We had a bit of rain yesterday, sometimes a drizzle and others a shower, and in the morning I headed out hoping to find a few Painted Trilliums-Trillium undulatum to marvel at and photograph.
One of the pleasures in observing these is the variation from plant to plant. Some times the petals and leaves line up with each other and sometimes not. The undulations for which the plant gets its name can be strong or slight, at the very tip of the petal or the entire length. The surface can be more flat or curved, longer or more blunt. And sometimes the leaves have more rain drops.
Chances are good that I just might post another or two in the coming days and nearby the Lady’s Slippers are starting to bud up.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
Nice shot
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I’m glad things have advanced enough for you to be in trillium heaven. The pine cone’s a nice touch in the top picture.
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Although to many it may not be the case but for me “you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all” doesn’t work with these. Subtle but variable.
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I agree, the pine cone is essential in the first photo. What a striking plant this trillium is. We don’t have that one here, leaving me with trillium envy! 😀
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Often I will try to “clean up” the surrounds but in this case the pine cone appealed and I am glad that it does to others. Thanks, Melissa.
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I always enjoy seeing your Trilliums, since it’s one of those plants I’ve yet to see in ‘real life.’ Both the red, and this red and white combination, are so beautiful.
I am curious about FOY. What in the world does that mean? Since I don’t text or spend time on Facebook, I suppose it’s one of those acronyms that everyone else knows.
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They are among the most lovely in my view and I am glad you enjoy seeing them, Linda.
Well, it doesn’t refer to this. “First of the Year”. 🙂
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The raindrops look great on the leaves of the trillium flowers. An overcast sky is often best for this kind of photography.
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I do prefer overcast skies for flower photography and especially with white or yellow flowers. Both colors blow out so easily. And a little water does add a lot to the look of the plant. Thanks, Peter.
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Nature’s fine art… beautiful shots, Steve.
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Thanks, Eliza!
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Very nice captures, Steve. Your first image with the pine cone is lovely.
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Thanks, Ellen!
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Another winner. Adorable.
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Thanks, Alessandra!
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Beautiful Images Steve!!
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Thanks, Reed!
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Beautiful. Mine have not flowered as yet. But I’ve read that it can be years from the first planting before flowers arrive.
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Thanks, Khürt! Where did you purchase Painted Trilliums? I’ve not been able to find any plants. I did buy a packet of seeds a few years ago but they never came up. I think they would do well in my small woods as I have White Trilliums in there that have done well for a few years, including right now.
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I am not sure I have painted trillium. The deer ate the leaves before the plants flowered last year. They may be red trillium.
I have purchased native plants from various places over the years.
https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/
https://wildridgeplants.com
https://www.nativewildflowers.net/
I did a quick Google search and found this:
https://www.vermontwildflowerfarm.com/painted-trillium.html
https://www.vermontwildflowerfarm.com/painted-trillium.html
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Also, try https://www.tnnursery.net/painted-trillium-for-sale/
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Thank you, Khürt! I missed this reply as it ended up in the spam box. I’ll check that out.
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FYI.
I went back to look at my blog posts from last year. I think I planted red trillium.
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Thanks for that research and the links, Khürt. I bought Painted Trillium seeds a few years ago from Vermont but they didn’t geminate. My wife and I have visited Whiteflower Farm on a number of occasions. Wonderful place. From what I’ve read and been told raising painted trilliums is close to impossible, just as with lady’s slippers, for someone not having a lab to work with. The other Trillium species do better either from seed or transplant. I am envious of your Red Trillium colony.
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Outstanding photographs!
I reckon some of us return to nature so often because although we see the same things again and again, our views of those things can be so different. A flower with its petals aligned with leaves while its neighbor is not. Same but different.
It certainly helps when the photographer is also a keen observer of nature.
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Thanks, Wally! Familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt. The more time I spend with them makes me love them all the more.True for most of what we find in Nature, isn’t it.
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How right you are. I am almost giddy at the sight of a cottonmouth moccasin. 🙂
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I am sure that I would have a similar response…if terror and giddy mean the same thing. 🙂
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Interesting photos of the Painted Trilliums, we get these here, more in late May. The White Trilliums have already bloomed and are most likely gone by now, Painted Trilliums are next.
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Thanks, Shawn. That’s the schedule here although, as you mention, a bit ahead of yours.
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Very nice photos of lovely flowers, and interesting observations on their individuality.
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Thanks, Todd. I spend enough time with them you’d think I’d recognize individuals from one year to the next. 🙂
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I always enjoy your takes on Trillium. Yea for Spring!
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Thanks, Dave! Yea indeed.
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