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Dale Ducatte
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Happily retired after 30 years in I.T.; B.A. in history; Dogfather; nature photographer, gardener, reader. I take photos of plants and flowers, research their botanical history, and write about them at https://daleducatte.com. 📍Atlanta, GA #photography
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Three views of a yellow and green double daffodil (possibly Narcissus 'Telamonius Plenus' (aka Double Van Sion), fully in bloom. 3/3

#photography #flowers #narcissus #daffodils #nature #naturephotography #oaklandcemetery #atlanta
Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, fully in bloom, near the edge of a brick walkway in the background. Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, fully in bloom, near the edge of a brick walkway in the background. Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, fully in bloom, near the edge of a brick walkway in the background.
May 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Yellow and green double daffodils (possibly Narcissus 'Telamonius Plenus' (aka Double Van Sion) showing different stages in their bloom cycles. 2/3

#photography #flowers #narcissus #daffodils #nature #naturephotography #oaklandcemetery #atlanta
Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, starting to bloom. The flower is at the center of the photo, surrounded at the left by a cluster of daffodil leaves. Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, starting to bloom. The flower is at the center of the photo, surrounded at the right by a cluster of daffodil and other green leaves. Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, starting to bloom. The flower is at the center of the photo, surrounded at the right by a cluster of daffodil and other green leaves.
May 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Yellow and green double daffodils (possibly Narcissus 'Telamonius Plenus' (aka Double Van Sion) showing different stages in their bloom cycles. 1/3

#photography #flowers #narcissus #daffodils #nature #naturephotography #oaklandcemetery #atlanta
Closeup photo of a pair of yellow and green double daffodils, just starting to bloom. Closeup photo of a pair of yellow and green double daffodils, just starting to bloom. There are various green daffodil leaves and other leaves in the background, all in front of a concrete structure. Closeup photo of a yellow and green double daffodil, just starting to bloom. There are daffodil and fern leaves in the background, in front of a concrete structure.
May 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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How it started / How it's going (for my Clematis flowers) 3/3

#photography #flowers #clematis #nature #naturephotography #gardening #atlanta
A cluster of light blue Clematis flowers with some of their dark green vines in the background. A cluster of light blue Clematis flowers with some of their dark green vines in the background.
May 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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How it started / How it's going (for my Clematis flowers) 2/3

#photography #flowers #clematis #nature #naturephotography #gardening #atlanta
Closeup of a Clematis flower fully bloomed; the purple colors it exhibited when it first started opening have softened to light blue, almost white. Closeup of a Clematis flower fully bloomed; the purple colors it exhibited when it first started opening have softened to light blue, almost white. Closeup of the center of a Clematis flower. Purple colors it exhibited when it first started opening have softened to light blue, almost white, but the center filaments show some of the original purple. Closeup of the center of a Clematis flower. Purple colors it exhibited when it first started opening have softened to light blue, almost white, but the center filaments show some of the original purple.
May 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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How it started / How it's going (for my Clematis flowers) 1/3

#photography #flowers #clematis #nature #naturephotography #gardening #atlanta
Closeup photo of a Clematis flower just after it started blooming. The flower's petals are various shades of light purple, with a center structure containing dark purple filaments. Closeup photo of a Clematis flower just after it started blooming. The flower's petals are various shades of light purple, with a center structure containing dark purple filaments. Closeup photo of a Clematis flower just after it started blooming. The flower's petals are various shades of light purple, with a center structure containing dark purple filaments.
May 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Double Tazetta Daffodils, spring 2025. 3/3

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Closeup photograph of a triangular-shaped cluster of three white Double Tazetta Daffodils. Closeup photograph of a pair of white Double Tazetta Daffodils; one faces the viewer and one faces to the right. Closeup photograph of several white Double Tazetta Daffodils, leaning to the left, in front of a textured stone monument.
May 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Double Tazetta Daffodils, spring 2025. 2/3

#photography #flowers #narcissus #daffodils #nature #naturephotography #oaklandcemetery #atlanta
Closeup photograph of a triangular-shaped cluster of three white Double Tazetta Daffodils, whose lean to the right mirrors the position of the dark green leaves behind them. Closeup photograph of a pair of white Double Tazetta Daffodils, as they're just opening, with a third unopened blossom between them. Closeup photograph of a cluster of white Double Tazetta Daffodils, surrounded by dark green leaves.
May 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Double Tazetta Daffodils, spring 2025. Double daffodils like this have been bred to change the typical daffodil trumpet and single row of flower petals into overlapping clusters. 1/3

