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  • California Poppies.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    California Poppies.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    Californiapoppiessun

  • One of the several varieties of aster found on Mt. Hood.<br /> <br /> Location: Mitchell Creek Boulevard, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    One of the several varieties of aster found on Mt. Hood.

    Location: Mitchell Creek Boulevard, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORAAsterbokah

  • I believe this variety of aster is a Cascade Aster.<br /> <br /> Location: Mitchell Creek Boulevard, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    I believe this variety of aster is a Cascade Aster.

    Location: Mitchell Creek Boulevard, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORACascadeAster

  • Call it a Calochortus subalpinus, a Subalpine Mariposa Lily or a Cat's Ear. