Sep 17 2008
Clematis Blossoms
You may remember that back in July (see post) I was lamenting that a rabbit had eaten the Clematis flowers in our yard. Well I am happy to report that they just recently bloomed again and in fact this is the most flowers I have ever seen on the plant! So maybe having rabbits eat the early blooms is the key 
I just took this photo about a half hour ago while playing with my new compact camera. I had been looking for a smaller compact camera to use as my “take everywhere” camera so that on the occasions when it is inconvenient to lug my DSLR and lenses with me I can still take a camera with me in case I want to take any photos. Anyways the camera I settled on was the Panasonic TZ5 mainly because it has a huge range for such a small camera (28mm-280mm) and also because it has a great video mode that can even record videos in true HD! I got it in the mail today and so far I am liking it alot. I may write a review for it here after I have had some time to play with it more.
Am curious to hear what you think of the camera. Have been thinking that it might be nice to have a small point and shoot that I can put in my pocket or bag..and carry with me wherever.
Lovely flowers. Never too late to bloom!!!
Such a refreshing photo, my tired eyes could use this =P
Looks like a little pruning went a long way:-) A plentiful crop:-)….beautiful.
A magnificent image, really beautiful colors and excellent definition.
280mm!! Holy jumpin polar bears!
) I like those stipes on the flower.. look lovely!
I think rabbit saliva might have a fertilizing agent in it. (please ignore the preceeding sentence
Andy Reply:
September 18th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
LOL
wow! congrats on the new toy! have fun & it looks like you’re really enjoying it..
lol@ radel’s comment..
The new camera did a fine job of this closeup shot of the flower. I’m happy they have survived for us to see! Nice shot.
Beautiful flower and great colors in this close up shot. Great work !
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