Author Topic: Wildflowers explosion (Read 266277 times)

firefightersteve · « **Reply #101 on:** May 23, 06, 07:08:35 AM »

I like the dusty look in your sunflowers...I'm not sure what the proper photographic term for this is...It's not so much a decrease int he contrast as it is a slight desaturation. It softens the image..I think we get carried away with vivid colors sometimes..

firefightersteve · « **Reply #102 on:** May 23, 06, 07:26:56 AM »

Twining Snapdragon, Antirrhinum .........
Acrophulariaceae

This is the closest identification I can find. The tiny bloom I found has slight variations from the one in my reference, although, I'm sure it's in the same genus. It's definately an Antirrhinum, but it's not a kelloggii. I'm learning that plant species are in a constant state of flux, with many adaptations in a given species. My references are getting thicker and thicker! So much to learn, but I love it.

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #103 on:** May 23, 06, 08:17:43 AM »

The dusty look might be due to the side lighting when I took them. The sun was facing them and I took the shot from the side. The shadows were nice at that time....

Thanks for the comment.

firefightersteve · « **Reply #104 on:** May 24, 06, 07:42:23 AM »

Scarlet bugler, Penstemon centranthifolius
Scrophulariaveae
A favorite among hummingbirds.

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #105 on:** May 24, 06, 07:47:08 AM »

Does anyone know if it is illegal to dig up a plant from along side the road and plant elsewhere? i.e, sage, lupine, the scarlet one??? I don't think they are protected plants but just want to make sure. I have an area that I want some ground cover and the lupine would be great as it grows in round patches...

Forest gal? Wildman? I thought one of you might know.

ForestGal · « **Reply #106 on:** May 24, 06, 07:57:48 AM »

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #107 on:** May 24, 06, 08:16:27 AM »

Thanks Forestgal.

Wildman · « **Reply #108 on:** May 24, 06, 10:08:56 AM »

Check with Nolena about native plants that you can buy at a nursery. They had a great display of them at the Wildfire Awareness Day. I believe all of the plants you mentioned are available to purchase.

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #109 on:** May 24, 06, 11:33:07 AM »

Thanks Wildman... that would be alot easier..

firefightersteve · « **Reply #110 on:** May 24, 06, 06:33:18 PM »

Angelwolf, would you be interested in growing from seed? There are many sources for wildflower seed....on line..

California Bush Sunflower, Encelia californicus
Asteraceae

How fast can you change a lense?

gypsywolf · « **Reply #111 on:** May 24, 06, 06:49:50 PM »

Quote from: Angelwolf on May 24, 06, 07:47:08 AM

Does anyone know if it is illegal to dig up a plant from along side the road and plant elsewhere? i.e, sage, lupine, the scarlet one??? I don't think they are protected plants but just want to make sure. I have an area that I want some ground cover and the lupine would be great as it grows in round patches...

Forest gal? Wildman? I thought one of you might know.

Angelwolf:
http://www.395.com/index.shtml?/generalinfo/flowers.shtml

Love the great pics everyone!

Wildman · « **Reply #112 on:** May 24, 06, 11:02:48 PM »

These are Beavertail Cactus (Opuntia basilaris)and they are native to our area. We probably have over a hundred blooming on our place right now. There are several color variations from Red to Lavender.

firefightersteve · « **Reply #113 on:** May 25, 06, 04:50:48 AM »

Cactus blooms are a study in contrasts. The blooms are spectacular and the plants are so forbidding. I like that pink and the plentiful stamens nestled inside.

firefightersteve · « **Reply #114 on:** May 26, 06, 12:16:42 PM »

Our Lord's Candle, Yucca Whipplei
Agavaceae

I've had a difficult time photographing these yuccas. It's difficult to capture the brightness of these candles, more like torches, without losing an acceptable contrast and color balance. Your darkest brights cannot be brighter than your brightest dark, if you want the photo to be believable. I learned that from my sister in law, who understands these things better than me.
http://laillustrator.com/Fine%20Art/index.html