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17-Apr-2021

The miracle peony

Last year our 20-year-old (at least) peony didn't bloom, the first time ever, apparently because we had built a fence behind the carport that blocked the afternoon sun. I was devastated. So we transplanted it into a huge pot, put it in full sunlight and hoped it would survive. I was thrilled when I saw shoots start to come up, and now the plant has gone crazy, fully leafed out with 10 buds. I can hardly wait for them to bloom!

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

‘Cherry Blossom Swirl Freestyle,’ Josue ‘Corinto’ Martinez, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso160 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time17-Apr-2021 14:04:11
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON Z 7
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (7)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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janescottcumming30-Apr-2021 10:37
How wonderful! I’m anxious to see the blooms too. V
LynnH22-Apr-2021 00:19
Oh I'm so happy for you. I lost some 20 and 30 year old plants in our freak freeze this past February and I was sick about it. I love peonies and can't wait to see photos of your blooms. V
Brenda21-Apr-2021 23:16
Love peonies! V So glad you found another spot for it to thrive in. Eagerly awaiting the blooms with you! As you've seen with Julie O's image, we have snow...again!
Don Mottershead21-Apr-2021 21:19
Lovely that you can enjoy this.
Mairéad21-Apr-2021 21:07
I love peonies. This is a great shot, lovely DOF.
Looking forward to seeing the blooms. V
Apostolos Tikopoulos21-Apr-2021 18:17
Lovely image, details and light. V.
Nestor Derkach21-Apr-2021 18:02
Nice work Helen the peony is really a beautiful flower there is always a way to save a plant and you will get more pleasure from your move this spring.
Excellent in the frame with beautiful background bokeh.
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hayl21-Apr-2021 16:29
We are weeks away from seeing our peonies. So glad the transplant has worked out so well for you. Yes, please post the blooms.
Julie Oldfield21-Apr-2021 13:24
Nature is amazing. I can’t wait to see the bloom. Nice DOF in this. V
Philip P21-Apr-2021 13:17
I hope you show us it's opening.
Isabel Cutler21-Apr-2021 11:53
Sun is the secret! I have three peony plants in a spot with not enough sun and I'm lucky if I get one bud to bloom. You made a good move.
danad21-Apr-2021 10:24
A nice focus ! V.
Blandine Mangin21-Apr-2021 09:54
et oui, les plantes demandent du temps ! jolie macro ! v
victorswan21-Apr-2021 08:29
you will see that this beautiful will give flowers out of gratitude that you saved it and gave it back the sun, I would say enjoy the beautiful flowers BV
John Hamers21-Apr-2021 07:56
Great close up of the bud. Nice DOF.V!.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal21-Apr-2021 07:10
We look forward to beautiful pictures in the future. V
Gill Kopy21-Apr-2021 04:52
Looking forward to following the progression :) Neat shot of the bud ! V