I don’t know what they are called in CO. In Wisconsin we call them Spring Beauties. Here they bloom in early May. I’m sure the elevation would cause a much later bloom.
Great shot!
I don’t even like the term, ‘black list’. That being said, I do like you, and you may feel free to continue to refer to my posts as ‘horror’ themed, as often that is just the effect I am seeking 😉
It kind of looks like the ones we see here. I forget the name, but Steve Schwartzman (Portraits of Wildflowers) would know. It’s a great macro shot, Mike.
I know. You got it tack-sharp too. That is not easy. I think these little flowers are pretty in photos, but I really never paid any attention to them in fields here. Texans anticipate their arrival the way you and I look for “Fall Color” season in wooded parts of the country. 🙂
I took 4 shots of the flower and the other 3 were not sharp. The focus is so finicky that close up. Your frog photos are really great George. I love frogs.
Thanks. I think frog love is universal. I’m still feeding one that Charlie invited home last week. Live Meal Worms. A new and huge terrarium to house a free frog. He’s only invited to stay for a week.
Very pretty – I’m almost positive that it is a type of wild alpine geranium but I am not sure what type exactly and I don’t have a US wildflowers book!
It has the look of a familiar friend out here, Mike…Google images of “Purple Sticky Geranium” and see if that’s not a match….. I don’t have more than a few quarters to bet on it, but I think that’s what it is….
wow what a beautiful flower.
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Thanks Trinity, that is what I thought too. If I grew up in those woods I’d be beautiful also.
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Hohoho 😉
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Lovely shot, Mike! I’ve shot a few of this, and like you I also don’t know it’s name.
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Thanks Gracie. Someone might know the name…
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Wow! So different from that ominous mountain! Lovely!
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Thanks. See, I can do nice.
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Smashing photo Mike.
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Thanks Adrian and yes I retrieved this from my spam folder. Seems to be you and Andy Hooker that they are sending there. A British bias?
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Reblogged this on #RockTheReTweet.
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Wildflowers are gorgeous! This shot is stunning.
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Thanks Andrea!
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What a beauty! Wonderful close shot! 🙂
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Danke, Frauke.
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I don’t know what they are called in CO. In Wisconsin we call them Spring Beauties. Here they bloom in early May. I’m sure the elevation would cause a much later bloom.
Great shot!
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A Spring Beauty, eh. Yes, the elevation would make for later blooming. I guess I’ll have to call this one a Summer Beauty 😉
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It’s, as usual, in the eye of the beholder.
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Lovely shot, essence of summer in the wilds…and just goes to show, it isn’t all horror on this blog!! I’ve probably black listed myself now….
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I don’t even like the term, ‘black list’. That being said, I do like you, and you may feel free to continue to refer to my posts as ‘horror’ themed, as often that is just the effect I am seeking 😉
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😀
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Beautiful photographs, the lovely ones are always like that…won’t give out name and address!
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Or phone # 😉
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I love the striations in the petals. (Is that a word)? Very pretty.
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Sure, I’d go with striations too. Thanks.
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A singular beauty!
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Agreed. Thanks, Pat.
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Really nice, Mike!
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Thanks a ton, bro.
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Beautiful image, Mike. Amazing what you can find at 11,000 feet. 🙂
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That be true. Gold up in them hills too.
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And thanks.
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Well done Mike.It’s really a beauty
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Thanks Marylou, I like it quite a bit too.
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Oh those spindly veins.. they are so gorgeous. Beautiful flower, thnx for sharing Mike!
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Always my pleasure. Thanks.
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It kind of looks like the ones we see here. I forget the name, but Steve Schwartzman (Portraits of Wildflowers) would know. It’s a great macro shot, Mike.
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Thanks George, it was a difficult shot too, as you know from your great macro shots.
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I know. You got it tack-sharp too. That is not easy. I think these little flowers are pretty in photos, but I really never paid any attention to them in fields here. Texans anticipate their arrival the way you and I look for “Fall Color” season in wooded parts of the country. 🙂
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I took 4 shots of the flower and the other 3 were not sharp. The focus is so finicky that close up. Your frog photos are really great George. I love frogs.
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Thanks. I think frog love is universal. I’m still feeding one that Charlie invited home last week. Live Meal Worms. A new and huge terrarium to house a free frog. He’s only invited to stay for a week.
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Very pretty – I’m almost positive that it is a type of wild alpine geranium but I am not sure what type exactly and I don’t have a US wildflowers book!
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That’s the best info I have received yet, If you get more please let me know. And thank you Jura.
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It has the look of a familiar friend out here, Mike…Google images of “Purple Sticky Geranium” and see if that’s not a match….. I don’t have more than a few quarters to bet on it, but I think that’s what it is….
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I’m off to google that…..hang on……hang on………
Well done Scott! It is a spot on match. You nailed it, bro.
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🙂
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