Lingering beauties from the summer that never was

These days, when it’s raining and blowing and the beautiful autumn colors have not really presented themselves, I nevertheless found some pleasing spots of late summer beauty, colors and shapes reminiscent of the summer that never really came to Sweden.

Hasselblad 503CX
Kodak Portra 400
Tetenal C41 diy home developing kit

Well, I hope at least that they will spread their joy and warmth to all of us.

Hasselblad 503CX
Fuji Astia RAP 100F
E6 developing process

Well, this one maybe is not that summery, but I think it is kinda cute, anyway… 😉

Hasselblad 503CX
Kodak Portra 400
Tetenal C41 DIY home developing kit

Hasselblad 503CX
Fuji Astia RAP 100F
E6 developing process

If you wonder what I think about Fuji Astia, read THIS or THIS….. 😉

Enjoy and have a wonderful autumn week!

31 thoughts on “Lingering beauties from the summer that never was”

Steve Osborne on September 24, 2012 at 16:01 said:

Not only is it technically excellent but this also puts me in a good mood because time slows down when looking at these flowers.

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- LightHouseBlues on September 24, 2012 at 22:24 said:
  
  … slow down and remain in the summer sunshine….. 🙂
  THANK you Steve!
  
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B. on September 24, 2012 at 16:44 said:

Wow!

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funflowerfacts on September 24, 2012 at 18:59 said:

Beautiful shots! Have a great day! 🙂

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Sarah on September 24, 2012 at 19:20 said:

I love the angle of your shots 🙂 The colours of the flowers are warm, enticing and just beautiful. 🙂

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- LightHouseBlues on September 24, 2012 at 22:27 said:
  
  Thank you Sarah!
  I just love to show their magnificence and beauty, to really see them……
  
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streetpixels on September 24, 2012 at 20:35 said:

whow.

that simply blew me away. I’m usually not that much a flower photo guy, but these are stunning.

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- LightHouseBlues on September 24, 2012 at 22:30 said:
  
  Thank you, that is a very nice compliment! 🙂
  But, who can resist the beauty of nature, captured with Fuji Astia? 😉
  
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  - streetpixels on October 7, 2012 at 19:52 said:
    
    You should join us on Google Plus and share your work (if you haven’t already 🙂
    
    I was so daring and posted a link to your blog there :):)
    
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    - LightHouseBlues on October 7, 2012 at 23:35 said:
      
      Thank you for the link, most appreciated! 🙂
      Oh, I wish I could…. But I already have to many places on the web… Flickr, 500px, Lomography, and all I have time for is this blog, the other places are right now my very bad conscience….. I love all of them, but just haven’t got the time, so I don’t dare to open one more account….. Sorry… But THANK you for asking me!!! 🙂
      
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      - streetpixels on October 12, 2012 at 09:05 said:
        
        You’re welcome 🙂
        I hope you don’t mind if I share a link there now and then if I see something that I love 🙂
        
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        LightHouseBlues on October 12, 2012 at 11:25 said:
        
        Absolutely not, on the contrary! Thank you! 🙂
        Have a nice day!
        
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John Pickles on September 24, 2012 at 21:06 said:

Beautiful, really beautiful. The weather in Sweden sounds similar to here in the UK (i.e not very nice) and these pictures have brightened up my day. Thank You!

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- LightHouseBlues on September 24, 2012 at 22:37 said:
  
  Thank you very much John!
  Yes, that works for me too….
  I was wearing GLOVES today, walking my dogs, in September!! Don’t think I’ve ever done that before…. So I just needed some little light and summer warmth, and and I figured I probably was not the only one.
  
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  - John Pickles on September 25, 2012 at 08:53 said:
    
    You were right.
    
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thelittleleaf on September 24, 2012 at 22:29 said:

These photos are gorgeous – so delicate & dreamy!

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- LightHouseBlues on September 24, 2012 at 22:40 said:
  
  Thank you very much! 🙂
  
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apronheadlilly on September 24, 2012 at 23:14 said:

Beautiful!

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Luddy's Lens on September 25, 2012 at 01:08 said:

Marie, your flower images are always so breathtaking! The pink & orange against purple (3rd from bottom) is exquisite.

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- LightHouseBlues on September 25, 2012 at 08:52 said:
  
  Thank you! Yes, I like that one too. And all of them are unedited, just some dust removal and cropping to regain their original proportions.
  Have a nice day!
  
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Carol on September 25, 2012 at 09:14 said:

Beautiful!!

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marl1een on September 25, 2012 at 22:05 said:

What can i say to these? They all are so utterly beautiful! The colors are… sublime in all their profoundness. You captured the soul of these flowers on your film. Breathtaking.

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- LightHouseBlues on September 25, 2012 at 22:47 said:
  
  Thank you!! You know, I find it so meditative to photograph these flowers, it’s so soothing and relaxing, pure medicine 🙂
  
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foodnotherstuff on September 25, 2012 at 22:53 said:

Beautiful photos, amazing colors…No words can make justice and translate my feelings when looking at them…extraordinary!

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- LightHouseBlues on September 25, 2012 at 23:06 said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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cindyswainson on September 26, 2012 at 14:12 said:

It takes a great deal of spiritual bravery to seek out and honor fading beauty…both saying good-bye (for now) and allowing yourself to lovingly embrace it. You have succeeded in this with your lovely images. Thank you!

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- LightHouseBlues on September 26, 2012 at 15:10 said:
  
  You know, I think that’s one of the nicest compliments I ever received, and I am sincerely touched.
  Thousands and thousands of huge THANK YOU dear Cindy!
  
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jdtphotography.co.uk on October 1, 2012 at 13:51 said:

Now this is how to take photos of flowers, superb! Vibrant, strong, gentle and beautiful images

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orchid on October 1, 2012 at 15:24 said:

again, another great sets of macro photos from you Marie 🙂

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pjbrez on November 13, 2012 at 06:47 said:

So vibrant, superb as always!

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- LightHouseBlues on November 13, 2012 at 09:56 said:
  
  Thank you very much! 🙂
  
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