooming while I was away.
The ants were all over the buds, so I read up on that and learned it is common, they like the waxy sweetness that covers them.
Peonies need to be submerged head down in water for at least 5 min before being brought in the house.
I like the soft colors in your photos.

[blueraven95]

10. Glad you made your way over

and those are lovely pictures!

:hi:

[NV Whino]

11. Those aren't peonies

Those are lovely abstract works of art. Beautiful.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

12. #5 and #6 are my faves

:) :hi:

[Parker CA]

13. Thanks for all the nice comments! Totally different vibe than some of the other forums

here, in a good way of course. ;) I'll keep the photos coming as often as possible, and I'm definitely looking forward to photos from all of you. I've really enjoyed looking at and voting on the monthly contests I've seen posted, so now I can get more involved.

Hope you all have a great week!