Nifty Piks – Photos and Art

A single Peony, bright pink and shot in high contrast, unfurls its beautiful petals.

Closeup of a head of ornamental kale, still lush, sensuous, and colorful in the late autumn.

A soft purple tulip poised in soft light.

A lush, buttery golden rose, close up. Delicate, graceful, and alluring. "Yellow" is for hope. Fifty percent of net sales of this image will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to help make cancer history.

A cluster of goreous, lush roses in soft hues of peach and yellow, luminous in morning sunshine.

Gorgeous, lush Iris blossom in spring, with graceful, sculptural curves.

A gorgeous, pale and delicate rose, reminds us of the preciousness and transience of life.

A glowing, brilliant yellow-orange rose inhabited by a few insect friends. Keywords:

Broad Hosta leaves freshened with raindrops and ornamented with a cluster of amber Maple seeds.

Purple Irises and their brilliant green leaves, fresh and lush in the sunshine.

Not only are these leaves beautiful in shape, but the linear patterns are lively and attractive.

Beautiful and sensuous details at the center of the gracefully uncurling petals of a deep yellow rose.

Gorgeous, lush Iris blossoms in spring.

Gorgeous, lush Rhododendron blossoms in spring. Keywords:

Brilliant golden Irises on a late spring afternoon, are a welcome sight after a bleak winter.

Slender Columbines at their peak, remind me of fairy parachutes. Their delicate beauty astounds me.

Elegant and graceful orchids poised in space, offer for me, a sense of something exotic and even primordial. To me they are the most mysterious of flowers.

To me, orchids are the most exotic, graceful and beautiful of flowers.

A golden rose still lush and vibrant in the glow of a late November day.

To me, orchids are the most exotic and beautiful of flowers. They are elegant and graceful as they gently arc and define the space around them.

A magnificent, delicate yellow Rose, illuminated in golden afternoon light.

Backlit Delphiniums glow with a purple-blue iridescent quality. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work!

A beautiful, delicate pink blossom on a "Peony Tree."

Description... A closeup of an elegant, sensuous, and gloriously red tulip. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

An elegant white rose, opening to the sun.

These Hosta leaves are full and lush and freshly adorned with a spray of raindrops.

Closeup of a beautiful pink rose beginning to fade in autumn.

A gorgeous, glowing Sunflower in her glory, seems to peek out from behind her lush green leaves.

Pale Poinsettias herald the joys of the season. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A gorgeous, glowing Sunflower in her glory, reaching for the sky.

Two velvety orchids in purple and white, lush in color, elegance, and mystery. Image c 2008 Lynda Lehmann.

Graceful irises, white with a touch of violet, float dreamily on the soft, sunlit air.

Delicate blossoms in the light of an autumn afternoon. Shot on Long Island. This image has a fragile quality that to me, evokes Oriental art.

Nature is always full of surprises. Looking closely at this patch of Daisies, it seemed strange enough to find a huge bee perched so close to a Ladybug. But it was a green Ladybug, of all things! Or maybe she is another kind of beetle that I'm unable to identify.

Color, form, elegance, symmetry--all in a pink flower. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Just like the complementary colors (magenta and green) in the quietly unfolding leaves of this Coleus, the human soul is capable of great harmony. In a meditative state of mind, peace and affirmation may become as present as the unassuming and quiet glory of this plant. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Delicate ground cover with violet flowers and lush green leaves.

A graceful and magnificent lily, so poised on the air, as if to grasp the twilight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A street lamp breaks through a spreading curtain of Magnolia blossoms, in Central Park. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The yellow "fringe" of a spring Daffodil absolutely glows, in the golden afternoon sunlight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

First crocuses on the sunny side of a commercial building, three days before spring. Violet and white and sun-drenched, complete with a drowsy fly! Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A bright and luminous display of beautiful yellow-orange tulips, truly representative of the glory of spring. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Graceful irises, white with a touch of violet, float dreamily on the soft, sunlit air. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Hostas sparkling with droplets left over from an early morning shower. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The undulating petals of a peach-colored Iris, remind me of the repetition of form so evident in nature. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

