What is it about Peonies?
Jun 6, 2021 16:29:38 #
Always a ready source of bug photos. Apparently the buds secrete a sweet liquid and are generally not harmed. D810 AF Micro Nikkor 105 1:2.8 D
Jun 6, 2021 16:50:28 #
If it was not for the ant, the peonies could not open. The ants eat open the outer shell of the flower. Right now we have about 75 yards of the flowers blooming as I write this. The plants are so big and full, we will have to split them this fall. Peonies are my favorite flower.
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Leon S wrote:
If it was not for the ant, the peonies could not open. The ants eat open the outer shell of the flower. Right now we have about 75 yards of the flowers blooming as I write this. The plants are so big and full, we will have to split them this fall. Peonies are my favorite flower.
Thank you, I didn't know that! Ours, I'd guess a dozen plants, have just started,first blooms day before yesterday.
Jun 6, 2021 17:19:54 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Great photographs as usual. Well done sir.
Dennis
Dennis
Thank you very much, Dennis!
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Jun 6, 2021 22:29:54 #
Love that lens! Very nice shots. I guess peonies take all the work out of finding insects to shoot. Interesting.
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