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Crested Iris, Lost Valley
Arkansas Wildflowers . . .
The rich hollows and valleys of the Buffalo National River park contain many species of wildflowers. Spring is prime wildflower season, but many species flourish througout the year . . .
The rich hollows and valleys of the Buffalo National River park contain many species of wildflowers. Spring is prime wildflower season, but many species flourish througout the year . . .
Trillium at First Light, Lost Valley #7012
There are many species of trilliums in Arkansas. This white trillium shot was taken in filtered canopy light in Lost Vally along the hiking trail in 2007. I like to stalk pictures in filtered light. If you are patient and persistent enough, you will get pictures like this one, with subtle, dramatic light. That might be the signature of my wildflower pictures. My priority is to get those moments when the emotionality of the light really hits you. I believe it makes all the difference.
There are many species of trilliums in Arkansas. This white trillium shot was taken in filtered canopy light in Lost Vally along the hiking trail in 2007. I like to stalk pictures in filtered light. If you are patient and persistent enough, you will get pictures like this one, with subtle, dramatic light. That might be the signature of my wildflower pictures. My priority is to get those moments when the emotionality of the light really hits you. I believe it makes all the difference.
Crested Iris in Lost Valley, Spring 2009 (right)
Crested Iris are probably my favorite wildflower. The reason is that all Iris are so painterly. While it is true that light is everything in photography, nowhere is it more true than with Iris. The petals are very delicate and crumpled. They are also semi-transparent so you get transmitted as well as reflected light depending on your angle. I take a lot of different poses of these flowers.
Crested Iris are probably my favorite wildflower. The reason is that all Iris are so painterly. While it is true that light is everything in photography, nowhere is it more true than with Iris. The petals are very delicate and crumpled. They are also semi-transparent so you get transmitted as well as reflected light depending on your angle. I take a lot of different poses of these flowers.
Pale Corydalis, Lost Valley 2009 #272 (left)
The pale corydalis would not likely rate in most wildflower collections. The flowers themselves are very small, perhaps 3/8" of an inch long. But if you get up close and really look at the blooms, it is a lovely flower. This is a macro photo taken in Lost Valley.
The pale corydalis would not likely rate in most wildflower collections. The flowers themselves are very small, perhaps 3/8" of an inch long. But if you get up close and really look at the blooms, it is a lovely flower. This is a macro photo taken in Lost Valley.
Ozark Spiderwort #70571 (right)
The ozark spiderworts come out in late spring. This is a very unusual angle for this flower. My goal with this composition was to emphasize the anatomy of the flower. I found this pair faintly top lit on a partly cloudy day. I am also fond of the cascade of buds on the flowers. There are a number of varieties of this flower ranging from white to pink to the common blue. These are the whites, perhaps the least common in the Ozarks, but not uncommon around the Buffalo National River.
The ozark spiderworts come out in late spring. This is a very unusual angle for this flower. My goal with this composition was to emphasize the anatomy of the flower. I found this pair faintly top lit on a partly cloudy day. I am also fond of the cascade of buds on the flowers. There are a number of varieties of this flower ranging from white to pink to the common blue. These are the whites, perhaps the least common in the Ozarks, but not uncommon around the Buffalo National River.
Common Pale Blue Spiderwort #70573 (left)
This picture was shot on the same day in the same area as the photo above. This is the more common pale blue spiderwort. The whites and the blues will grow in the same area. This picture has the same point of view as the photo above, but it has interesting background leaves that seem to augment the movement of the blooms.
This picture was shot on the same day in the same area as the photo above. This is the more common pale blue spiderwort. The whites and the blues will grow in the same area. This picture has the same point of view as the photo above, but it has interesting background leaves that seem to augment the movement of the blooms.
Self-Heal, Lost Valley April 2009 #68721 (right)
I have always loved this flower but found it difficult to photograph in my style. On this particular day the light was soft and angular, just right. The softness allowed the colors to come through that you miss in bright mid day light. The compound flowers have a beautiful crimson color. I took this shot top down to show the whorl of the self-heal blooms. Self-heals were used as an herbal remedy by Native Americans to heal wounds and a variety of disorders.
I have always loved this flower but found it difficult to photograph in my style. On this particular day the light was soft and angular, just right. The softness allowed the colors to come through that you miss in bright mid day light. The compound flowers have a beautiful crimson color. I took this shot top down to show the whorl of the self-heal blooms. Self-heals were used as an herbal remedy by Native Americans to heal wounds and a variety of disorders.
