I meant to say congratulations on your accomplishment as a photographer!

said chantalc 3 months 19 days ago

Such a colorful album! Congratulations on your POTD!

said chantalc 3 months 19 days ago

soooooo very beautiful.....

said grandmothertree 2008.08.28 at 19:46:41 PDT

LINDISSIMO

said MIRIANROSSI 2008.01.05 at 15:35:04 PST

Hi Sharon, this is an album of dazzling colours and beautiful flowers. Wonderful photos of an inspiring Botanical Garden; thank you so much for sharing your visit. Thank you also for your recent comments on my Canberra’s Floriade with Big Al featured album. Your visit was appreciated; best wishes for 2008 from Keith.

said magikeith 2007.12.28 at 16:34:29 PST

Thank you for having an eye that catches the beauty of these flowers. Looking forward to your next great adventure.

said rnc1016 2007.12.27 at 05:53:43 PST

What a wonderful Album. You photos are fantastic. The colors are brilliant and the composition and clarity are bang on!! Darlene, Canada

said leene50 2007.12.04 at 18:32:23 PST

Another wonderful album. You really are excellent when taking photos. Keep them coming my friend. God Bless you in your walk. Love Faith

said FaithOosthuizen 2007.11.29 at 12:46:48 PST

Hello Sharon - it seems a long time since I contacted you! Just had a look through your Missouri Botanical Gardens, and I'm so envious! Out here in Glenden, Qld., we do have colour - that which we carefully nurture in our own yards/greenhouses, etc., and the median strips, where the Xtrata Mining Co. are prob. responsible for the lovely splashes of various coloured bouganvillea. However, the real reason I looked you up is very serious. I got a comment from mypinklotus, so before I replied, I looked him up, and in his list of friends is hamad_bn_hassan, so I looked him up and was shocked by his new album - depicting graphic photos of blood, gore, and hate for Americans, and Pres. Bush. I really don't know how this album snuck into WS, but I will mark it as inappropriate. This is one potentially dangerous young man! My blood runs cold. Hope you don't mind my letting you know. Hugs, Margaret.

said mamafor3 2007.10.31 at 15:54:10 PDT

These are gorgeous. So many photographers' close-ups of flowers are slightly out of focus. But yours are perfect!

said thelastword 2007.09.09 at 08:23:22 PDT

Sharon, I enjoyed this album immensely. No wonder you are one of my favourites. Thanks and have a great weekend!!! Consider yourself hugged.

said gloriamc100 2007.08.31 at 08:25:16 PDT

What a lovely place to spend time with a camera. Thanks foe sharing. Gerry (Canada)

said gjdanen 2007.08.25 at 08:12:17 PDT

Magnificent album, thank you so much for sharing!

said cjjavens 2007.08.20 at 00:31:55 PDT

Stunning album! A simply breathtaking array of beauty throughout this wonderful botanical garden. Very nicely done! Chris in Ohio

said cmb1944 2007.08.10 at 09:25:21 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob...goegeous flowers and scenery here. I love the daylily and the new flowers you have added. Its hot here so seeing the splash pool made me think how great it is to be a kid. Great album. I am not sure if you knew that Bonnie was sick. She still is but is recovering now. Its been two weeks of sleepless nights, much worry, and doctors and doctor bills...but thank God she is getting better now. hugs and much love, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2007.08.06 at 10:37:53 PDT

A wonderful album full of colour and clarity - I do so love visits to botanical gardens to see the labours of love from the people who help create them - thanks for sharing - Connie

said coni_fer01 2007.08.03 at 21:16:00 PDT

Beautiful, as your albums all are...I enjoy them immensely! Carole from Montreal

said cdanmajor 2007.08.02 at 07:52:35 PDT

Ciao Sharon, ho apprezzato moltissimo il tuo bellissimo album; è veramente un elogio alla splendida natura. Complimenti! Ilde (Torino, Italia)

said clomar101 2007.08.02 at 03:39:00 PDT

Thank you so much Sharon for your nice comments on my winning sunsetphoto in the Challenge! Nice album you have got here!Hugs,Elin

said elysea100 2007.07.28 at 15:41:08 PDT

A very beautiful floral album Sharon,wonderful colours and all well photographed,thanks for sharing them,a pleasure to view as always,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2007.07.28 at 05:22:16 PDT

Hi Sharon! There must be a new photo somewhere, but I don't find, all dates seem to be from June... but anyway: I'll have a look again, I love your flowers!

