In the Studio: Yellow and White Siberian Irises
Not long ago I shared photos of some lavender siberian irises that I photographed in my studio. At about the same time, I photographed some yellow & white siberian irises. I thought I'd share those photos with you today. ...
New Photo: Babe Spray Roses (panoramic)
I've recently added a new photograph - Babe Spray Roses - to my web store. When I saw these bright orange Babe spary roses at my local florist, I knew I had to photograph them. I just loved the bright colors and they way their petals looked all bunched...
Visiting Miss Florence’s Garden
Last week I took a quick trip to Connecticut to see an exhibit at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. The show, The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and and the Garden Movement 1887-1920 explored the relationships between American impressionist painters...
Cats of Catskill, New York
When I visited Catskill, New York earlier this summer I couldn't help but smile the whole time I walked around the downtown area. The town was filled with whimsical colorful cat statues. And anyone who knows me - can just imagine how I'd react to colorful cats. It...
Shades of Pink & Purple Irises
I love photographing irises. This spring I was lucky enough to spend a couple of days photographing irises at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in New Jersey. There were literally hundreds of varieties of irises blooming when I visited. I photographed at least 60 different...
New Photo: Purple Pansies
I've recently added a new photograph - Purple Pansies - to my web store. I love seeing and photographing pansies at local gardens. There is something about their blossoms that makes me smile. I’m sure part of it is that seeing pansies means spring is here and I’m back...
Unfolding Worlds: Revelations in Colors
I recently submitted a project to Lenswork magazine's Seeing in Sixes book project. It was not selected for publication. So I decided to share the photos with you today rather than just having the project sitting on my hard drive. The idea behind the Seeing in Sixes...
In the Studio: Lavender Siberian Irises
Earlier this year I photographed a wonderful set of lavender and yellow siberian irises in my studio. Things have been so crazy busy this year - that I only just had a chance to look at the files and edit some up. I thought I'd share them with you today. ...
Trinity Episcopal Church, Edisto Island, SC
On my various trips to South Carolina and Georgia, I've photographed some wonderful old churches and graveyards. One of my favorites is the Trinity Episcopal Church in Edisto Island, South Carolina. It's a beautiful church founded in 1774. Like many older churches,...
New Photo: Pink Sweet Peas
I’ve recently added a new photo – Pink Sweet Peas – to the shop on my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. When I saw these wonderful pink sweet peas at my local florist, I knew I had to bring them home to photograph in my studio. The petals were so...
July Blooms
Here in the DC area mid-summer usually means hot humid days. This year is no different than other years – our temperatures are rising into the 90s most days – and it’s very humid. So some of the flowers at local gardens aren’t coping well with the heat. Fortunately...
Opening Reception for Peace, Joy, and Unexpected Beauty
The Opening Reception for my show Peace, Joy, and Unexpected Beauty: Flower Photography by Patty Hankins will be held this Sunday August 7 from 2 to 4:30 PM at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD. I’d love it if you could join me for the...