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A cluster of white Double Tazetta Daffodils in front of a stone monument. A cluster of white Double Tazetta Daffodils in front of a stone monument. A closeup view of a cluster of white Double Tazetta Daffodils in front of a stone monument.
May 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Red Persian Daisies, growing in a garden plot previously occupied by Variegated Irises with their characteristic pointed and striped leaves. 2/2

#photography #flowers #asters #asteraceae #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #oaklandcemetery #atlanta
Red Persian Daisies surrounded by the yellow/green striped and pointed leaves of Variegated Irises. Red Persian Daisies surrounded by the yellow/green striped and pointed leaves of Variegated Irises. Red Persian Daisies surrounded by the yellow/green striped and pointed leaves of Variegated Irises.
March 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Red Persian Daisies, growing in a garden plot previously occupied by Variegated Irises with their characteristic pointed and striped leaves. 1/2

#photography #flowers #asters #asteraceae #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #oaklandcemetery #atlanta
Red Persian Daisies surrounded by the yellow/green striped and pointed leaves of Variegated Irises. Red Persian Daisies surrounded by the yellow/green striped and pointed leaves of Variegated Irises. Red Persian Daisies surrounded by the yellow/green striped and pointed leaves of Variegated Irises.
March 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Excellent coverage from The Guardian.

I hadn't heard this comment about judges before -- but it tells me we need even more lawsuits!
A screenshot from The Guardian's article; the relevant text is "Musk has made sweeping and aggressive declarations about what else must change about the US government, indicating where he might strike next. He stated on Monday: 'Activist judges must be removed from the bench or there is no justice....'"
February 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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From "More Than a Rock" by Guy Tal: "It takes moments of quiet solitude and beauty to be reminded of those things that make life worth living." 2/2

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A single stem of red Persian Daisies. The plant's stem and cluster of flowers have grown over the edge of an old stone wall. A single stem of red Persian Daisies. The plant's stem and cluster of flowers have grown over the edge of an old stone wall. Two stems of red Persian Daisies. The plant's stems and clusters of flowers have grown over the edge of an old stone wall.
February 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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From "Another Day Not Wasted" by Guy Tal: "Every moment possesses potential for surprise and inspiration; any time spent in the presence of beauty is worthwhile...." 1/2

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A cluster of red Persian Daisies. The flowers are not quite fully opened, and are shown against a background of green leaves, with a rectangular gray stone at the bottom of the frame. A cluster of red Persian Daisies. The flowers are not quite fully opened, and are shown against a background of green leaves, with a rectangular gray stone at the bottom of the frame. A cluster of red Persian Daisies. The flowers are not quite fully opened, and are shown against a background of green leaves, with a rectangular gray stone at the bottom of the frame.
February 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Persian Daisies (Tanacetum coccineum) at #oaklandcemetery in #atlanta, in December 2024. 3/3

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Three stems of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and stems with parsley-like leaves growing over the edge of a stone wall. There is a red brick culvert in the background on the left side of the frame. Closeup of a tight cluster of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers. Closeup of a single red Persian Daisy (and two additional unopened flowers) with yellow-gold centers and stems with parsley-like leaves.
February 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Persian Daisies (Tanacetum coccineum) at #oaklandcemetery in #atlanta, in December 2024. 2/3

#photography #flowers #asters #asteraceae #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky
A tight cluster of three red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and stems of parsley-like leaves in the background. Closeup of a cluster of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and parsley-like leaves in the background. Closeup of a cluster of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and parsley-like leaves at the left side of the frame.
February 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Some flowers insist on being photographed; they'll block your path until you take their pictures! These are Persian Daisies (Tanacetum coccineum) cascading over walls at #oaklandcemetery in #atlanta. 1/3

#photography #flowers #asters #asteraceae #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky
A cluster of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and stems with parsley-like leaves growing over the edge of a stone wall. There is a red brick culvert in the background on the right side of the frame. A cluster of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and stems with parsley-like leaves growing over the edge of a stone wall. There is a red brick culvert in the background on the right side of the frame. A cluster of red Persian Daisies with yellow-gold centers and stems with parsley-like leaves growing over the edge of a stone wall. There is a red brick culvert in the background on the right side of the frame.
February 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Standing tall....

Persian Daisies (Tanacetum coccineum) weathering the cold in mid-December 2024, near the base of a monument at #oaklandcemetery in #atlanta.

