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- For thirty years, I have been farming/gardening, observing and documenting a twenty-acre New England hillside paradise, which includes organic wildly cultivated rambling gardens, fields of wildflowers and organic blueberries, forest, fabulous views and expanse of sky. My greatest joy in working with the land is seeing how my farm has evolved into a habitat . . . home to a diverse community of wildlife. My blog is a journal of all the comings and goings of the flora and fauna here. All the photographs featured are taken at Flower Hill Farm ~ unless noted otherwise.
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26 comments:
Beautiful photos !
Hi Carol! Thank you for these great images! I am fortunate this year to watch hummingbirds in my garden every day. They come mostly to monarda. Recently, they had a battle, 5 or 6 of them. Comparing with your green bird, the color and pattern of my birds is similar, but there are differences too. Love the pictures of your garden. Tree hydrangea is awesome!
photos
SENSATIONNELLES
quel superbe travail
c' est un enchantement
Merci pour ces découvertes
Amitiés
IRIS
The photos of the caterpillar emerging are fascinating! Just fascinating!!!
I haven't visited for awhile and am sorry that I haven't. Your photographs are spectacular. Have you been taking lessons? got a new camera? I admire your patience waiting for the larvae to hatch, oh my!
Those egg and caterpillar pictures are A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your post's title was a mouthful, and your photos were an eyeful! LOVE the caterpillars!!! Love it all, really!
Stunning photos as always, but those of the egg and emerging caterpillar are exquisite.
Have a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady
Fantastic~You never disappoint.
Nice close up shots of the catepillar and hummingbird.....looks like perfection.
Hummingbirds look so exotic to me over here, we don't have them.
Love the middle meadow.
Carol... I always end up saying the same things as your posts are consistently amazing! Thanks for sharing these neat photos! Larry
Dear Carol, Your postings continue to amaze me. Fun pictures of the hummingbird. P.x
Your middle meadow is gorgeous! Amazing captures of the caterpillar emerging! So incredible to witness through your photo series.
Carol, you've outdone yourself this time. Those photos of the caterpillars hatching are just amazing! I've never seen that before.
Wish we could import some hummingbirds to India. They're so exquisite! We do have Sunbirds but I think the hummers are just special.
i loved seeing ALL of your photos and to see the birth of a butterfly was truly a treat. Thank you!
Marvellous photos! As halfblimd at the age of seventytwo I depend on people like you and the computor to help me see the wonders of nature! Thank you!
enjoyed.
Carol, HOW DO YOU GET SUCH FABULOUS PHOTOS? You are truly gifted. Terrific post, and an example of why I love your blog!
Kära Carol!
Your pictures of the wonders of nature is always fascinating.
I love your garden shoots too!
Kram, Anja
As always, a joy to visit, Carol. Life a bit busy but so enjoyed catching up/viewing your amazing life. Thank you for sharing and the joy of viewing life through your gifted eye.
Hi Carol, they look suspended in space, very vivid and beautiful, especially that small egg in a very wide space. Excellent. regards.
aloha carol
how are you? ....your world is gorgeous this morning, i'm glad i popped in for a visit - it made me smile and want to say hello :)
Carol, Your middle meadow is looking beautiful. Is that tall daylily Autumn Minaret? Mine just started blooming this week, and I love the way its flowers float at the top of those slender 6' flower scapes. -Jean
Oh! Thank you! Thank you! You are all so generous with your support!
Patty, I should take lessons to learn more about my camera and lenses. I do work hard though and patience is a big part of my capturing some of these shots. Luck too!
I hope this answers your question too Deb. Thank you!
Noel, thank you for asking . . . I am trying to be well. I miss visiting everyone. I hope things will improve soon.
Jean, I am not sure . . . I am terrible about labeling. I will have to ask my neighbor. I love the simple flowers and great height. Hope you enjoy yours!
Your garden is so colorful and full of beautiful flowers. I wish I could see it in person.
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