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Hidden Flamingo Palette

As I was looking around for some color palette inspiration today, this picture caught my eye. How can something be so beautiful and awkward at the same time? I mean, this pose does not look comfortable to me, but this flamingo sure seems to be sleeping peacefully. And then there is the color contrast. He (or she?) is so delicately pink and each shaded feather is exquisite, but the water beneath looks so drab and gray.Hidden Flamingo Palette

This hidden flamingo reminds me that in art, as in life, it’s the contrast… the balancing act… that keeps things interesting. So here’s to sleeping on one leg, and to the beauty of awkwardness.

Photo credit: Loimere via Foter.com / CC BY

Jeri Walker (@JeriWB)

Monday 2nd of May 2016

This is a pleasing palette and one I know I would feel at home in. Based on this flamingo's color, I'd say it needs more shrimp in its diet. I remember hearing once that's where their feathers get the pink color from all the crustaceans they eat.

Meredith

Saturday 7th of May 2016

I was wondering about that too, Jeri. But maybe it's just young? Either way, it sure is a pretty color!

Susan Cooper/findingourwaynow.com

Monday 2nd of May 2016

I really like this flamingo palette. Would love a bedroom done in these soothing colors.

Meredith

Saturday 7th of May 2016

Thanks Susan! These would be great colors for a bedroom.

Mary-The Boondocks Blog

Sunday 1st of May 2016

What a beautiful contrast between the soft pink and the bold green, wait that is not even a green. I don't know how to describe it but it is stunning nevertheless. Meredith I am hosting a new link party, Sweet Inspiratioins and would love to have you join us it runs Friday till Tuesday..

Meredith

Saturday 7th of May 2016

Thanks Mary! I'll definitely pop on over...

jacquiegum

Saturday 30th of April 2016

Beautiful combination and I love the sort of marbled effect on the Flamingo feathers!

Meredith

Saturday 7th of May 2016

Thanks Jacquie, those feathers really captured my attention.

Anita C. Lee

Friday 29th of April 2016

I can think of a room where this combination would work...:)

Meredith

Saturday 7th of May 2016

Your house or mine? ;)

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