To me, these lilies look too beautiful to be real! But they are real: delicate, graceful, of wonderful, lush color, and touched with raindrops after a summer shower. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A wide-open white tulip has a cinnamon or amber-colored center, and seems to offer up the riches of its pollen. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

This image bring to mind the wonderful organization of nature, and the idea of fractals, more specifically: the idea of the forms of the parts refecting the form of the whole, and vice versa. It's amazing how each cell of a plant or animal "knows" how to differentiate itself, knows what it "wants to be," in a sense. And it's a visual treat, as well! Image and text c Lynda Lehmann.

A trio of pale magenta orchids basking in the fading light of a waning winter afternoon. Image c 2008 Lynda Lehmann.

A lively spring floral in sizzling colors, done by manipulation of an original photo in Photoshop. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

There is great mystery in this leafy veil, and I'm reminded of primordial forces behind the unfolding of each leaf, and in the sunlight itself. Image and text c Lynda Lehmann.

A lush and rich pink Peony, at its peak of color and gently unfolding beauty. To me, each petal is a marvel of graceful gesture. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A pink Camellia basks in the subdued and filtered mid-winter light of a greenhouse. This one is blooming earlier than many of its still-dormant counterparts. Within the contours of its delicate petals is a delineation of order, peace, and unassuming beauty. The slight blemishes at one or two of its petal tips, do not mar its overall magnificence. Perhaps in seeing this we can remind ourselves that to find the beauty within us all, is not to imply that we must fulfill an ideal of perfection. Maybe we, like the flower, are beautiful and complete, each of us, in spite of our imperfections. Image and text c 2008 Lynda Lehmann.

A cluster of buttery yellow Daffodils, basking in the sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Bright yellow-orange tulips splash their tranlucent, sun-drenched color against a backdrop of vibrant green. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Delicate pansies with beautiful color changes, remind me of the Northern Lights. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The highlighted golden fringe of a Daffodil stands out against the intense blue of the sky, on a late spring day. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Magnolia blossoms forming a queue of sparkling pink and white petals, basking in the warm afternoon sunshine. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Bright pansies, velvety and lush and sprinkled with pollen, in early morning sunlight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A soft, oblique, late-afternoon light penetrates nearby bushes to fall on this delicate, light purple ground cover. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

In this rose which I photographed yesterday, I saw some of the prettiest pinks, the most delicate petals, and the most graceful unfolding of a weightless and heavenly blossom, that I have ever seen. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Fifty percent of net sales of this image will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to help make cancer history.

This is an orchid, but it reminds me of an iris in the way its petals unfold. Image c 2007 Lynda Lehmann.

A gorgeous white and purple Iris, poised in perfection. I have rarely seen an Iris look so graceful and beautiful--apparently at its peak. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A stately and elegant Daffodil, perfectly poised in the sunlight of a still afternoon. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A closeup of an orange Day Lily reveals a blue tint on the tips of the delicate stamens. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Beautifully backlit cluster of pink blossoms against the blue of the sky. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Brilliant tulips, freshened after a spring rain, float their vivid color on the fragrant air. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Green leaves frame this vibrant blossom beautifully, and hint at secret dimensions. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A lush and graceful pink lily, poised in space and full of grace. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Looks best in simple black frame, wood or metal. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work!

Close-up of a single red-orange bloom, dramatically lit. The fragility of the petals is obscured by the rose's seeming perfection. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to see more of my work.

Magenta Rhododendron blossoms glowing in the sunlight, with orange tendrils to accent their summer song.

A lush and delicate white rose in afternoon sun, burnished with light and rain droplets. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The bloom is off the rose, as they say, for the season. But we have our paintings and photos to keep them with us through the winter! I caught this rose on a recent walk, and felt it looked best close up, though I did not shoot it as a macro. I love the rhythm and gestural counterpoint of the petals. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Original photograph of a lily, enhanced in Photoshop. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to view more of my work, including painting, digital art, and photography.

