Tropical Storm Elsa brought much needed rain into the garden today with for us none of the wind or worry such a storm can spawn. The sun just broke through. I spent part of the rainy afternoon sifting through some summer garden pictures searching for longer views of the plantings instead of the closeups I usually prefer. Applying effects from an app called Waterlogue softened the scenes into watercolor paintings. With filter names such as Soaked, Verdant, Natural, Eventide and Bold the images make the garden appear better groomed than actually it is, more dreamy.
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Nice watercolor effect, Susie. This post could be called ‘Summer Dreams.’ 🙂
Thanks Eliza. That would have made a good title! Maybe next summer…
Beautiful effect. I love it for the longer views, but I think my favorite is the maroon/burgundy daylily closeup. You have so much color in the garden, it seems to be holding up well to the heat, and will only explode even more following the rain.
Thanks. The garden had a good soaking but normal hot days ahead. Day lilies are having best year ever.
Oh what fun making dreamy water colour paintings out of your photos. Lovely.
It was fun! A good rainy day activity.
A beautiful way to start the day. I loved every picture and I really need to give it a try.
Thanks Judy, I realize it was a long, long post so I appreciate you took time to see each image.
Loved it!
WOW!!!
Flower, it’s so fun. The watercolor effect takes so little effort and adds a new dimension to “seeing” the garden.
Remarkable images, Susie. I love the butterfly shots best. Congratulations on the drama-free rain too.
Thanks Kris. I didn’t do many of the butterflies in this series but may focus on them another time. Today, we’re having a real old-fashioned thunderstorm at the moment. Much more wind than yesterday but don’t expect it to be a problem.
So! are you inspired to paint? I am! The purple calla image..
I think I got it out of my system for now! I have really enjoyed the callas. Some have held up from a Monday vase for 3-4 weeks.
Got it 👍
Lovely images, you have had fun making them!
Yes, it was fun and actually gave me some insights into areas of the garden that need attention.
What a creative idea, Susie, I love the images especially the first ones where the colours are natural. Of course the pics have only turned out painterly because your garden IS painterly. Glad you’ve had some rain, everything looks so fresh and happy.
Thanks Annette, you’re always so encouraging. The garden is improving but needs lots of attention. Too hot to enjoy weeding.
and here too cold and wet, hunting slugs instead which are eating my cabbages 😉
Oh, that sounds awful Annette! I just watched an episode of Gardener’s World that suggested we could learn to live with slugs, but it wasn’t very convincing.
we’re still okay compared too the many who’s homes and gardens have been flooded and destroyed
Annette, just saw photos of some of the flooding and it’s tragic. Glad you’re ok but sad for the many.
Very nice. I admire all your butterflies and bees, and your flowers.
Thanks, I appreciate that. I enjoy yours also.
I am not usually keen on photos with ‘effects’ butv hese are gorgeous and really look like watercolours! Very impressive!
Oh how glorious, Susie – the watercolour effect accentuates the inherent beauty of the blooms. I thought I had a favourite when I first started scrolling through, but soon realised that was impossible!
Thanks Cathy. I couldn’t choose favorites either which is why I posted so many. I don’t like to apply filters to my photos in general but it was a fun exercise.