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Saturday, October 27, 2007

PhotoHunt: Pink



After a couple of weeks of struggling to find suitable pics for recent themes, I had no such problems this week. My spring and summer coastal walks often bring me into contact with pretty pink things, and I always carry my camera on these walks.

The first image is of some pink valerian, which grows in abundance on walls in coastal areas. I found this swathe of it at Langland Bay, a few miles from my home in Swansea, Wales.



I found another clump further along the road and attempted a close-up.



On another walk, along the Caswell Bay to Langland Bay cliff path, I discovered this pink sea thrift, Armeria maritima, growing in abundance. This plant is very popular in rockery gardens, and grows wild in huge drifts, across limestone cliffs.



Here's a closer look.



On the same walk, I spotted this rugosa rose peeping out through a gap in someone's fence. It was only after taking this shot that I spotted an elderly lady glaring back at me through the fence, so I quickly moved on.



I rested a while at a beachside cafe after my walk, which covered some rough terrain. I then headed off up the hill to catch a bus back home. As I did so, I found my final pink pic of the day, a wild foxglove, growing on some uncultivated ground at the edge of someone's property.



Last, but not least, is this beautiful, ornate pink building I spotted during a day trip to Shrewsbury, in Shropshire, a couple of months ago.



Happy PhotoHunting - and have a great weekend!

45 comments:

Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogging said...

Certainly a perfectly pink walk!

Carver said...

That's a wonderful collection of pink photographs. Looks like a lovely walk. Happy weekend.

Dragonstar said...

Lovely pix. I particularly like the close-up of the valerian - not easy, and it's come out perfectly.

Anonymous said...

Oh what beautiful places for a walk!

Happy Weekend.

jams o donnell said...

That is an ubundance of pink Siani! I love valerians. We have the white ones growing wild in what we could call a front garden if it wasn't an eyesore. Across the road there is a garden that is full of the pink ones. I love the sight. Happy weekend

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Siani, it's a great set of pictures. Love the rocks especially.

shiera said...

I just love the 3rd picture! :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pink blooms. I love the first photograph in particular. Sara from farmingfriends

Anonymous said...

Oh, these are all beautiful!

eastcoastlife said...

Oh, what a beautiful house with pretty flowers hanging from the window ledges. That was a lovely walk you had. ^-^

Anonymous said...

wonderful pink photos!

Anonymous said...

yr flower pics are great..i can imagine going for a walk in yr neighborhood must be a very nice experience

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Lovely photos of beautiful pink flowers. :) A great selection of pinks for this week's Hunt. :)

My pink photo.

Gattina said...

A joy for my eyes !! It looks so much "holidays" for me !

Anonymous said...

Wow, those were beautiful. Thanks so much for stopping by my pink photo today.

Katney said...

Your flower photos are wonderful--and the building has its flowers, as well, so I am including it.

Katya said...

What lovely selections for the theme! They are so pretty! Thank you for sharing.

Happy Weekend!

on the Rock said...

Those are all lovely and stunning:)

YTSL said...

Thanks for sharing your photos. It's not only the flowers that look lovely but also quite a lot of their surroundings as well.

Paulie said...

I don't do photo hunt any longer but a friend i introduced to the weekly photos sent me your addy because she said this person is just like You! i also love to take walks and always carry my camera with me. i also take the bus.

Great entries for your week's theme!

maiylah said...

what a lovely collection! i love going on walks together with my camera, too! ... though lately I haven't had the chance to go on walks anymore.
thanks for the visit!

My pink post

Anonymous said...

It seems you have a beautiful walking route. I esp like the pink flowers near the water.

Mine's up

Talk..to..Grams said...

What beautiful photo of the flowers you have today!! Thanks for your visit!! Grams

HartofDixie said...

I love love the pink building and of course the gorgeous flowers.
Great pick!
Thanks for dropping by!

**"Liza"** said...

ohhh wow those are really lovely pink flowers and you too a whole bunch of it!i just cant get enough watching your photos..have a great weekend!

Corey~living and loving said...

wow...you certainly found a ton of pink. :) great photos.
happy weekend.

Anonymous said...

wow, I love the last one the best but they are all really great.

Daisy said...

You are so lucky to get to live in such a beautiful place! I love those pretty pink flowers. Pink is my favorite color of all.

MaR said...

Lovely pink choices for the theme! I love pink flowers and the building is very pretty.

jmb said...

Lovely collection of pink photos. The flowers are beautiful and what a wonderful spot to ramble in.

Liz said...

hi there! lovely flowers perfect indeed for the theme. thanks for the visit :) happy sunday!

A. said...

A beautiful set of pictures. I love all these flowers.

PS I *did* warn you about Lily the Pink :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures -- the flowers are gorgeous! And the pink building is intriguing.

Anonymous said...

I especially loved the photo of the water. What kind of camera do you have? It takes amazing shots!

Zenmomma said...

Beautiful pinkery! Makes me want to come visit.

SabineM said...

fabulous collection of PINK !!!
LOVE IT!
I love them all, but my favorite is probably the lone flower peaking through the wood!

Team Tabby said...

What a lovely area you live in. Love all of your PH pink pictures.

Baba said...

Wow.... I have enjoyed my visit to your place and all of the wonderful pictures..It is amazing to see other places that I may never get to visit in my lifetime..Thanks for sharing.
Baba

Patricia said...

How beautiful. What a lovely walk. Thank you for stopping by Pollywog Creek last week while I was away. Forgive me for taking so long to visit you here. Blessings!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting my blog-love all the shades of pink in the flowers you shared and such gorgeous scenery!

Wilson said...

You've got a great choice for this weeks theme... Thanks for dropping a line on mt entry..... http://wilstop.info/2007/10/27/photo-hunter/#comments

Have a great weekend!...c",)

Anonymous said...

Wow! Look at all those pink flowers. That's wonderful!

Harajuku PearL said...

pink wildflowers are the best. And lucky you that you got so much in your area. Nice one. Thanks for dropping by.

Pearl

Anonymous said...

Ohhh lovely flowers.

The pink house is really cute.

Anonymous said...

Lovely pink flowers for this week. Have fun!

 
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