Bloodroot
A bloodroot bloom from last weekend:
This is from a location fairly close to where I live. It’s a spot I’ve been visiting for a .number of years. Finding the first bloodroot there is a “it’s really spring” moment. I wanted to find an open flower, but it was a cloudy day, and bloodroot stays closed until there’s sun. Something about this flower intrigued me. I could see the yellow of the anthers through the petals, like a hint of sun through clouds. A trick of the lighting from above, I suppose. There should be a few more by now, with some sun I’ll get my wish of finding an open one.
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Sweet perfection! It’s like hands clasped in prayer. 🙏🏼
Thanks, Eliza! I felt grateful to see it like this.
Nice portrait, and the flower not being open even increases the abstract geometric appeal.
Thanks, I left the slight glow gave this one a little more.
As much as I’ve enjoyed seeing these flowers open in the past, I really like this view. I like buds generally, and this one’s gorgeous. The texture of the petals is especially nice.
I spent some time looking for bloodroot in this location without finding anything, Then I found this one, and almost passed it by because it wasn’t open. But when I looked at it in my viewfinder, I was entranced.
This bud is like a little box with a secret inside ! So fragile.
That’s exactly it. The subject, in part, is something you can’t see directly. Thanks!
Definitely a favorite from following your work.
Thanks! A flower I’ve photographed many times, but this time I “saw” something new.
Lovely and soft.
Thanks, KB!