said oertlif_3 2007.07.27 at 06:02:43 PDT

Astoundingly beautiful flowers and gardens - your photos are always so clear and crisp - a joy to view. - Best regards, DeeAnne

said missdee101 2007.07.25 at 07:40:55 PDT

Your flower photos are the BEST! What an enjoyable trip through this lovely album. I have been to the MBG and I understand your fascination with this incredible place. I could go crazy photographing there. Thanks for these amazing images. Carole

said deangeliaz 2007.07.24 at 17:02:07 PDT

ok, so how in the world did I miss this album???? mmmmhhh??? Well, I am sure glad I found it tonight...I enjoyed all of your photos in this album, Sharon...by the way...I discovered a few weeks back that Dallas has a huge Aboreum with a huge garden center...I have contacted them and cant wait to go and check it out...I'm sure I'll go crazy there. Do you think you and Bob will ever make it down to Texas....maybe we could meet there one day...the lady there said it would take a whole weekend to get through the gardens. Here is their website just in case you would like to check it out...I'm going up there in two weeks. and want to return sometime in the fall... http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Gardens.htm

said kellimays 2007.07.21 at 00:36:09 PDT

Hello Sharon, what a wonderfull album, your flowers are trully beautifull, thanks for sharing. Regards Mike.

said mikejc1 2007.06.26 at 08:47:14 PDT

Hi Sharon, thanks for sharing the very refreshing photos. I personaly love to see flowers and this is fantastic for us who don't have a chance to go there. I will try to send some photo of flower in Thailand to share with you. Best wish. #####.

said supsasa 2007.06.24 at 18:29:28 PDT

Great collection of pictures. We were just there last weekend and the flowers were as beautiful as you portrayed. I envy you the opportunity to go there frequently.

said bearland 2007.06.23 at 15:42:01 PDT

A beautiful album with lots of thoughtful compositions and gorgeous colors. The gardens are lovely and you have captured them beautifully. Thanks for the tour! Vicky

said vvvquilts 2007.06.23 at 10:28:19 PDT

Hi Sharon! I'm back to your wonderful flower collection... and I try to discover the newest ones: fantastic surprises for me, also with flowers I have probably already seen! That's the avantage of a bad memory: all is new again! :-) I really enjoyed again your album! Have a wonderful weekend! Kaethi

said oertlif_3 2007.06.23 at 06:42:54 PDT

Sharon, you've outdone yourself. This album is just filled with beautiful shots and such vivid color! Wonderful wonderful job! Hugs to you! Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2007.06.22 at 16:15:54 PDT

Sharon, I had a wonderful time visiting this album again! As I wrote 4 months ago, I still wait for this album to be featured. I'm sure it will happen before this summer ends. Have a wonderful weekend! Yair.

said ykarelic4 2007.06.22 at 01:06:03 PDT

Beautiful album Sharon and Bob! Exciting colors, romantic locations, fun kids, a little bit of everything summer! Well done! Hugs and love, Jane

said peonierose 2007.06.21 at 07:46:10 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob...Even though some of these photos are older, it was still so nice to look through the album. I really like some of the new scenes you have added and of course I enjoyed the flowers too. The Japanese Garden is beautiful. Great album. hugs and love, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2007.06.20 at 07:56:57 PDT

Gorgeous flower shots..thank you!!

said donnamusica 2007.06.09 at 04:18:09 PDT

This park is an Eldorado Sharon! Your pictures are so beautyful. Thanks for sharing. Ria The Netherlands

said 8598 2007.05.17 at 03:25:22 PDT

Magnificent,just magnificent! Thank you

said basaxl 2007.05.03 at 22:39:00 PDT

I love your photos. Makes me want to go out and visit the botanical gardens. Of course, I live in the desert but it has it's own beauty. Thanks.

said zoniekat 2007.05.02 at 00:08:10 PDT

Hello Sharon. I like all your photos, but I think "candelabra rose" is superb !!! Many compliments. I love roses, but all flowers in general and I enjoy tooking photos with macro. Best wishes from Italy, Sabina.

said agneseg_72 2007.04.12 at 13:06:01 PDT

Your Albums are So Beautiful, thanks For Sharing

said bordelon70586 2007.03.27 at 17:49:01 PDT

Sharon, your photos are stunning. First of all, the title of this album brought me here first. I am on fast-forward to summer. Here in Manitoba we have beautiful hot summers, only too short, about 3 months long. What a vibrant display of color and beauty. I can't wait for my flower gardens. ~Vickie~

said vickie1945 2007.03.15 at 15:52:18 PDT

Beautiful work Sharon. I certainly wish I could fast forward to summer; spring would even be nice. But viewing your photos here did add a little warmth. Thanks so much. Mike

said bioprof 2007.03.15 at 07:35:33 PDT

What a bright, colorful collection to encourage those of us still experiencing winter that the flowers will bloom and the world will warm up! I look forward to seeing many of these in my screensaver year-round. Thank you for visiting my most recent bird album -- the Tufted Titmice really are cute, and quick and bold like the chickadees! Best wishes, SJ Abrams

said sjabrams 2007.03.13 at 18:45:18 PDT

Hi Sharon,I hope you are keeping well,I just did the slideshow of this album and I really enjoyed it on this cold March evening in Dublin...Best wishes and health...Billy.

