Thursday, August 9, 2012

An Afternoon at the Gardens

Lily PadsLily PadsPurple LiliesPurple LilyGlass GazeboDragonflyPink and Yellow FlowerOrange FlowersFlower Bud
Cactus PlantsBambooBW
Plant BW
Closed FlowerTree Branches
Daisies

______My mom and I visited the Birmingham Botanical Gardens yesterday for some picture-taking and exploration.  I hadn't been to the gardens for a few years (or with my DSLR before!) so it was definitely something I was glad to be able to cross off my to-do list before my ghastly and inevitable return to college.  Even though it was so humid we felt like we were swimming through someone's armpit, it was still a super fun trip.  I had lots of fun seeing things through the new perspective of a macro lens, too!

46 comments:

  1. JodieAugust 9, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    wow your photos look amazing! I wish i lived colse to some beautiful gardens like this, although i hope it wont be too humid- i really do not fancy walking through someones armpit ha ha ha
    x
    www.be-a-goddess.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Jen HsiehAugust 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Oh hey there Ms. Photographer! ;) I'm loving these macro shots. The colors are stunning but the B&W ones are my favorite. :) Glad you checked it off your to-do list! Whooooo!

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  3. SjAugust 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    These are all so gorgeous! What camera do you use? :)

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  4. KelinhaAugust 9, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Thank you for your lovely words. Maybe we could follow each other? Please, let me know*

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  5. IsquisofreniaAugust 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    such a beautiful photos, youhave a nice camera ,thats what i need

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  6. LyddieGalAugust 9, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    wow, these are some fantastically sharp and vivid photos, you new lens is killing it!
    glad you crossed something off your list!

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  7. RoryAugust 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    You are a REALLY good photographer Ali! i mean REALLY! I couldnt find one bad one in the bunch. Heck, none are even mediocre! Do you take photography or something? :) Love it! Also, swimming in an armpit sounds quite pleasurable ;)
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  8. BorjanaAugust 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Ohhhh how I love this post,honey!;)
    xx
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  9. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    amazing pics|||
    I invite you to follow my blog on http://laviecestchic.blogspot.com hope you like it!!! kisses

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  10. Make it simple.August 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Damn, thesee photos are amazing..
    Colors are incredible.
    Girl, you are a pro! :D
    Wanna follow each other!?
    Kisses from Croatia

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  11. AlexaAugust 9, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    these shots are stunning <3 love love love them!

    Alexa <3
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  12. stylemailboxAugust 9, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    how nice! i love going to the botanical gardens and taking photos. so much beauty in nature!

    visit me!
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  13. DAILY DISGUISEAugust 9, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    thank you so much for your kind words on my blog! i really like all of your pictures too, you have an amazing photographer :) feel free to stop by my blog anytime! plz follow me on gfc if you like my outfits :)

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  14. FrancescaAugust 9, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Great pictures, they are so clear and beautiful! Lovely pics!

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  15. Ally OAugust 9, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Lovely pics, the flowers are just amazing!
    Great blog by the way...
    Would you like to follow each other?
    Hope to hear from you soon
    xoxo
    Ally O

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  16. The DragonfruitAugust 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I can definitely see where the quote "Images speak a thousand words" came from...haha, love the gorgeous pictures you captured Ali! You truly are an artist through and through :)

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  17. MILEXAugust 9, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    wow thank you so much! I love your blog and I am your new follower :)

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  18. Northern Style ExposureAugust 9, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Inspiring

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  19. joyAugust 10, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    These photos are so gorgeous! I especially love the one of the dragonfly :) So sharp :O And the flowers ones are beautiful too. Ahhhh I love all of these photos! And ick, swimming in armpit does not sounds like fun.

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  20. KeitAugust 10, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Oh cool macro shots!

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  21. JodieAugust 10, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    thank you so much for the kind words on my blog- im sure everything will turn out ok in the end thank you.
    you should defo get your abs out!
    x
    www.be-a-goddess.blogspot.co.uk

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  22. ericaAugust 10, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Wow these pictures are stunning! I just discovered your blog and I am your newest follower. xo

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  23. SophieAugust 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Cute blog(: Thanks for the lovely comment on mine! It made my day and I love hearing people's memories. I'm definitely following you, your blog is precious!

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  24. DianaAugust 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    this is such a pretty place! i wish we can cactuses up north -- amazing pictures and I love the new blog layout :)xo

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  25. AmyAugust 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    those are some awesome shots!

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  26. JonnaAugust 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    super lovely and gorgeous pictures!!!

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  27. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)August 10, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Wao, I am totally impressed at the quality of these photos! You did a superb job! The colors are so vibrant and everything is so clear. You even got a photo of a dragonfly! So so pretty.

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  28. MuffinCannibalAugust 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Oh my God, these photos are totally amazing <3
    I wish I could visit this garden :(

    xoxo

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  29. Alice BartonAugust 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Hi! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. these photos are amazing! well done! xx
    Alice Barton TheMowWay

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  30. Helena ResendeAugust 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    That is a gorgeous garden! Loved the pictures :)

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  31. SashaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    amazing photos! so juicy and remarkable!

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  32. MicaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely photos :)

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  33. Bravoe RunwayAugust 11, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    These are amazing photos! You did a great job capturing the images, did you use the Macro setting on your dslr or AV mode? I got a t2i rebel earlier this year with a 50 mm lens and still am trying to get the lighting perfected!

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  34. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    That Pictures are so beautiful. You got a Real Talent.

    I try every Day to make better Pictures and bought Last Year a Sony Alpha 500 ;) i Hope i will get better

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  35. ErinAugust 11, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    This is simply gorgeous! I would love to take photos in this garden!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/

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  36. Bravoe RunwayAugust 11, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I'm still not well versed in all the settings on Manual so I'll have to do some practice. Your outfit photos are amazing as well! Thank you for visiting!

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  37. xixAugust 11, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm such a fan of yours. Those close up shots are truly beautiful. :)
    Hope we can keep in touch~

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  38. monicaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    gorgeous pictures of flowers

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  39. Katie AmanAugust 11, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    These are STUNNING photos! I love taking pictures of flowers because they are so perfect and beautiful. I want to turn some into art on my walls! You are quite the photographer to take photos as beautiful as these-bravo!

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  40. NikkiAugust 12, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    WOW these pictures are so beautiful!!:) I love your blog! Xx

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  41. Cassandra TooAugust 12, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    The garden at your area is so beautiful. Amazing pictures too!

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  42. Mary ♡ FashionbirdsAugust 12, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    These are really amazing photos, absolutely stunning and beautiful!

    Love, Mary ♡ Fashionbirds

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  43. Fashion R&DAugust 12, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    What beautiful pictures! WOW!!

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  44. BonnieAugust 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    These pictures are GORGEOUS. The colors pop so beautifully! I'm not an outdoorsy person, but I can appreciate the beauty of the outdoors -- as long as I can be inside.

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  45. Fashion LookbookAugust 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Amazing photos.

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  46. Emily MeyersAugust 12, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Hey lady!! I just found your cute blog via a friends, and I'm your newest follower! I'd love to have you be my blog friend too and check out a fabulous international TRIPLE GIVEAWAY I'm having right now!!

    Hope to see you there! And thanks so much!
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