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More flowers pictures from the Maryland Orchid Society Show

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More flowers pictures from the Maryland Orchid Society Show

I hope you are not getting tired of looking at my flower photographs. As we enjoy the spring weather in Maryland, our thoughts are turning to outside activities including the spring clean up of our yards and gardens. It is a good time to select the flowers we will enjoy during the spring and summer seasons.

Last Friday, Dolores and I attended the Maryland Home and Garden Show. It was actually three shows in one complex at the Timonium Fairgrounds. The Maryland Orchid Society Show and Sale was in the first building. The second building was the home show and the third build housed the craft show. We really enjoyed taking flower photographs at the Orchid Show. All of them will be posted on my Facebook page as they are edited.

If you have photographs photographs to share, please include them with your comments on this post.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photographs by Roy Kelley.

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, Roy. Interesting drape effect. It does take time to master this technique. I will write a post on how to do it soon...

Mar 17, 2011 11:43 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Roy, these are fantastic pics & timely for me since my orchid actually has buds on it this year...i am so excited!

Mar 17, 2011 11:46 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I love your array of flora shots Roy...keep them coming.  I hope you and Dolores have a wonderful Friday!

Mar 17, 2011 11:57 PM
Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Roy, Beautiful pictures and well done. Thanks for sharing your talent. Keep them comming.

Mar 18, 2011 12:08 AM
Kim Delia
Remax Professional Associates - Charlton, MA
Realty Delia Group

Wow, what great photos, I love the black background on them!

Mar 18, 2011 12:13 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Roy....I could never get tired of your photos! Keep 'em coming! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you have a great day!---Rob

Mar 18, 2011 12:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning to all and thanks for your comments.

Michael: I will be watching for your tips that will help me improve the pictures.

Our office is busy with home buyers this spring. Everybody wants to take advantage of the interest rates that are at the lowest levels since the 80's. Those that plan to use FHA financing also know that the mortgage insurance premium will increase by 0.25% on April 18th. FHA buyers can save if the case numbers are assigned before that date.

 

 

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 18, 2011 12:24 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Friday morning is off to a great start, thanks in part to your sharing of these terrific photos. Enjoy the day!

Mar 18, 2011 12:49 AM
Myrna Ziller
Guarantee Flex Office Fig Garden Village - Fresno, CA
National Association Of Realtors ( N.A.R.)

Roy:

I don't think anybody could get tired of your MAGNIFICENT flower photography !!!!!!

Keep Them Coming......  I LOVE LOOKING AT THEM....  Myrna  :) :) :) These orchids are so unique.

Mar 18, 2011 01:08 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Roy,

Nature is amazing.  These flowers are truly a work of art.  I bet you have lots of framed flowers all over your house.  Quite a collection of gorgeous pictures.

clear creek

Mar 18, 2011 01:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning Wayne, Belinda and Myrna. The daffodils are blooming and the birds are singing. Beautiful morning for my walk through Kentlands and Lakelands. Lots of work crews in the neighborhood as spring fix-up work and painting is taking place.

Some of our buyer clients have home repairs and renovation in mind as they seek bargains in the inventory of lender owned homes and short sale pre-foreclosures. Many of the offered properties have deferred maintenance issues and a good many need more serious renovation. Typically, the worse the condition, the better the bargain. The majority of home buyers prefer properties in pristine condition and the pass on the fix-up opportunities.

The secret for success with most of the fix-up transactions is the financing that allows the cost of the improvements to be included in the mortgage amount and all allows for the work to be completed before the new owners move in. The most popular financing is the FHA 203(k) program. FHA has a minimum cash requirement of 3.5% which is attracted for those that have limited cash resources. First time home buyers in Maryland also have the availability of grants to $7,500 to assist with the cash requirements of a home purchase.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 18, 2011 02:18 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Roy, How could we ever get tried of your great pictures of flowers.  It is a great way to start out my day looking at your pictures.

Mar 18, 2011 03:18 AM
John McCarthy
North Hampton, NH
Realtor - Seacoast NH

Good Morning Roy,

Another great post with some beautiful colors. I think your technique is terrific. I'll be anxious to see what Michael T can add.

Mar 18, 2011 04:27 AM
Elizabeth Byrne
Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA
Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Roy, I never get tired of looking at beautiful flowers. My neighborhood is still rather dreary, with only very few flowers visible in sight. You photos make my days very colorful. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend.

Mar 18, 2011 05:11 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good afternoon Will, John and Elizabeth. We have a warm afternoon in Maryland and I decided to do some yard work rather than go to the office. Much cleaning up to do after the winter damage. Have a wonderful weekend!

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.  

Mar 18, 2011 06:10 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy,

You're the master floral photographer! As always, these are simply beautiful!

What talent!

May your day be as perfect as your flowers!

Patricia

Mar 18, 2011 06:28 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good afternoon, Patricia. We have a sunny and warm afternoon in Maryland. Sure feels like spring.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 18, 2011 09:26 AM
Chris Canfield
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ
Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Hi Roy - Your photography is fantastic--don't change a thing!  I want to know how to do that black backdrop . . . .

Mar 18, 2011 01:26 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Chris: These pictures were taken at the Maryland Orchid Society Show. The backgrounds were part of the exhibits.  No magic involved.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 18, 2011 02:08 PM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Roy,

I will never get tired of looking at you photos...  I look forward to them everyday.  They brighten me up each and everyday I stop by.  Thanks for continuing to share them with us!

Mar 18, 2011 04:55 PM
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