Suddenly, it is April, and seemingly, just as suddenly, many things have evolved from sticks to green or colorful buds and flowers. All of you know I frequently photograph blooms in various stages, and part of that process is finding creative ways of seeing and making images of them. I intentionally planted lots of daffodil bulbs two years ago to bring color and joy to our outdoor, publicly-seen spaces. Over 100 of them, in actuality. I chose five different types with size, color, and bloom times in mind, to keep things lively over a month or so. An early morning shower on the first day I shot dotted the cups and petals with rain drops.
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This particular variety named "Ice Follies" comes complete with a bright yellow cup and white petals.
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As is sometimes the case, the back with its sheath from which the daffodil emerges, is just an interesting as the front of the flower itself.
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The sheath also makes an interesting part of a black and white study.
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A flower shoot is incomplete for me until I get down and dirty to get the intimate details. I looked like a turtle that ended up on its back while photographing these.
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Dianne, Lisa, Ingrid, Debbie S., Steve, Catherine, Barbara F. R., Wayne, and Victoria were kind enough to comment this week.
My thanks for all of you!
until next Monday,
DB
a passion for the image ©