Our daffodils have finally decided that it’s safe to bloom. We have several plantings of various colors around our property along with some volunteers that have popped up here and there amongst what becomes the “tall grass” of our front field where they’re beginning to naturalize. A close-in view of the business bits of this blossom clearly shows the central stigma and the pollen coated anthers.
Sony A7II, Sony 90mm macro lens, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/200″ exposure.
The magnolia tree in our back garden began to bloom yesterday. I always find it magical that the fuzzy buds I’ve kept my eyes on all winter long can open up to such a profusion of petals.
Sony A7II, Sigma 100-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 800, f/8, 1/500″ exposure.
Here’s a close-up view of a round-lobed hepatica blossom found up on the Camel’s Hump Nordic trails. I was finding that the younger blossoms—the ones just opening up—tended to have this lovely purple-pink blush to them, while the older blossoms were mostly a pure white (like the one I posted a couple of days ago).
Sony A7II, Sony 90mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/13, 1/400″ exposure.
The morning glories that Robin planted in window boxes by our back patio seem to be slow and somewhat reluctant bloomers this season. However, what they lack in enthusiasm, they make up for in beauty…
Panasonic GX8, Olympus 60mm macro lens, ISO 1600, f/8, 1/5000″ exposure.
The magnolia tree in our back yard is in full bloom right now. It’s always a treat to watch the fat furry buds on this tree crack open and burst like slow motion fireworks. But, alas, it’s a short lived celebration as the blossoms are already starting to fall apart.
Panasonic GX8, Lumix 100-300mm lens @ 218mm, ISO 800, f/8, 1/5000″ exposure.
The purple trillium—also known as wake-robin—is in bloom in the woods now. I love the deep crimson red coloring and the complex centers.
Panasonic GM5, Olympus 60mm macro lens, ISO 400, f/8, 1/125″ exposure
The spring beauties are in full and abundant bloom in the woods up behind our house. There’s a veritable carpet of these little blossoms in a particular spot along the trails that I run in the morning, and they make for a sweetly fragrant run!
Panasonic GM5, Lumix 12-32mm lens @ 32mm, ISO 400, f/8, 1/250″ exposure.
The spring ephemeral wildflowers are picking up steam in the woods finally. Sharp lobed hepatica is on of my favorites. These delicate white-with–a-pinkish-tinge flowers bloom in small groups in lime rich hardwood forests.
Panasonic GM5, Lumix 12-32mm lens @ 32mm, ISO 400, f/8, 1/200″ exposure.
One of my favorite spring ephemerals, blood root, is now blooming along Fargo Brook. This early blooming and hardy flower uses its leathery leaves to protect its blossom when the weather turns chilly, wrapping it up in a cozy shroud, and letting it open up in warmer weather. I imagine it was wrapped up tight this morning!
Panasonic GX8, Olympus 60mm macro lens, ISO 1600, f/14, 1/160″ exposure.
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