As a wildlife photographer I find flowers to be a relaxing break from action. Flowers are as intricate and varied as any subject in nature, and at least they don't run or fly away just as you get them into focus! The main challenges with flowers are the wind and the proper depth of field. Individual flowers tend to look their best when separated from their background by appropriate blur, while groups of flowers need lots of depth of field. When done right, photographs of flowers can cheer your day and add some romance to your life.
PRAIRIE CROCUS (ANEMONE PATENS)
The prairie crocus, or anemone, is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in Spring. Sometimes it actually pushes it's way through remnants of snow cover. Although the flower usually occurs in shades of pinkish purple, the one pictured here is the much rarer white variant.
The prairie crocus, or anemone, is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in Spring. Sometimes it actually pushes it's way through remnants of snow cover. Although the flower usually occurs in shades of pinkish purple, the one pictured here is the much rarer white variant.
PRAIRIE CROCUS (ANEMONE PATENS)
The prairie crocus, or anemone, is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in Spring. Sometimes it actually pushes it's way through remnants of snow cover. Although the flower usually occurs in shades of pinkish purple, the one pictured here is the much rarer white variant.
The prairie crocus, or anemone, is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in Spring. Sometimes it actually pushes it's way through remnants of snow cover. Although the flower usually occurs in shades of pinkish purple, the one pictured here is the much rarer white variant.
Original size: 1332px x 2000px |
Current: 200px x 300px |
filename: DRF-3620 |