Wildflowers

Smart fix on this one lightened things a bit much. So, it had to go. I kinda like the dark shadows. A little selective composition via the cropping tool and there you have it! It's currently 16 degrees with 40 mph winds here in Fargo. Guess how much fun that is? LOL

Well, the wind abated a bit. However, it got colder. LOL, 4 degrees and shooting for a high of 11. It could be worse... Hopefully you're all enjoying these flowers. My imagination goes numb when it comes to outdoor winter photography. Unless of course it can be done while shooting out the car window. ;) Have a blessed day!

Forest treasure is often guarded by monsters! ;)

One of my favorite wildflowers!

Minnesota State Flower...an incredible beautiful wildflower. It's one of my favorites so I've posted a couple extra shots in gallery. I've also posted 22 shots in a featured gallery titled Storm -23 Jul. My building got a little damage on the end opposite me.

Aging... -7F this morning. On the way to a high of 8 degrees. Weds, high of 20! Sounds like it's time to play snow drift volleyball. ;)

Hope you enjoy this one!

Variations/different view - interesting comments from yesterday. I've decided to post a couple more views of the same flower...this one and one more in gallery. While I do like the fairly clean version from yesterday, these others give a more "natural" view with a background that is a bit more cluttered. Got a favorite? These backgrounds certainly showed me sensor dust. Whew, what would we do without digital imaging and computer software. ;) And for some strange reason, I shot these with my 100-400 zoom which has a rather long minimum focusing distance. Go figure. LOL Have a great Friday!

This delicate looking flower is called Prairie Smoke....best viewed larger. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wildflowers/prairiesmoke.html Have a blessed day!

Pink and white lady's slipper...Mn State Flower. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wildflowers/showyladysslipper.html Have a blessed day!

Have a blessed day!

These are wild flowers....pink and white lady's slipper. They're in the orchid family...kinda off sounding when this is the Minnesota state flower. There are also yellow and white but these are the prettiest. Have a blessed day!

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Best seen XLarge. Have a blessed day!

The first day of spring.... Be blessed.

Wild Columbine.... Have a blessed day!

And new life springs forth.... Marsh Marigold! Have a blessed day!

From the archives.....this is a wildflower called bloodroot. Have a blessed day!

The water could have been calmer. However, with nature, you take what's offered! ;-) There is a second shot in gallery. Have a blessed day!

I believe this is called bloodroot.

Marsh marigold

Shooting in nature always has its challenges. The wind certainly makes it more difficult. Available light can also change things. Driving on a "Minimum Maintenance" Road, I came across these wildflowers and decided to experiment a bit. There are some other examples in gallery. After a bit of editing, this is my favorite of the series. Have a blessed day!

Showy Lady's Slippers only bloom for a short time. Aren't they gorgeous? There are four closeups in gallery. Be blessed!