Tag Archives: showy evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa)

Still and tranquil morn

Flora along the bank of the creek on a still and tranquil morning (186_8619)
A tree held in still and tranquil morning sunlight (187_8755)
The creek disappearing beneath thick foliage in morning light (187_8767)
A great egret standing motionless in morning light (188_8811)

[the last three photos were taken while I was yet again tinkering with the camera’s settings, hence their somewhat odd exposure and color balance; nevertheless, I thought the effect created rather pleasing visuals in all three cases, so it seemed worthwhile to share them with you; yes, you can call me weird and remind me once again why I’ll never be a professional photographer]

Vernal splendor

Flowers.  They offer a sure sign that spring has arrived.  And during my walk yesterday morning, I came across several exquisite varieties intent on sharing delightful bursts of color.

Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) flower (185_8593)

Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)

A showy evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) (186_8615)

Showy evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa)

Blooms of roughleaf dogwood (Cornus drummondii) (186_8623)

Roughleaf dogwood (Cornus drummondii)

A flowering wild onion (Allium canadense) (186_8628)

Wild onion (Allium canadense)

A common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) (186_8680)

Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)