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.
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.
Late season chicory sports a fringe of frost.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 1250, f/13, 1/60″ exposure.
Daylilies are in bloom now and the bank of naturalized blossoms along East Street are putting on a good show!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 200, f/3.3, 1/4000″ exposure
Fragrant rugosa roses are blooming in many locations around our property. This hearty and aggressively spreading perennial shrub can sometimes be a bit invasive, but I’ll take the sweet smell and bright blooms!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/16, 1/1600″ exposure.
John Hadden Photography 