Flower Cluster
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting my sister in Waterloo, Iowa. And while visiting, we took a walk around her backyard.
If you’ve read this blog much, you know I take a lot of pictures of flowers – I love the infinite ways that nature puts them together and the vibrant colors of the petals.
While there were many vibrant flowers in Cheri’s garden, I wanted to show a few of the other interesting things that reside in her backyard. Because there are interesting things in everyone’s backyard.
The picture above is a cluster of small flower buds, with purple and yellow buds emerging from the green leaves. I took these pictures in the morning light, using a tripod and a telephoto lens to get in close. This picture was taken for 1/13 second at f/11 (ISO 200) with a focal length of 300 mm.
The pictures below show just a few of the subjects that can be found with a little bit of looking. The first is a dragonfly sitting on a leaf. Early morning is a good time to take pictures of dragonflys, since the cooler weather makes them less active. Next is a picture of a decaying flower bud – no vibrant colors, but a very different look at a flower. And finally, looking down at my feet – small mushrooms popping through the grass.
Take a look around your backyard – I’m sure you can find a lot of interesting items – whether you decide to photograph them or just look at a bit of nature.
