Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
36 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Well, I wasn't going to take my camera to the Farmer's Market today . . . (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 OP
Spring is here! Permanut Mar 2024 #1
Thank you so much, my dear Permanut! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #3
I wish I could go to your market. 3catwoman3 Mar 2024 #2
Aw, thank you so much, my dear 3catwoman3! I wish you could too. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #7
Here in northern Illinois, it will not be farmers' market weather... 3catwoman3 Mar 2024 #34
Lovely! I might have to dust off my camera and charge the battery. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 2024 #4
Thanks so much, my dear lmsp! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #9
Glad you took it. A beautiful array of shots with glorious color in all! MLAA Mar 2024 #5
Thanks so much for your lovely words, my dear MLAA! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #10
Great work as always! anciano Mar 2024 #6
Thanks so much, my dear anciano! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #11
I'm glad you did! Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #8
How kind of you, my dear Diamond_Dog! Very sweet of you. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #12
Oh, my. Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #13
. . . CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #18
Oh CA Peggy, your photo of the gorgeous tomatoes really inspired me. I decided to make Ziggysmom Mar 2024 #14
Wow, that's a very healthy dinner, my dear Ziggysmom! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #19
Oh my word. The colours are just incredible! The floral closeups are niyad Mar 2024 #15
Wow, my dear niyad! I am moved by your beautiful words . . . CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #21
Tired of them??? Au Contraire, we NEED them! We LOVE them! niyad Mar 2024 #26
I hear and I will continue to obey! Thank you. nt CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #29
hugggggs niyad Mar 2024 #31
Wonderful shots! Tom Yossarian Joad Mar 2024 #16
Thanks so much, my dear Tom Yossarian Joad! Your kind words buoy me. ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #22
Fantastic pictures, as usual. Now, I'm hungry. lol Thank you. judesedit Mar 2024 #17
Well, I wish I could send you some of the wonderful foods I saw today, my dear judesidit! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #24
I'm glad you did wendyb-NC Mar 2024 #20
Spring brings so many wonderful sights to the market! Photographing it is truly fun. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #25
I always like your Farmer's Market pics. Mr.Bill Mar 2024 #23
I'm glad you enjoy my photos, my dear Mr.Bill! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #27
The violet flowers are my favorite! Thank you. spooky3 Mar 2024 #28
Thank YOU, my dear spooky3! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #30
They look like a variety of ranunculas, though a most unusual colour. niyad Mar 2024 #36
Wow, yeah, me too! 2naSalit Mar 2024 #32
Aw, my dear 2naSalit! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #33
I bet you did! 2naSalit Mar 2024 #35

Permanut

(6,714 posts)
1. Spring is here!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 07:43 PM
Mar 2024

And our CaliforniaPeggy has brought it here to DU!

Those jars could look mundane, but the colors make them pop. The diagonal split is the perfect touch.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
3. Thank you so much, my dear Permanut!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 07:46 PM
Mar 2024

Thanks for your lovely remarks. You got what I was really after.

All of those details make a difference.

3catwoman3

(25,678 posts)
2. I wish I could go to your market.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 07:44 PM
Mar 2024

All your pictures from your many trips there look so appealing.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
7. Aw, thank you so much, my dear 3catwoman3! I wish you could too.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 07:52 PM
Mar 2024

I go to two different ones and they're both great markets.

I usually take more photos than buy stuff, but nobody seems to mind!

3catwoman3

(25,678 posts)
34. Here in northern Illinois, it will not be farmers' market weather...
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:43 PM
Mar 2024

...for some time yet. It is supposed to snow from 0400 to 1600.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
9. Thanks so much, my dear lmsp!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:19 PM
Mar 2024

You should definitely do that.

There is so much beauty out there. Once you start looking for it, you'll wonder how you went so long without seeing it!

And then, you can share them with us!


CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
10. Thanks so much for your lovely words, my dear MLAA!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:20 PM
Mar 2024

I was ready for color and beauty and there it was: all over the place!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
11. Thanks so much, my dear anciano!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:23 PM
Mar 2024

I was shooting in macro mode and it's fun seeing how close I can get!

And I also remembered to use my little zoom (the lens goes from 12 to 45mm) so I can really move around quite a lot!



Diamond_Dog

(35,177 posts)
8. I'm glad you did!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 08:11 PM
Mar 2024

I so enjoy the colors and shapes your artistic eye finds behind the lens of your camera. Always such a day brightener!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
12. How kind of you, my dear Diamond_Dog! Very sweet of you.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:25 PM
Mar 2024

I felt inspired today; the sun was out, the breeze cool but not cold and there were quite a few people there. It all added up to a delightful time.

You inspire me, much the way Andy did. Thank you . . .

Diamond_Dog

(35,177 posts)
13. Oh, my.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:40 PM
Mar 2024

Mentioning me along with Andy in the same sentence … I can’t wrap my mind around that!

A thousand thank yous.

As do you inspire me with your continued optimism and eye for beauty.

Ziggysmom

(3,635 posts)
14. Oh CA Peggy, your photo of the gorgeous tomatoes really inspired me. I decided to make
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:43 PM
Mar 2024

a lettuce, tomato and mayo sandwich for my dinner.

I love how the colors of the flowers really pop!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
19. Wow, that's a very healthy dinner, my dear Ziggysmom!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:05 PM
Mar 2024

I'll bet it was great too.

I was really looking for color today, and it was abundant!

Thank you!

niyad

(120,683 posts)
15. Oh my word. The colours are just incredible! The floral closeups are
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:44 PM
Mar 2024

simply stunning! And, is it just my eyes, or do those carrots look like they are glowing? What a wonderful, vibrant, beautiful gift you are sharing with us. Our deepest thanks.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
21. Wow, my dear niyad! I am moved by your beautiful words . . .
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:08 PM
Mar 2024

There's a macro mode on my camera and I made full use of it. And then I remembered my little zoom and I made great use of that too!

Getting this close means a lot to me.

And here I thought everybody was tired of my repetitive photos! Guess not!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
24. Well, I wish I could send you some of the wonderful foods I saw today, my dear judesidit!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:11 PM
Mar 2024

I'm thrilled you enjoyed the bounty.

Thank you!

wendyb-NC

(3,892 posts)
20. I'm glad you did
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:05 PM
Mar 2024

The pictures you took are fabulous. That is some plentiful, farmers market, with such a variety of plant based items.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
25. Spring brings so many wonderful sights to the market! Photographing it is truly fun.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:13 PM
Mar 2024

Thank you very much, my dear wendyb-NC!

Mr.Bill

(24,871 posts)
23. I always like your Farmer's Market pics.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:10 PM
Mar 2024

It's like you put together a burst of color just for us.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
27. I'm glad you enjoy my photos, my dear Mr.Bill!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:16 PM
Mar 2024

I like to share them since so many folks come by to comment and enjoy. All of this makes me happy.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
30. Thank YOU, my dear spooky3!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:20 PM
Mar 2024

I hear you about the violet flowers! No idea what they are. And that color is true to what I saw today.

Really an astonishing hue.

niyad

(120,683 posts)
36. They look like a variety of ranunculas, though a most unusual colour.
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 12:07 AM
Mar 2024

Eden Brothers, Dutchgrown, and Longfield Garden .Nurseries carry plants that look like that.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
33. Aw, my dear 2naSalit!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 10:34 PM
Mar 2024

Thanks so much! Really glad you're enjoying them.

I had fun taking them too.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Photography»Well, I wasn't going to t...