Spring Outing VII

Groupings, 1 flora and 1 dangerous

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Hepatica positioned perfectly above the trail, sprouting from moss, a grouping of the plant and flowers.

Scientific Name: Hepatica nobilis var. obtusa. I found the two land snail shells this session, I identified it as Neohelix albolabris, and positioned it in this shot to lend interest. In a future posting you will see the shell where it was found.

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Hepatica Blossoms

Six unrelated young adults, all female and without masks, not following social distancing guidelines, passed as a group just before I set up for this shot. I heard them coming and made plenty of space between them and me. COVID-19 testing in Tompkins continues to find several positive cases each week.

Finding an appropriate combination of settings for this grouping was a puzzle. My goal was to bring the flowers and surrounding into focus with intermittent breezes. The f-stop needed to be high to accommodate the depth with minimal exposure duration as the flowers moved in the slightest breeze. The solution was a high ISO (2500) and f-stop (32), yielding a 1/3 second exposure (Not fast). The compromise was patiently waiting for a break in the breezes.

Gallery of Flowers in this series
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20 thoughts on “Spring Outing VII”

  2. I love this series Michael – especially the mosses I the background. Whoops! Sorry, they’re north email feature, I know, but like those too, particularly the Hepaticas 😊

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  9. It would seem that a lot of patience was needed to capture that perfect moment, Michael. On the other hand, your photography skills are obvious.
    Yes, Covid-19 is still rampant in our neck of woods too. It would seem it is just as common here as the flu.

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    1. Thank you for the kind words, Carolyn!
      Patience really is key in photography, isn’t it? I’m glad you appreciate the effort.
      Stay safe and healthy out there, especially with Covid-19 still going around. Here’s hoping we all find more moments of beauty in these challenging times.

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    2. Dear Michael and Carolyn,

      I very much concur with Carolyn about your photography. The subjects in your photos are also very enjoyable to look at.

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      Wishing both of you a very happy May and a fine late springtime doing or enjoying whatever that satisfies you the most, whether aesthetically, physically, intellectually or spiritually, including taking more excellent photos for us to savour!

      Yours sincerely,
      SoundEagle

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    1. Thank you, BigSkyBuckeye. I’m glad that the series resonates with you and serves as a reminder of the beauty that each season brings. Your words truly mean a lot to me.

      Warm regards,
      Michael

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