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That Was Fast

I’m not very good at taking photos of people or living creatures in general– mostly because they move. And I have a tough time editing photos of humans because their skin throws me off.

It’s no question that photographing and editing stationary things is my jam. Which is why I love peony season around here. Because I love photographing them, and they require minimal editing.

I even cleaned off my usually-cluttered office desk to take this photo.

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The peony blooming season ended here a couple weeks ago. But I made a point to go outside every other day, if not every day and snap some photos of these beauties.

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I’ve never been a big fan of my magenta/fuchsia peonies because they smell weird to me. But I like how this photo turned out.

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My last peony bush to bloom is always this guy.

pale pink peonies

The blooms are gigantic, like I’m talking 6-8 inches in diameter. Their sheer weight is the reason they droop to the ground. I really should start staking this particular peony bush.

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They’re the prettiest pale pink, but they don’t smell that great.

 two twenty one peonies

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These peonies from my oldest peony bush smell the best, by far.

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And I love how some of the blooms have different shades of pink and peach.

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The two photos above and four photos below are blooms from the same plant.

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I liked how this one was heart-shaped.

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Now, if only I could have fresh bouquets on my desk year-round.

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I have to admit, for about a week this side of our house looks awesome with most of the peonies in bloom.

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Until next year!

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18 Comments

  1. Your peonies are GORG! They’ve always been a fave of mine too just b/c of how HUGE they are.

  2. Your peonies are Beautiful!!

  3. The peonies are beautiful! and I love your computer monitor background.

  4. They are beautiful. So sad they don’t last very long.

  5. Michelle Donner says:

    I L❤️VE these photos! They just brightened my week!! Thank you!!

    Fellow Peony Lover! :))

  6. They are over so quickly but totally worth it! Getting out there and getting photos is such a good idea, then at least you can enjoy them for a little longer!

  7. Peonies are definitely my FAVORITE flower! I have an older bush like yours-and every year I’m blessed with a surplus! I totally agree with you on the smell of the fuchsia blooms. Not pleasant-but yours are GORGEOUS!!

  8. These are some gorgeous pictures and flowers!! I think you did a great job of capturing them. (I struggle with taking quality pictures PERIOD.) I love your work area and the message you put on your computer.

  9. One thing I miss about our old house was the beautiful mature peonies in the front. I always looked forward to their blooms and bringing some in the house as well. Great pictures!! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

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