said monitormankid 2007.03.05 at 12:52:05 PST

What a great collection of flowers and garden views. Many thank yous for sharing the joys of the garden. Can't wait for my own springtime. Dominique

said galeanda 2007.03.03 at 09:43:38 PST

Sharon, I'm glad that you like my new album of the Dark-Purple Iris. We have 8 endemic irises in Israel. They all are wildflowers that we hope to see for many years. The dark-purple iris is the first one to bloom in February till the end of March. They other species wait till April and I hope to be able to take pictures of some of them as well although it's harder for me to reach them. Take care, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2007.03.03 at 08:43:05 PST

A lovely "tour" thanks for sharing.Have to look closer my favorits now.My regards from Nazare, Portugal - Antti with love

said anttisarki 2007.03.02 at 19:52:19 PST

so lovely pics

said medonja 2007.03.01 at 06:35:24 PST

Hello Sharon. What a magnificent garden this must be to visit. Flowers of all types, varieties and every colour imaginable. It's photos like these that help us get through the dull, cold, miserable and drab winter. I am hoping that spring is just around the corner. Thank you for passing by the day of my Valentine feature and making it even more special. I appreciated you calling. Take care. Best wishes, Jayne/England

said pennylane157 2007.02.25 at 12:00:45 PST

What lovely flowers. A reminder of things to come I hope. I'm looking forward to Spring and then Summer again when all these lovely flowers will bloom once more. Thank you for sharing such beauty with all of us. Mouse in Canada

said anonneymouse1 2007.02.24 at 21:48:27 PST

Hi, just had a quick look before bed. Will take more time tomorrow. It looks brilliant!

said helenpender50 2007.02.24 at 04:22:05 PST

Exciting, tantalizing, feeling us with hopes and longing for the gardens that will wait to be visited again this year! Dear Sharon and Bob,this Botanical Garden you visit so often seems to be Eden on earth! We are both in love with your presentations and always wait for the next ones. This album is another glorious collection that gave us so much, so much delight!!!! Thank you warmly for the joy! Friendliest regards, Gabriela & Yoshiyuki

said tanaka62 2007.02.23 at 03:59:07 PST

OMG! Sharon, When I saw this album was just made I got really excited, since we are leaving for Missouri in a couple of hours. I thought WOW! I can go to the gardens and see all this.... Then I read your caption of the album. (sigh) I will have to wait for another season for such beauties to capture. Great album I watched while packing as a slide show. Will look more closely next week. Hugs, Susie

said segseven 2007.02.23 at 01:59:39 PST

Hi Sharon & Bob, Great flower shots, excellent work as always :) I have to look into putting my photo's in another web photo gallery site. We just purchased a new pc with vista home premium and it doesn't not like webshots at all due to it's somewhat invasive program. When I get it set up I'll let you know. Shalom Chuck

said puckster55 2007.02.22 at 18:18:23 PST

Sharon, thanks for sharing another beautiful album from Missouri Botanical Garden! I enjoyed watching these beautiful pictures, as always. Another album of yours that I won't be surprised to see it featured soon! Wishing you all the best, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2007.02.22 at 12:06:39 PST

Hello Sharon and Bob! We are back and found your new album: what a nice idea to let us enjoy summer in advance! Thanks for this great variety of wonderful flowers! We love the nice arrangement of the pictures, the quality of your shots, the glowing of the colors! It's just hard now to go back in our poor February garden... Love and hugs to both of you, Heinz and Käthi

said oertlif_2 2007.02.22 at 05:41:20 PST

Stunning set of colourfull flower portraits Sharon. How did you manage to save these up from last year untill now! Those day lilies have some amazing combinations of colours & love the wildflower gdn. Eric

said ericy202 2007.02.21 at 03:42:31 PST

What a breath of fresh, sunshiney air! This album is just lovely :) These pictures are sure to bring a smile to your face... they sure did mine! Thank you so much for posting a taste of summer as winter winds down.

said okcshady 2007.02.20 at 18:30:59 PST

A beautiful album for a cold winter day here in Finland.

said iijoki 2007.02.20 at 11:53:39 PST

I loved your latest album. But then what's new. I have loved everything you put on here for a very long time. I have more downloads from your albums than from anyone else. And It is so cold here in Inverness, Florida that even my Poinsettia blooms are ruined. I even had my lights over them. I guess the lights should have been on the ground under them like I used to do it. But my Succulents are fine.

said patsylaird 2007.02.20 at 07:35:33 PST

Viewing this slideshow made for a nice pick-me-up on this gray day. Oh how I wish we could fast forward to summer. You'll get there a little quicker than we will. Your photos are beautiful, as always. Thanks, Gail

said lvsmmr 2007.02.20 at 07:24:19 PST

Sharon, I just took a quick peak at these while on my break at work. What gorgeous flowers and equally gorgeous photos. Can't wait to come back and spend some time here basking in their beauty. Hugs, Carol

said albertsville 2007.02.20 at 07:22:49 PST