An unidentified insect surveys our ornamental garden from its vantage point on a rain soaked iris. I especially like the tiny bead of water on the bug’s back.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/4.2, 1/250″ exposure
Morning raindrops on peony petals.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/4.5, 1/200″ exposure
Shooting in the rain has its challenges and its rewards. Here raindrops cling to a curling vetch vine.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/4.2, 1/320″ exposure
The poppies in our backyard garden are in full bloom.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/400″ exposure
A Jack-in-the-pulpit down by Fargo Brook.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/6.3, 1/40″ exposure
Cinnamon fern spores grow on their own fronds and turn a lovely cinnamon color—hence the name!
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 95mm, ISO 160, f/4, 1/80″ exposure
The complex interior of a bloodroot is almost flamelike…
The bloodroot is starting to fade already down along Fargo Brook.
One of the first of the spring ephemerals, bloodroot is blooming down near Fargo Brook!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/18, 1/125″ exposure
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