The mountain bike trail I was riding passed through an open field filled with blooming Queen Anne’s Lace. I was there in the evening to capture this image as the sun warmly light everything from a low angle.
Wood Lily
These wood lilies bloom throughout the summer. They’re fairly small. Each flower is about 2″ (5 cm) across. Their vibrant colors make them a great subject for a little macro work.
Trumpet Creeper
These trumpet creepers were in full bloom when I passed them on a trail in Deep Run Park in Henrico County, VA.
Butterfly Garden
A field of bright flowers surrounds a birdbath in this butterfly garden at Holliday Lake State Park near Appomattox, Virginia.
Macro of Magnolia
Sun light begins to fall on the curled stamens of this magnolia bloom.
Solitary Cypress
This cypress tree stands alone, out in the water. I shot this picture at sunrise from about 300 yards away. The fog drifted around the tree as the sun slowly swept it away. As the light and fog were continually changing, I kept shooting and ended up with this image, where most of the fog is between the tree and the shoreline, highlighting it’s isolation.
Southern Beauty
To me the magnolia tree’s large, fragrant blooms are symbolic of the South. Having grown up in Northern Virginia, I never noticed magnolias. Perhaps they aren’t as popular there or maybe I just never paid attention as a kid? Regardless, the magnolias are blooming again in Richmond.
Ghost Tree
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