that I’d be posting a Painted Trillium. And there will be more. This is only day one. 🙂
I looked at these on Sunday on the way out after my bath and there was just a hint of white at the top of the buds. Two days later, floral perfection. There were many to choose from although they are sparsely distributed amongst the pines. One here and one there. I reflected some light onto the flower and then reduced the illumination elsewhere in post.
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That’s a real stunner. 🙂 It may be running a bit late, but it’s a beautiful spring this year.
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Nature can’t be rushed so patience pays off. We’re still waiting on the lady’s slippers in the usual spots but that shouldn’t be much longer.
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Beautifully accomplished, Steve!
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Thanks, Pete. I enjoy all the spring wildflowers but these are my favorites.
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You’ve shown that darkening the background can make a flower stand out.
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Pretty standard I think. Make the light shine on your subject when possible.
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Beautiful image Steve! Enjoyed seeing it!
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Thanks, Reed!
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Very nice! Glad your bath didn’t slow you down, and doubly glad you didn’t bonk your head!!
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Thanks, Ellen. It did actually slow me down. I couldn’t carry the pack so just mounted the 180 and camera on the tripod. A bonk would have raised quite an egg.
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Well, I know you know this…. please be careful out there!
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Exquisite! I’m really enjoying following your spring’s progress. It’s getting progressively chillier here; it was 55 this morning.
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I am assuming 55 is Fahrenheit or else you’d be roasted there.We are still dropping into the 40’s at night but the days are warming quickly and comfortably. Spring has speeded up lately. Thanks.
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So exquisite!
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Thanks, Eliza. These are just beautiful flowers and my favorites among the trillium. The wavy edges and combination of red and white are always exciting to me.
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I do love a white flower, but I’d never turn my nose up at these. That bit of color is just right; nature certainly can produce some spectacular results. I’m glad they’ve finally arrived for you!
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Thanks, Linda. Nature sure has a way with design. I enjoy the variety of petal shapes and patterns these produce so not every one is the same.
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I don’t remember seeing a Trillium with the two colours like this, interesting thanks Steve!
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The first time I came across one of these it stopped me in my tracks, Liz. I’d only seen the red ones prior and this was so exciting. Even though I’ve made many images I still get excited by their return each year. For quite a while my Gravatar was of me sitting with one of these. 🙂
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Absolutely stunning. If this were all there was I would be happy. But I know there will be more.
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Thanks, Mike. We’re at three and counting, since I am tardy with my replies as usual, and maybe a few more if I visit another location.
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What a beauty! Looking forward to seeing more… 🙂
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Thanks, Ann. Me too…always. 🙂
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It’s a beauty!
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Isn’t it? As Eliza said above, these are exquisite.
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Perfection is right. Is it worth waiting all those months, or what? 🙂 🙂
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Absotively. The anticipation builds and so far there hasn’t been a year of let down yet. See you next May, PT’s. 🙂
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Yes indeed – Floral perfection!!!
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You see why it’s my favorite. 🙂
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