Flower photography is a joy this spring. The weather has been excellent for weeks, providing lots of warm sunshine and cool breezes. Many flowers are in full bloom, but none have captured my interest more than the Foxglove plants. I started them from seed last year. They do not bloom the first year, so it has been a long wait! The twelve plants are blooming in shades of purple, pink and white. The Snapdragons were also started from seed last year. They over-wintered in our raised-bed garden, spreading and growing to a height of three feet. Photographing the tall Foxglove spires and Snapdragons was a challenge, because they sway constantly in the wind. Fortunately, I had plenty of light which allowed me to freeze motion with a fast shutter speed.
Which flowers are currently blooming in your gardens? Are you enjoying wildflowers too? I would love to hear from you and see your spring flower photos!
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- Caliente Geranium
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- Clematis
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- Foxglove
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- Foxglove Blossom
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- Ice Plant
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- Sweet William
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- Snapdragon
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- Snapdragon
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- Lupine
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- Rose
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- Foxglove
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- Marigold
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- Rhododendron
April 15, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Beautiful Photos!!!
April 16, 2012 at 10:09 am
Thank you, Renee. I’m glad you visited my blog!
April 16, 2012 at 9:52 am
Wow these are beautiful! Well done!! You folks are a lot farther ahead than we are. thanks for the teaser of the upcoming blooms!!!
April 16, 2012 at 10:15 am
Thank you, David! Yes, we are probably a month earlier than PA. I always enjoy your wonderful flower photography and look forward to your spring and summer posts.
April 17, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Your photos are just so gorgeous…thanks for sharing!
April 20, 2012 at 1:13 am
So glad you enjoyed the photos!
April 19, 2012 at 6:50 am
I stared at that picture of the marigold for a few more seconds. So pretty.
And those ice plants look like daisies, which I just love.
Thanks for this wonderful post, Karen.
April 20, 2012 at 1:15 am
Hi Tita Buds! Great to hear from you and I’m glad you enjoyed the photos!