Bloodroot & acorns
Spring wildflowers have finally started to bloom around here. A long, wet winter should prove beneficial for the growing season I hope. At least there will be some rewards from it. Most spring wildflowers are closed up early in the morning, so you have to make some time adjustments. I still end up going out fairly early anyway because I either photograph some closed buds, or usually find something else around.
If anything, it is a nice quiet time to do some scouting and just observe what is going on – get into the mood. I watched some deer for awhile feeding on the spring morsels that were popping up. I found an area that might prove to be good for wood ducks. There are a few nesting boxes, and there were already about a half dozen of them hanging around them. Very skittish of course. Nonetheless, it is a nice time just to be outside. On the flip side, getting up and down has served as a reminder for my back and knees that this gets a little harder every year.
Believe it or not our wildflower season is almost over here in Southern Indiana Mark.
BTW getting up and down isn’t my problem it’s the blasted backpack, way too much gear !!
Thanks for the comments. Hmmm, seems like there may be enough photographers with bad backs and knees to commission a medical study – WARNING – may be hazardous to your mobility…
Fantastic photo! The diagonal line of the log, the Bloodroot peeking out, the acorns, the warm colors, the white of the petals. I know how hard it is to take photos of wildflowers, as I’ve been doing it for the last few weeks, but nothing as stunning as this one.
Re. getting up and down–I’m viewing it as an extension of my exercise routine–bend at the knees, not the back, balance, etc. It will help keep us older folks young.
Also checked out the black and white version. I too like to work with both. Here I tend to prefer the color version. It seems so much more alive and vibrant to me.
What they said—on all counts. Even the tilt of the center-most acorn and the way the flower seems to nod back in its direction—all just right.
As for the knees and back portion: I confess that I don’t like toting a tripod, but the getting up and down struggle has a chance or altering that relationship.
At the risk of sounding like an echo, I enjoy the fall acorns juxtaposed with the spring flower. The browns set off the hopeful greens and the white of spring!
Very cool. Glad Spring has Sprung your way. 🙂 I hear you on the back & knees, though!
Nice shot. As Paul said nice contrast between old and new. I’m glad I’m not the only one finding it harder to get up after being down on hands and knees taking pictures. Thank God for tripods!
Mark,
What a great combination – elements of fall past and spring present. A very strong composition and active diagonal. Liking it.
Ugh! Don’t remind me Ron – we may not be over with it yet. I was getting jealous of all those south of me. Have to remember you “way North” guys have a bit more time left! 🙂
I’m jealous Mark – I had to shovel another half a foot of fresh snow this week!