My Corner of New Hanover
Spring Is Here
Posted by Russ Devan (New Hanover, United States) on 20 April 2009 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
I don't normally shoot flower photos, but I have a soft spot for wildflowers. I shot this one afternoon during a lunchtime walk. The shaft of sunlight falling solely on this flower just spoke to me. If anyone has any idea of the name of this wildflower, I'd love to hear from you. It doesn't appear in my wildflower field guidebook.
"The Master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence in whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he is always doing both."
- Zen Buddhist Text
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Terrific light on the flower. Well captured
20 Apr 2009 1:13pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
A perfect frame !!! Now you can go perfect something else : ] best...jerry
20 Apr 2009 2:31pm
Dan Creighton from Pottstown, United States
Most likely Bloodroot Russ. Nice simple image. I like the light on it and how it isolates it.
20 Apr 2009 3:08pm
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
superb work! i really like how you chose a dark background as the flower is set apart and in focus very nicely!
21 Apr 2009 2:11am
Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada
It's a Sanguinaria canadensis, Bloodroot. If you cut the steem or the roots, it will appear a red-orange juice. Beautiful shot!
21 Apr 2009 3:13am
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Beautiful capture, and well seen! Yes, Bloodroot, which don't last long. Look for the kidney shaped leaves next time you walk by.
21 Apr 2009 3:04pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
The light is absolutely wonderful. It spotlights this dainty wildflower so nicely.
21 Apr 2009 4:49pm
Nikon D200
1/160 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
200 mm