Floral, Daisy, Macro
It is a contest with no winner… which is my favorite subject, dandelions or daisies. My answer will change depending on how good that last capture of either turned out. Today, I would have to answer daisy…
Look Up
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1000s, f/5.6, ISO 200
Floral, Daisy
Oh, you might have survived this year’s dandelion phase but now the daisies are here!
Mid-morning yesterday I drove over to the Mohawk River trail parking area in the Griffiss Industrial Park to explore any new blossoms. I had spotted some new additions while driving back from the grocery store Friday evening and wanted to get out of the apartment before the weather turned. Much to my surprise, one whole bank along the trail was covered in daisies. I will apologize now…
Family
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/2000s, f/2.8, ISO 200
In The Yard – ITY66
Glow
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/100s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Mohawk River Trail
Shine in the Light
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/200s, f/2.8 ISO 200
Canal Trail, Oriskany, NY
There was an added bonus to my decision about re-visiting old locations over the weekend, I found a tree full of blossoms. Around the parking area for the Canal Trail near Oriskany, NY there were flowering bushes and trees. The trees especially had wonderfully colored blossoms. It didn’t hurt that the dew was quite heavy that morning, adding to the macros I captured.
Bud
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/3s, f/5.6, ISO 200
Opening
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/8s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Blossom
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/13s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Floral
I’m back to the wildflowers I found at the cemetery. It always amazes me the subtle color differences among the various “patches” of flowers. I feel like every row I walk down has a new group trying to stand out from the others. I guess the flowers are not so different from everyone else…
Speak to Me
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/3200s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Floral
My trip to the cemetery the other day was very fruitful, photographically, so why not an image that resembles grapes. I’ve posted a few images of these little wildflowers before. The image does nothing the relay their actual size, which, is quit small. A large bloom could be 1.5 – 2″ in height.
Years ago when I first found these little gems I did think they looked like grapes. A quick search on the internet revealed the following:
Muscari is a genus of perennial bulbous plants native to Eurasia that produce spikes of dense, most commonly blue, urn-shaped flowers resembling bunches of grapes in the spring. The common name for the genus is grape hyacinth, but they should not be confused with hyacinths.
I am admittedly clueless when it comes to flowers but I do know what I like to photograph. Each year I can’t wait for these little guys to bloom and the section of the cemetery where they sprout up is starting to get crowded. I’m hoping for a little sun today so I can return to see if any others would like their portrait captured…
Muscari
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1250s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Squared – SQ141
It was almost too windy to go on a hunt for flowers. I had my doubts I would be able to capture good images while the flowers swayed back and forth. I wasn’t particularly excited by the thought of staying inside another day. After the snow we received on Saturday, I wanted to get out and see some color. I didn’t care if I came home empty handed, at least I would get outside.
I started at my favorite location to find the little wildflowers I typically photograph, the Wright Settlement Cemetery. I have been waiting for the grape hyacinth, and the small white, purple and pink little flowers to take hold in the grass. The first to bloom are the daffodils and then a few weeks later I can capture the little ones fighting with the grass. The snow did not frighten them away…
Let Me Shine
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1600s, f/2.8, ISO 200
After capturing my images at the cemetery I drove through the city looking for other possibilities. I spotted the tulips along the meridian on Black River Boulevard. I will need to come back when the wind is not as strong, those tall blossoms definitely were dancing to much. I Also spotted some flowering shrubs at Franklyn’s Field. Another possible destination. It appeared as if the city had started planting the flowers but still had more to do. I’ll wait, the colors will be worth it…
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