Flowers are so varied and wonderfully attractive that few photographers can resist their charm. Each spring I wait patiently for the first flowers and one of these, bloodroot, is a favorite. Timing is essential as bloodroot flowers open by mid-day and close by late afternoon, exhibiting true diurnal movements. These are beautiful flowers, but equally delicate, they last but a short time and with rains, petals quickly fall.

I've walked bogs, meadows, forests. deserts, and sand dunes, never knowing what I might find and certainly never tiring of the diversity of flowers. The coevolutionary adaptations of flowers with insect pollinators means you can often find different insects on different flowers. I carry macro equipment just in case I incounter interesting insects.

Selective depth of field with a low perspective seems to work best for photography of flowers. Often times I lie on the ground exploring different angles and backlighting for effect. Shutter speeds and apertures are adjusted to provide just enough depth of field. Telephoto lenses can also be used to isolate subjects against soft backgrounds. If you ask how many ways one can photograph a flower I would suggest, in as many ways as you like!

To View Some Larger Flower Photos--Go to the images viewing page.