baldylox Posted May 24, 2012 Mariko is still visiting us here in SC and she had kept telling me she wanted to go and see some flowers whenever I got the chance. So last weekend I was able to let her out in the yard and let her check out the newer blooms I had in and around my yard. I changed her clothing out to one of my favorite sets from Alices Collections. That blue and white outfit is just so cool looking in my opinion! So anyways, no story here, just Mariko checking out various flowers. DSC_6198 by balldylox, on Flickr This plant is a day lily of some sort and I rescued it from up near the road next to my mailbox. When I first moved in here, I saw it do ONE tiny bloom once and I decided to move it to a spot closer to the house so it would get more attention and water. Ever since then, it has bloomed every year and each year it gives me more and more blossoms. I really like it's color and look. DSC_6199 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6200 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6201 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6202 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6203 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6205 by balldylox, on Flickr After taking these shots of Mariko, I started to see why so many people really like her. She's really pretty when you pay some attention to her. DSC_6206 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6207 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6208 by balldylox, on Flickr Now, she has moved over to the lantanna bush. I have a few different kinds but this one was dug up from my parents place and transplanted here years ago. It always comes back each year and gives me blooms all summer long. DSC_6210 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6211 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6212 by balldylox, on Flickr Now this type of lantanna stays low to the ground and spreads out in a huge round shape. If I don't trim them, they will grow over 4 feet in diameter easy. The other lantanna in the previous pics will grow straight up to 5 feet or more but they don't grow out. DSC_6213 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6214 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6215 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6216 by balldylox, on Flickr Out in the backyard, I have some hydrangeas that bloom on occasion. I also transplanted these from my parents place. For some reason, they only bloom every few years no matter how much I water them. So far I only have one bloom so Mariko goes to check it out. DSC_6217 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6218 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6219 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6220 by balldylox, on Flickr They came up this year as a very delicate blue color. DSC_6221 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6222 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6223 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6224 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6225 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6226 by balldylox, on Flickr DSC_6227 by balldylox, on Flickr And there we have it. She seemed to have a good time out there even tho she didn't talk much. I guess she's still pretty shy. Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitsuki Posted May 24, 2012 She is so adorable! Thank you, Billy! Those flowers are so beautiful! That is such a lovely setting. She looks so sweet in that outfit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 25, 2012 She is so adorable! Thank you, Billy! Those flowers are so beautiful! That is such a lovely setting. She looks so sweet in that outfit. You're very welcome! I really had fun with her outside doing these shots. I also think she looks great in this outfit.... she seems younger in it as well as more moe. I'm happy you liked these pics Mitsuki. Now you just have to wait about a week to see the OTHER pics I took of her.... Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waha Posted May 25, 2012 Mariko is one of these Dollfies that I don't really like... except when someone takes awesome photos of her like this. ^^ It's like, she's a Dollfie that requires the owner (or in this case the DD casanova) to do the magic and bring out her beauty. It was the same with Nekopon's photos of her with the Leeke wig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scripple Posted May 25, 2012 That is a very cute outfit, and Mariko looks nice amongst the flowers. Did you use your macro lens for these photos? The flower closeups came out very nice. Check out my new DollFun website. Share your own doll photos with free image hosting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 25, 2012 Mariko is one of these Dollfies that I don't really like... except when someone takes awesome photos of her like this. ^^ It's like, she's a Dollfie that requires the owner (or in this case the DD casanova) to do the magic and bring out her beauty. It was the same with Nekopon's photos of her with the Leeke wig. Wow, thanks for the praise! I'm still on the fence about Mariko. I mean she's cute and all but her expression is just not what I like on my girls. But like you said, at certain angles, she really DOES become much prettier. I appreciate you saying I did well with doing this for her! That is a very cute outfit, and Mariko looks nice amongst the flowers. Did you use your macro lens for these photos? The flower closeups came out very nice. Thank you sir! Yes indeed, I did use my macro lens for these pics. Since that lens uses the macro settings at long distances, I had to be FAR away from her and the flowers in order for them to come out nicely. And I was lying down in the front yard in all sorts of odd positions during many of these pics which led to my neighbors yelling across the road at me to see if I was okay. I suppose I looked like I had fallen down and hurt myself or maybe had a heart attack. Nice of them to at least check on me tho. Ha ha! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milkytea Posted May 25, 2012 She's so cute~ I never get tired of Mariko's face. Your flowers are so pretty! It's clear you take good care of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tieren Posted May 25, 2012 And I was lying down in the front yard in all sorts of odd positions during many of these pics which led to my neighbors yelling across the road at me to see if I was okay. I suppose I looked like I had fallen down and hurt myself or maybe had a heart attack. Nice of them to at least check on me tho. Ha ha! That's pretty funny that your neighbours were wondering what was going on. The more photos I see of Mariko the more I like her. Something about the colour or design of that outfit seems like it doesn't suit Mariko to me, but it's fully possible that she looked 10x better IRL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nehelenia Posted May 25, 2012 Beautiful photos Mariko is the prettiest of all the flowers in the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galvatim Posted May 25, 2012 Mariko looks very pretty among the flowers! I briefly saw a Mariko in person, and she was very cute. Such a sweet, shy expression. I have a tough time believing she could be Moe and Natsuki's teacher though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellatrix Posted May 25, 2012 really lovely pics! ✩ 𝓥𝓲𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓶 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪𝓭𝓸𝔁 ✩ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyuMyu Posted May 25, 2012 Mariko is such an adorable girl. I like a lot the pictures you took. Checking flowers fits her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentsake Posted May 25, 2012 Mariko is such a quiet beauty She looks lovely among all these different flowers! It really makes me want to do something in the little patio area of my apartment. I just need to pull out the rest of the weeds and maybe plant something that I can't kill easily Excellent pictures as always Billy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 26, 2012 She's so cute~ I never get tired of Mariko's face. Your flowers are so pretty! It's clear you take good care of them. Thank you! I try to take care of my yard but sometimes I do get lazy. That's why I use lots of plants that don't need as much as attention from me. That's pretty funny that your neighbours were wondering what was going on. The more photos I see of Mariko the more I like her. Something about the colour or design of that outfit seems like it doesn't suit Mariko to me, but it's fully possible that she looked 10x better IRL. Yeah, I rarely see the neighbors outside but when I do they're pretty nice. I'm sure they think I'm nuts tho. No worries on her outfit, it's not to everyones taste. But I really like it for a few of my other girls and think it worked out well for Mariko. But I'm partial to blues. Beautiful photos Mariko is the prettiest of all the flowers in the photos. Thank you so much! That's very nice of you to say. Mariko looks very pretty among the flowers! I briefly saw a Mariko in person, and she was very cute. Such a sweet, shy expression. I have a tough time believing she could be Moe and Natsuki's teacher though... Thank you sir! You're right, she is VERY timid looking in person, I have no idea how she could handle any kids in a classroom! If you think Natsuki and Moe are hard to handle, just wait and see who she gets to try and teach from MY family. really lovely pics! Thank you! Mariko is such an adorable girl. I like a lot the pictures you took. Checking flowers fits her Thank you very much! I thought she would look nice out there with the flowers too. Mariko is such a quiet beauty She looks lovely among all these different flowers! It really makes me want to do something in the little patio area of my apartment. I just need to pull out the rest of the weeds and maybe plant something that I can't kill easily Excellent pictures as always Billy! Thank you for the kind praise! If you want simple flowers to have outside with low maintenance, go get some lantana. They are hardy and come back every year. They need minial attention and always do well in shade or direct sun. They're not picky at all. And you can get lots of different colors too. Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saluli Posted May 26, 2012 Mariko looks very pretty among the flowers! I briefly saw a Mariko in person, and she was very cute. Such a sweet, shy expression. I have a tough time believing she could be Moe and Natsuki's teacher though... She is actually Akira`s teacher, so it may be a little easier? But with hew sweet face I bet her students love her and will do anything to not disappoint Mariko-sensei. Summon ritual is over. And finally complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atrika Posted May 26, 2012 she looks so adorable, and her outfit takes me back.. it's one of Malaysian public school uniform Mariko's socks are pretty darling! and the flowers! your garden is so beautiful and i am envious! im so used to living at a place with lots of greens, being in this basement box with no natural light is making me wither x__X Aoife ✙ Tae ✙ Miya ✙ Usami ✙ Misaki ✙ Makina ✙ Yume Kanae ✙ Kanon ✙ Subaru ✙ Juri ✙ Aya ✙ Megu-tan ✙ Kureha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 26, 2012 she looks so adorable, and her outfit takes me back..it's one of Malaysian public school uniform Mariko's socks are pretty darling! and the flowers! your garden is so beautiful and i am envious! im so used to living at a place with lots of greens, being in this basement box with no natural light is making me wither x__X Ha! I had no idea this modeled after an actual school uniform! I got it form Alices Collections so I guess that makes sense. Plus, it did remind me of the school uniforms from Evangelion. I love baggy socks like that! It reminds me of the Kogals I used to see all the time on TV and in magazines. Love those tough looking school girls! And thanks about my flowers. I really don't have a garden to speak of, just a few flower beds around the yard. I want to add more tho so I can have more areas to take pics of my girls! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alphakitty Posted May 27, 2012 Mariko looks so cute in that outfit! Her face just makes my heart melt~ Also, this talk of Kogals makes me want to make some SuperGALS! dollfies, especially Miyu. DD Family: Mari, Saber Lily, Marisa, Soniko, Noumi, Kirino, Kuroneko, Sakura (DD Sakuno), Aerie, Akira, Kiki, Koko, Rose (DDS Mariko), Kureha, Ryoko, Lucy, Haruka, Rise, Extra & Alter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 27, 2012 Mariko looks so cute in that outfit! Her face just makes my heart melt~ Also, this talk of Kogals makes me want to make some SuperGALS! dollfies, especially Miyu. Thank you very much! And I agree, a Miyu Kogal DD would be sooo sweet! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkAvenger696 Posted May 28, 2012 aw she's cuuute I love your idea to take her out to some flowers and pose her, and her outfit is so cute and bright ^__^ it really makes me think summer's here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 29, 2012 aw she's cuuute I love your idea to take her out to some flowers and pose her, and her outfit is so cute and bright ^__^ it really makes me think summer's here Thank you! Outdoor shoots are really fun unless its 90+ degrees out, then it sucks. But this was a nice day so nothing bad for me or her. I like taking pics of the girls with flowers, it's a good mix of style and form. Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites