Predictably the rain returned this afternoon so any plans I had to get out and photograph some flowers for today’s colours theme went straight out of the window – typical! Instead I decided to return to the colourful bulldog clips I’ve used on several occasions before to create a macro abstract. Whoever thought these simple pieces of stationery could have so many uses!

"I got rhythm I got music I got colored clips Who could ask for anything more ? I got daisies In green pastures, I got my window sill Who could ask for anything more ? Who could ask for anything more?" djnana · 2012-05-09: 10:13

Too bad for the rain and the wet garden because this weather gives us to see a strange and beautiful photo :) josy63 · 2012-05-09: 10:15

WoW, I'm extremely impressed- love the perspective, great camera work! urmysunshine · 2012-05-09: 10:18

Wow Great DOF, rythm, textures, colors helys · 2012-05-09: 10:31

Awesome! Angle, focus, clarity, color....all come together to make for a WONDERFUL theme shot!!! Who needs flowers for great color? ;))) lookagain · 2012-05-09: 11:22

perfect:) Eiram · 2012-05-09: 12:45

Lines, diagonals, shapes and triangles all of my favourite stuff in one shot. :-)) va000119 · 2012-05-09: 13:30

Love the colors... mrmeliska · 2012-05-09: 13:51

Way cool colors! And here I thought they onlu came in black! great shot! SheriJ · 2012-05-09: 14:00

Great colors, Helen, and I love the way you tilted the axis to add interest (or is your window sill tilted from the weight of all of the items you've photographed on it?). :) lgnelson · 2012-05-09: 14:48

Oh I have stopped by quickly to visit your picture! I am in a whirlwind of busyness getting ready for a trip. Hello and good Bye. I always appreciate looking at your posts. But today is a fast visit!!! Be gone for a couple of days. Dan danrav · 2012-05-09: 15:18

We are knee deep in drought here as well.....great use of everyday items to make a fab picture. LAZYWASP · 2012-05-09: 17:29

Pretty cool! Nice tones and interesting composition! Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2012-05-09: 18:22

what I enjoy about your work is how you can take an every day object and make art out of it. it inspires me to get out of my Box slowpete · 2012-05-10: 02:18

I like how the colours blend with the white background into pastels in the blurry parts. Great photo. :) ????? · 2012-05-10: 09:15

perect composition , love it. MoMac · 2012-05-10: 13:38

opps perfect MoMac · 2012-05-10: 13:39

That is such a cool idea. Bright and cheery! Love the set up. karmankwarner · 2012-05-10: 20:21

I feel like I have six beetle eyes looking at at me in vivid colour! Wonderful work on this one Helen! ArtBee · 2012-05-11: 08:48

wow! this is an incredible composition!! brava!! miltonjacob · 2012-05-11: 09:08

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