by Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~.
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January 10, 2006

Minnesota State Fair Showcase of Flowers

September 23, 2009 01:16 PM EDT
views: 133 | rating: 10/10 (18 votes) | comments: 36

There were so many beautiful flowers on display in the Agriculture Building. Here is a sampling of some of the beauties I was able to capture.

 

 

 

 

 

All of the flowers were Ribbon winners, although I was only focusing on particular blooms in the arraingements.

 

 

 

 

 

These were all on display at the Minnesota State Fair in August 2009

I was so happy to have so many beautiful blooms to photograph! There were other people there with the same idea, and fancier cameras than mine.

A large variety of flowers from hydreangeas, dahlias, sunflowers & even gerberas, protea's & other exotics.

 

 

 

 

 

One of my favorites - a black Dahlia

I hope you enjoyed all of these colorful flowers!
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Comments: 36

Bridget ♥ Sep 23, 2009, 1:17pm EDT
Wow, those are simply beautiful!
Thank you Bridget!
DiAnA D. Sep 23, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
gorgeous! How'd they all smell???
Some of the flowers had a wonderful scent.
Vivian P. Sep 23, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
beautiful photos and great article
☀ Aunt Shanny Sep 23, 2009, 1:51pm EDT
They are all so pretty!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Sep 23, 2009, 2:01pm EDT
superb!
Sarah (I want points) Sep 23, 2009, 2:09pm EDT
I just love viewing your posts and pictures! You get to do so many neat things and have so many great pictures! Another good one.
Sherrie H. Sep 23, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
Beautiful colors and some very exotic species.
Dagmara H. Sep 23, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
beautiful pictures
Marianne R. Sep 23, 2009, 2:44pm EDT
Pretty blooms!
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Sep 23, 2009, 2:55pm EDT
What an awesome Black Dahlia!!
Sonia M. Sep 23, 2009, 5:14pm EDT
Spectacular shots, Priscilla.....some of the macros are reminiscent of Georgia O'Keefe paintings!

Don't know why I'm having so much trouble just posting this comment - this is the 5th try
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Sep 23, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
Beautiful photos, this must have gorgeous in person.
JoAnn C. Sep 23, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
beautiful flowers
carolyn b. Sep 24, 2009, 9:10am EDT
Beautiful flowers!
Rose H. Sep 24, 2009, 9:38am EDT
Priscilla - WOW, these are all stunning blooms. Love the sunset colred dahlia and the black dahlia - well, actually I love them all.
Ali C. Sep 24, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
Wow! You got some great shots of some very cool flowers! That must have been a good time!
Bundy P Sep 24, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
Great macros!
Curt L. Sep 26, 2009, 3:13pm EDT
Glorious!
I do so wish I could have been there in person!
Nurse Nancy S. Sep 28, 2009, 11:58am EDT
Priscilla, these are magnificent. You got some stupendous shots.
elizabeth e. Oct 2, 2009, 7:58am EDT
You have some pretty awesome shots, Priscilla.
jennifer b. Oct 2, 2009, 1:13pm EDT
Wow, amazing and thanks for sharing the lovely flowers!
Lilith Dorsey Oct 3, 2009, 8:36pm EDT
I love black dahlias too... great essay.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Oct 5, 2009, 11:10pm EDT
wow, those are really beautiful
queen.susan . Oct 6, 2009, 2:43pm EDT
WOW!!!!!!! They're BEAUTIFUL! You take such GREAT PICTURES!
Kathy D. Oct 6, 2009, 10:38pm EDT
You did a great job on these!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 6, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
Great photos and it looks like you had a great time. Fair season is over here...maybe I'll migrate north to stretch it out
Connie C. Oct 8, 2009, 7:58am EDT
You got some great shots there. I love flowers.
Donald M. Oct 8, 2009, 8:12pm EDT
Oh such beautiful flowers. I love the way you take the best photos.
Janell R. Oct 9, 2009, 12:54am EDT
You captured some beautiful shots, Priscilla. I don't think I've ever seen a black dahlia in real life, but that's a beauty!
Kelly M. Oct 15, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
Amazing shots!
**AngelEyez** a. Oct 16, 2009, 12:43am EDT
Awesome shots..You have a great Eye!!!!!! beautiful
Sandra H. Oct 23, 2009, 10:20am EDT
What a beautiful photo essay! I thoroughly enjoyed all your lovely flower shots!
Jared G. Nov 5, 2009, 12:18pm EST
So, SO lovely!!
Diana Raabe Nov 5, 2009, 3:02pm EST
Amazing job with these photos! The display was wonderful this year, wasn't it? I think you really captured the true beauty.

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