I took them from a fairly long distance with my all-in-one lens to try to get a blurry background. This is not conducive to super sharp shots, but I think it still gets a pass.
The bw is simply a conversion of the first colour shot. While one doesn't normally shoot flowers in bw, I don't mind the way it turned out.
It's an exotic flower and I think you did it proud.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in color or in black and white.
ReplyDeleteTrue, not much blooming yet. But tomorrow I'm posting a trout lily too. Great minds think alike, right?
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ReplyDeletei like these beauties and only this spring (via blogland) did i learn their correct name.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites though quite rare here....:)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos !
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I am so behind on checking your blog. It is literally a feast of pictures & I am sated ! Thanks...loved the pink streak in Sue's hair !!!
ReplyDeleteIt screams, Spring!
ReplyDeleteLove the color...
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That flower does look as though it's blowing its own trumpet in the second photo! :-)
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