#photography #flowers #asters #asteraceae #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky
Red Persian Daisies with one fully opened bloom and several other partially opened blooms. The flowers and their green stems and leaves are set against a stone architectural background. A red Persian Daisy with one fully opened bloom and one unopened bloom. The plant with its dark green stems and leaves are set against a stone architectural background. Closeup view of a red Persian Daisy with one fully opened bloom and one unopened bloom. The plant with its dark green stems and leaves are set against a stone architectural background.
January 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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A few red mums to warm up a cold winter day. 2/2

#photography #atlanta #oaklandcemetery #flowers #asters #mums #chrysanthemums
Closeup photograph of a cluster of red mums at the center of the image. Their green stems and leaves are also visible, with those of other mums out-of-focus in the background. Closeup photograph of a cluster of red mums at the center of the image, growing next to a stone monument shaped like a scroll. Their green stems and leaves are also visible, and there are other mums out-of-focus in the background. Closeup photograph of a cluster of red mums at the center of the image, growing next to a stone monument shaped like a scroll.
January 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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A few red mums to warm up a cold winter day. 1/2

#photography #atlanta #oaklandcemetery #flowers #asters #mums #chrysanthemums
Closeup photograph of three red mums at the center of the image. Their green stems and leaves are also visible at the left of the frame, with those of other mums out-of-focus in the background. Closeup photograph of a cluster of red mums at the center of the image. Their green stems and leaves are also visible, with those of other mums out-of-focus in the background. Closeup photograph of a cluster of red mums at the center of the image, with four fully opened flowers and two unopened flower buds. Their green stems and leaves are also visible, and the plant is near the ground and surrounded by wood chips.
January 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Bee at brunch.

#photography #atlanta #oaklandcemetery #flowers #bees #asters
Four red asters (probably Tanacetum coccineum) with yellow/orange centers and petals in shades of red and pink. There is a tiny bee on one of the flowers, fetching nectar. The asters are growing near the base of a gray stone monument that diagonally fills the left corner of the frame, and has a scrolled edge. Four red asters (probably Tanacetum coccineum) with yellow/orange centers and petals in shades of red and pink. There is a tiny bee on one of the flowers, fetching nectar. The asters are growing near the base of a gray stone monument that diagonally fills the left corner of the frame, and has a scrolled edge.
January 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Indian #Chrysanthemums in bloom at #OaklandCemetery in #Atlanta in mid-December 2024. #photography #flowers #mums 2/2
A closeup photo of an Indian Chrysanthemum. The flower has a bright yellow center, with petals that have white "spokes" emanating from the center toward tips in a rich magenta color. A closeup photo of a batch of Indian Chrysanthemums. The flowers have bright yellow centers, with petals that have white "spokes" emanating from the center toward tips in a rich magenta color. A closeup photo of several Indian Chrysanthemums. The flowers have bright yellow centers, with petals that have white "spokes" emanating from the center toward tips in a rich magenta color.
January 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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These Indian #Chrysanthemums were in bloom at #OaklandCemetery in #Atlanta as late as mid-December 2024. The white "spokes" running from the yellow centers to the rich magenta petals gave them an unusual and unique appearance. #photography #flowers #mums 1/2
A closeup photo of an Indian Chrysanthemum. The flower has a bright yellow center, with petals that have white "spokes" emanating from the center toward tips in a rich magenta color. There are some out-of-focus flowers of the same kind in the background, which add additional magenta color to the image. A closeup photo of a batch of Indian Chrysanthemums. The flowers have bright yellow centers, with petals that have white "spokes" emanating from the center toward tips in a rich magenta color. A closeup photo of several Indian Chrysanthemums. The flowers have bright yellow centers, with petals that have white "spokes" emanating from the center toward tips in a rich magenta color.
January 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Nandina in winter color, for New Year's Day. 2/2

#winter #nandina #photography #atlanta
Closeup view of a nandina shrub's branches in winter colors, where the leaves have turned shades of orange, and there are clusters of red berries running down the left-center of the frame. A closeup view of the berries of a nandina shrub at the center of the photo, surrounded by leaves in various shades of blue-green, purple, and red. A closeup view of the berries of a nandina shrub at the center of the photo, surrounded by leaves in various shades of blue-green, purple, and red.
January 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Nandina in winter color for New Year's Day. Nandina symbolizes a wish for good fortune in the future. 1/2

#winter #nandina #photography #atlanta
Branches of a nandina shrub in winter colors, where the leaves have turned shades of orange, and there are clusters of red berries among the leaves. Branches of a nandina shrub in winter colors, where the leaves have turned shades of orange, and there are clusters of red berries among the leaves. A closeup view of a nandina shrub's branches in winter colors, where the leaves have turned shades of orange, and there is a cluster of red berries near the base of the branch. A pair of branches from a nandina shrub in winter colors, where the leaves have turned shades of orange, and there are clusters of red berries among the leaves.
January 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM