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07/06/2011

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BLUES

Have you noticed how blue flowers remain visible for longer at dusk?

This is because the eye is more sensitive to blue than other colours in dim conditions, and also because the light after sunset has a blue cast and so it is reflected back by blue objects - Andrew Lawson (The Gardeners Book of Colour).

Geranium, Centaurea, and Campanula.

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13 comments:

Glo said...: Just lovely ~ and very interesting info! Sorry I haven't left comments recently...been on a bit of a blog break, but I have been reading them!; 8 June 2011 at 08:27
harmony and rosie said...: Ooh I didn't know that, thank you!
x; 8 June 2011 at 14:55
Mag said...: I love blue flowers and that blue Geranium is one of my favourites.
My clump has a few self-sown (orange) Fox and Cubs growing close by and it's the perfect combination.

That's an interesting snippet of information. Thank you!; 8 June 2011 at 14:58
Anonymous said...: I wouldn't know as I rarely ever go to the plot at that time of day! Flighty xx; 8 June 2011 at 16:14
nikkipolani said...: I'm not sure that I've noticed, but dusk is often when I'm in my garden -- a little stroll when I get home from work. These are lovely blues, Louise.; 9 June 2011 at 16:47
Suburbia said...: I plan to fill my new garden with blues, I love the way they seem to glow
:-); 9 June 2011 at 20:57
Anonymous said...: Hello Louise,
You learn something every day! I know that blue can be funny to photograph, bluebells never seem to come out the right colour but yours have, the photos are lovely. Not sure how you feel about awards but I gave you one over at my blog but only you want it!
Have nice weekend.x; 17 June 2011 at 15:54
Reading Tea Leaves said...: Interesting snippet there Louise.

I love blue flowers - they have such depth. Gorgeous photos as ever.

Jeanne
x; 21 June 2011 at 12:29
Acornmoon said...: this is a very pretty patch you have here Louise :-); 25 June 2011 at 09:23
Bumpkin Hill said...: BEAUTIFUL, I love the Blues. I've just planted some new Perennials into my garden and now they are forecasting giant hail ball storms tomorrow! Oh gosh I do hope they do not come here! Catherine x; 27 June 2011 at 19:30
BusyLizzie said...: Love blue flowers in my garden..Love in a Mist is particularly fab this year! Lizzie; 28 June 2011 at 20:32
Bumpkin Hill said...: Hiya, you asked about the Plant in my photos. It is a Salvia, I too had never seen one like this - I found this link that is the same - http://gstuff.co.nz/shop/garden/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=545&zenid=f49ed03403500689d092b31423416448

Catherine
xx; 28 June 2011 at 21:23
Rita M said...: Thanks for the nice comment on my page Louise.

Beautiful pictures, I like blue in the garden. My main colors are blue,purple and pink.
Have a nice day - Rita :); 28 June 2011 at 23:46

SPARROWHAWK ...

I've seen many a sparrowhawk playing at being remarkably agile in my garden over the years, but not until today had I had the opportunity to view one at such close range. Such a fascinating bird, it had decided to perch on my back fence for at least five minutes, spending the time carefully observing its surroundings. Suddenly it took me by surprise by flying off at a sharp angle low into a lilac tree. I could hear the other birds being taken by surprise too, and whether it got its catch I do not know? That was the last I saw of it.