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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Walking through the allotment yesterday and the dahlia blooms in one of the polytunnels really caught my eye; especially the ones against the taut sides. #dahlia #flowers #allotment

looking through the taut plastic of a polytunnel on an allotment at the underneath of a pink dahlia flower head, with the beautiful petals almost squashed against the sides. The white semi opaque plastic is creating an surreal misty surround to the scene.
aug 24, 2025, 7:27 am • 198 21

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Richard @palaeoboy.bsky.social

Well seen Mick. This is lovely.

aug 24, 2025, 8:07 am • 1 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Thanks very much Richard

aug 24, 2025, 8:32 am • 0 0 • view
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Woodsy Woman 🆘 @nuttyhutter.bsky.social

I love dahlias and have grown them for years for my clients. My favorites are the Pom Poms.

aug 25, 2025, 2:10 am • 1 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

This guy has an amazing display on the allotment......been growing for 50 years apparently......his plot is just ablaze with colour. I've no idea how many different ones he has. www.facebook.com/jack.gott.12...

aug 25, 2025, 1:19 pm • 1 0 • view
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MehceePhotos (Em) @mehceephotos.bsky.social

Wowsers! Superb Mick, very beautiful and reminiscent of a watercolour painting.

aug 25, 2025, 1:01 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Cheers Em.....it was even better this morning with the sun shining through

aug 25, 2025, 1:21 pm • 1 0 • view
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Shane @shanehurst.bsky.social

Delicate

aug 24, 2025, 8:28 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

The plastic of the polytunnel helps soften everything......it's a stunning display when you look inside.

aug 25, 2025, 1:17 pm • 1 0 • view
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Rina @rina2012.bsky.social

Gorgeous

aug 24, 2025, 7:28 am • 1 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Thank you Rina.....quite lucky that one of the allotment holders is a dahlia fanatic. He's been growing, showing, selling & cultivating them for over 50 years & his part of the allotment is a riot of colour and beauty. I'll take some proper shots when I go back with a decent camera.

aug 24, 2025, 7:52 am • 1 0 • view
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Rina @rina2012.bsky.social

👍

aug 24, 2025, 11:08 am • 0 0 • view
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TimBert @timbert.bsky.social

Beautiful.

aug 25, 2025, 2:45 am • 1 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Thanks Tim

aug 25, 2025, 1:20 pm • 0 0 • view
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Damian Ward @damianward.bsky.social

Beautiful image, Mick. I love the diffused look.

aug 24, 2025, 11:42 am • 2 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Cheers Damian! I think there may be more this week when I take the proper camera out.

aug 24, 2025, 4:39 pm • 0 0 • view
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Damian Ward @damianward.bsky.social

That sounds like a good idea.

aug 24, 2025, 6:52 pm • 0 0 • view
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Brent Mail @brentmail.bsky.social

You’ve turned a simple bloom into something almost cinematic. Dreamy, quiet, and so well composed. 👏

aug 25, 2025, 1:23 am • 2 0 • view
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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social

Thank you Brent.....I like seeing flowers through glass and this effect is even better. 😊👍

aug 25, 2025, 1:23 pm • 1 0 • view
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Brent Mail @brentmail.bsky.social

Anytime, Mick. Your photo was a joy to see. 🙌

aug 26, 2025, 1:07 pm • 0 0 • view