I see flowers as a kind of organic architecture. Proportions, lighting, directionality, the interrelation of elements--all are important aspects of a powerful visual presence, in the same way in which magnificent architecture or a gorgeous landscape inspires us. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my photography and my abstract expressionist paintings.

Serendipity was finding this majestic tulip in my garden, upon returning from a walk. I ran to get my camera and caught it just a few minutes before shade enveloped it, swallowing all the gorgeous highlights. Only a day later, this beautiful bloom was past its glory. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Roses in peach, orange, and yellow tints, clustered with their lush array of concentric petals. Image c Lynda Lehmann. To see more of my work, please visit www.lyndalehmann.com.

A tiny bee darts towards this elegant lily.

The "architecture" of this pale beauty just pulled me in. Hope you like it. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A beautiful and delicate plant with tiny hairs projecting from its petals. Image c 2007 Lynda Lehmann.

Magenta flower with a golden glow at the center. The garden where I found this blossom on one of my walks, just glows with life! Original photo enhanced in Photoshop. Image c 2006 Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to see more of my work!

Looking closely at the architecture and the "dance" of these delicate, pink Peony petals is to me, a visual delight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Close up of day lily, with particles of pollen visible. Image c Lynda Lehmann. To view more of my work, please visit www.LyndaLehmann.com. Or visit Peripheral Vision, my blog, at www.innersights.blogspot.com

Velvety pansies in late afternoon light. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you want to see more of my work. If you see an image there that I haven't posted here, let me know, and I'll offer it here as soon as I'm able to.

With every moment of quiet gaze, nature's mystery deepens. Image and text c 2007 Lynda Lehmann. This gorgeous orchid was shot in the greenhouse of a Long Island arboretum.

Bright yellow iris highlighted against a black background. Image c Lynda Lehmann. You can view more of my work at www.lyndalehmann.com.

The fullness and fertility of early summer are evident in every blossom and in this lush rose, as well. Image c 2007 Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work!

A blossom still bursting with color and vitality, although autumn is approaching. It seems to hold all the warmth of the summer sun within its firey petals. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Concentric petals of pink roses pull the viewer closer. Lush and mesmerizing. Image c Lynda Lehmann. I will donate 100% of my earnings from the sale of this image to the Susan Komen Foundation, to help end the scourge of breast cancer that afflicts so many women.

Close up of brilliant red roses. Have we always associated the color "red" with passion? Image c 2006 Lynda Lehmann.

I think this interesting configuration of leaf and flower was part of a "Staghorn" fern at a local arboretum. Please correct me if I am wrong on the name! Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A rose of intense gold, as if it had absorbed all the sunlight in the world. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Irises are among the most beautiful of flowers, in my opinion. Here, I've just repeated the same petal over and over, to make a strong pattern. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The fragile beauty of pink roses. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to see more of my work!

Clematis supported by a chain-link fence, with a beautiful violet hue and gorgeous center. Image c Lynda Lehmann

I just happened to catch this bloom in a neighbor's garden, and I find the soft glow coming through the foliage in the background and through the petals, very beautiful. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work.

A weave of Calla Lily leaves, undulating toward the sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Floral fantasy, done by manipulation of original photograph of irises, in PhotoShop. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A pale, peach colored lily, looking dignified and replete in the afternoon sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A pink rose basking in sunlight, unfolding its petals with a little flourish. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

This rose seems to glow as if it holds the sunlight within. Isn't it amazing how light literally and figuratively brings things to life, gives life? Image c Lynda Lehmann. Thank you for looking at my work. Please visit www.LyndaLehmann.com if you would like to see more of it! If you see an image there that I haven't posted yet on Imagekind, just ask me and I'll post it for sale here, so you can buy it framed if you like!

A bouquet of crimson tulips that will certainly make fond memories. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A backlit purple Clematis is laden with flecks of pollen, befitting the fertile spring season. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Digital photomanipulation of a shot of Hydrangea. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Slightly color enhanced.

