Rainbow Water Lily

August 17, 2012 by 6 Comments
Water Lily at Olbrich Botanical Garden

Rainbow Water Lily © 2012 Bo Mackison

A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature.
It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.
–   Henry David Thoreau

I was entranced when I looked closely at this water-lily. Never have I seen so many separate colors in one lily. From the center, moving outward — yellow, red-orange, orange, red, magenta and green. Almost like a rainbow lily. Such a beauty!

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 Bo Mackison is a photographer and the owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC. She is taking an August break from writing long blog posts, but she is still busy with her photography.

Bo will be at the Agora Art Fair in Fitchburg, Wisconsin (Madison area) on Saturday, August 18. Stop by if you’re in the area and say hello!

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Dancing Leaves

August 16, 2012 by 3 Comments
Layers of Leaves

Layers of Leaves © 2012 Bo Mackison

“And see the peaceful trees extend
their myriad leaves in leisured dance—
they bear the weight of sky and cloud
upon the fountain of their veins.”
–   Kathleen Raine, Envoi

 

August Break 2012

 

Bo Mackison is a photographer and the owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC. She is taking an August break from writing long blog posts, but the garden walks and the photos continue. Bo photographed these gorgeous leaves at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin.


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Sunflower Fields, Singing

August 11, 2012 by 14 Comments
Fields of Sunflowers

Field of Sunflowers © 2012 Bo Mackison

In summer, the song sings itself. ~ William Carlos William

August Break 2012

Bo Mackison is a photographer and the owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC. She is taking an August break from writing long blog posts, but the photos continue.  So many lovely flowers!

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Seeing Pink

August 9, 2012 by 8 Comments
Abstract Asian Lily

Abstract Asiatic Lily © 2012 Bo Mackison

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~ Lao Tzu

Another lily, but this lily is different from the more common Easter Lily which looks like a trumpet, or the orange Wood Lily which has petals that spread outward. This lily’s petals curl underneath, and form a tidy looking flower. This photo was taken with my back upon the earth, as I looked into the lilies on the plant.

August Break 2012

Bo Mackison is a photographer and the owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC. She is taking an August break from writing long blog posts – usually – but the photos continue. Too many flowers to stop now! Yay!

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A Vision of the Mind

August 8, 2012 by 8 Comments
Opening to the Earth

Opening to the Earth © 2012 Bo Mackison

What is seen by the eye is transformed and colored by the vision of the mind. ~ Robert Wade

Another macro view, this time highly abstract, so it’s hard to identify the flower.  It’s a different view of the hybrid lily photographed at the Test Gardens west of Madison, Wisconsin. Aren’t these colors amazing, almost like a blazing fire.  A perfect match for the fiery days of August!

August Break 2012

Bo Mackison is a photographer and the owner of Seeded Earth Studio LLC.

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