Dogwood Tree in Blossom
May 1, 2021 12:57:55 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
Cwilson341 wrote:
Exquisite photos. I visited Idaho about this time two years ago and was very fortunate to have the opportunity to photograph dogwoods. They don't do well in the Florida heat.
There are 45 species of Dogwood in the world , 13 which are native to N. America and of these there are just two native to the Pacific Northwest, although many others have been introduced here.
The part which most refer to as the flower pette1s is actually not a flower at all but is called bracts, a modified leaf. The actual flow is at the center. which contains the sepal, petals and stamen.
As the flowers bloom, the showy bracts expand to attract pollinating insects. Each bract has a dark red-brown indentation at its tip. Depending on location, dogwood trees may bloom in March, April or May for about two weeks. When pollinated, the flowers produce red berries relished by wildlife.
Probably more information about a Dogwood then you ever wanted to know
This is the actual Dogwood flower, located at the center of the bracts
May 1, 2021 12:59:30 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
kpmac wrote:
Very nice. Looks like you are going to like that lens.
I really hope so
May 1, 2021 13:00:02 #
May 2, 2021 08:10:23 #
May 2, 2021 08:12:28 #
Really pretty blossoms and nice shots. There must be different species of dogwood because the dogwood blossoms I see here are white. I wonder if different species have the same bark.🙂
May 2, 2021 08:12:41 #
May 2, 2021 09:40:02 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
dwmoar wrote:
I finally got my first Canon "L" Lens.
These are some of the first photos I have taken with it
These are some of the first photos I have taken with it
Beautiful shots! Enjoy your new lens.
May 2, 2021 10:03:32 #
dwmoar wrote:
I finally got my first Canon "L" Lens.
These are some of the first photos I have taken with it
These are some of the first photos I have taken with it
Beautiful!
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May 2, 2021 17:04:41 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
Moondoggie wrote:
Nice lens and beautiful images too!
The lens is really nice and fun to work with.
Thanks for the comments.
May 2, 2021 17:07:07 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
JRiepe wrote:
Really pretty blossoms and nice shots. There must be different species of dogwood because the dogwood blossoms I see here are white. I wonder if different species have the same bark.🙂
There are 45 species worldwide. This happens to be one of the most common here in my area. I have seen both the fully white and the fully pink varieties also. As for the bark I never have really paid attention to it. Thanks for your comments.
May 2, 2021 17:10:15 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
@jaymatt, @jbk224, @DebAnn, @Wuligal, @Earnest Botello and @bertloomis
Thank you all for your comments
Thank you all for your comments
May 3, 2021 19:12:39 #
I love the last image and I know how you feel ,having just gotten that lens.......happy as hell ! Congratulations and more please. Good luck. 
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