Luscious red roses gleaming in the sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann. I keep trying to stop myself from photographing flowers, but I can't help myself! They are just too gorgeous!

Beautiful ornamental kale.

October blossoms in a public square in a small Maine town.

A flower that is not yet spent, as so many of them already are at the end of the summer season. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Of course, this is not a forest at all. It is, rather, a hardy ornamental kale struggling to embrace the sunshine and endure through cold winter days. When I saw this kale bursting with life, exploding its violet tones into the afternoon light, I had to look at it close up. That's when I saw magic in it: a bizarre yet beautiful forest of exotic foliage in alluring tones of green, auburn and violet. Take a close look at the enlarged image!

Colorful autumn leaves and golden pine needles make a tapestry against the dark surface of the water. Taken in the Sebago Lake region of Maine. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A delicate pink cactus flower blooming during hot summer temperatures occurring in late October! The fading light gives this shot a nostalgic or melancholy feeling, in my opinion. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A gorgeous canopy of Magnolia branches in Central Park. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

People have asked how I captured this image. I reply that this enchanting creature captured me.
She was nestled in the grass at the Forest's edge. Kneeling down, I asked,
"Do you think that blade of grass conceals you?"
She did not even blink.
I watched a long while,
became as still as the Forest.
Then she spoke in my mind:
"I am Fawn, being Still, minding my Mama."

The exquisite detail of this lovely creature presented in black & white.

Awakening redbud leaves adorned with a dewdrop. Redbud blooms add a soft, springtime backdrop.

A misty lane winding through the forest. I wonder what lies
just around the bend?

Lost Valley is one of my favorite places in the Buffalo National River park. A steep trail wanders along the stream to a waterfall at the head of the narrow valley. I found this colorful scene along the trail one autumn, and interpreted the image to emphasize the riotous colors.

An old outhouse with natural landscaping. Soft morning light adds a mystical quality to the commonplace.

Mt. Hood gloriously rises up over the stormclouds into the sunny afternoon sky. Within minutes of when this photo was captured, the low-altitude snowstorm ungulfed the viewpoint and reduced visibility to less than 200 feet.

It's easy to imagine warming yourself by the fire in this cozy creekside cabin, tucked away in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. The last rays of the afternoon sun pierce through the trees and provide idyllic highlights to this magical wilderness scene.

Nestled in the shadow of massive Mt. Jefferson is the high alpine wilderness of Jefferson Park, a nature-lover's playground of crystal-clear lakes and scenic wildflower meadows.

The high apline enviromnent above the treeline on Oregon's Mt. Hood is transformed every July into a brilliant canvas of wildflowers. In the shadow of the dramatic snow-capped summit, blue lupine, red Indian paintbrush, and dozens of other colorful blooms cluster around the many rushing creeks and springs. Come September, the entire area is reclaimed by snow and ice.

With its mild and wet climate, Oregon forests are lush with brilliant emerald undergrowth year round. Salal and Oregon Grape are harvested for their perfect glossy leaves and used to enhance cut flower bouquets.

The snow covered peak of Mt. Hood dominates the hoziron at Trillium Lake, one of Northwest Oregon's most scenic alpine lakes. With all motorized traffic banned, Trillium Lake is an oasis of calm, where the only sounds are Ospreys diving for fish and songbirds chattering from the surrounding marshes.

This idyllic setting in the heart of Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness is as tough to reach as it is beautiful to behold. A stunning display of craggy granite peaks surround this wonderland of crystal clear lakes, gurgling brooks, and dramatic wildflower meadows.

The gigantic South Falls is the primary attraction of Silver Falls State Park, one of the most spectacular natural areas in the state of Oregon. The Canyon trail, which can be hiked in only a couple of hours, passes by seven very large and dramatic waterfalls - a must-see in any nature lover's tour of the western Oregon.

American Brown Pelicans can often be seen migrating along the rugged Oregon coast in spring and fall. They ride the surf, taking advantage of the updraft as the wind passes up and over the wavefront.