Let's play a Game
I remember when I was a kid watching a movie on our black and white TV that I often wondered was the starlets hair brown?, was her dress red?, was her corsage pink?
When I later saw the same starlet in technicolor, I was surprised that her hair was red not brown, her dress was blue not red and her corsage was violet not pink.
Our eyes and brain make assumptions on what a color must be, often based on actual items that we have viewed in color. Also, some types of black and white film didn't record reds well as the film didn't have the capability of recording the entire color spectrum accurately. Then, throw in the fact that our brain doesn't recognize all the many different gray tones, mainly just light, medium and dark. Whatever the reason, I have often been surprised when seeing the object in color.
Can you guess the color of the flowers in the following black and white pics I took (if you click on the pic it will enlarge for easier viewing)? You can probably get some because you know the plant, but you'll probably be surprised by the colors of many.
Once I get a few responses, I'll post the color pics of the same flowers.
Have fun,
Rhonda
Comments (13)
Rhonda
7 years agoWell, this game was a bust LOL Life is better in living color, so here they are (click on to enlarge). I have to agree, I like these versions better.
Rhonda
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jofus, ( Englewood, Fl zone 10a )
7 years ago
dirtygardener73
7 years agoRhonda
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoRhonda
7 years agoSusieQsie_Fla
7 years agoRhonda
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoThanks Susie! Sounds as if you have some great butterfly plants. I did the same thing that you did and am now digging up and moving plants to better spots with the appropriate companion plants. I buy what I like and then try to find a place for it :) I will say though, that sometimes chaotic just looks more natural as long as you have 3 or so of each plant grouped , not 20 different plants.
I personally like purple and blue flowers pared with gold or orange flowers. A favorite combo is purple penta with orange Lion's ear. I know what you mean about the reds, there are so many shades and many have an orange cast which in my opinion don't look good with the pinkish casted reds.
Now that you know what colors the blooms are, you can dig up and replant with the colors that you find pleasing together. A good rule of thumb if you're not sure what colors to pair, use a color wheel....it takes a lot of the guessing out of the equation. I learned this years ago in art class. I found this simple one on the web. The easiest thing to remember is that you can't go wrong if you:
1) Pick 2 to 3 analogous colors (touch each other on the wheel)
2) Pick 2 complimentary colors (across from each other on the wheel)
3) Pick 3 triadic colors (equal distance apart on the wheel)
Most important thing is to plant what you enjoy and don't worry if they may not be matchy matchy.Rhonda
whgille
7 years agoRhonda
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jofus, ( Englewood, Fl zone 10a )