Wildflower
May 29, 2016 10:18:17 #
I did make it to Skinner's Mountain and climbed to the top. (After parking the car halfway up). Had a good choice of lenses, filters, a tripod and ring flash. On my way I found this wildflower; never saw anything like it. Took my time, setup the shot. Took about a dozen shots, this was the fourth in the series. Here is Wildflower.
May 29, 2016 10:26:57 #
Ronsh
Loc: Floresville,Tx.
seeSAW wrote:
I did make it to Skinner's Mountain and climbed to the top. (After parking the car halfway up). Had a good choice of lenses, filters, a tripod and ring flash. On my way I found this wildflower; never saw anything like it. Took my time, setup the shot. Took about a dozen shots, this was the fourth in the series. Here is Wildflower.
Very nice, which way does it hang? Looking forward to seeing more.
May 29, 2016 10:27:27 #
May 29, 2016 10:30:06 #
May 29, 2016 10:46:57 #
JennT wrote:
This is a columbine--- a favorite of mine--
It's and odd color for Columbine aren't they purple only?
May 29, 2016 11:00:35 #
May 29, 2016 11:24:46 #
Ronsh wrote:
Very nice, which way does it hang? Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks. Opening facing down.
May 29, 2016 11:32:02 #
tonyk wrote:
i am sure this is an aquilegia don't know if there is a wild variety
It is an aquilegia. Wikipedia noted that it can be found on rocky slopes.
May 29, 2016 11:50:10 #
Terrific sharp photo. It is a beautiful flower made more so by your skill.
May 29, 2016 11:52:20 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Terrific sharp photo. It is a beautiful flower made more so by your skill.
Very kind of you, thanks.
May 29, 2016 11:58:41 #
Beautiful photograph. Well done!
Columbine flowers (genus Aquilegia) are native to the Rocky Mountains, and native colors are usually pale yellow, or pale blue, or pale purple, or pink. Columbine hybrids have been cross-bred (much like roses) to acquire the deep colors desired by gardeners worldwide, such as your scarlet flower. Seeds of these hybrids have been purposefully scattered about to brighten other mountain ranges. Here is a wild Columbine photographed at 11,000-feet on the Western Slope in Gunnison County CO.
Columbine flowers (genus Aquilegia) are native to the Rocky Mountains, and native colors are usually pale yellow, or pale blue, or pale purple, or pink. Columbine hybrids have been cross-bred (much like roses) to acquire the deep colors desired by gardeners worldwide, such as your scarlet flower. Seeds of these hybrids have been purposefully scattered about to brighten other mountain ranges. Here is a wild Columbine photographed at 11,000-feet on the Western Slope in Gunnison County CO.
May 29, 2016 12:26:28 #
May 29, 2016 13:30:33 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Beautiful photograph. Well done! br Columbine flo... (show quote)
Thank you. Also thanks for the details on the flower.
May 30, 2016 05:51:05 #
May 30, 2016 06:30:06 #
seeSAW wrote:
I did make it to Skinner's Mountain and climbed to the top. (After parking the car halfway up). Had a good choice of lenses, filters, a tripod and ring flash. On my way I found this wildflower; never saw anything like it. Took my time, setup the shot. Took about a dozen shots, this was the fourth in the series. Here is Wildflower.
Very nice image, you should try available light in the early morning.
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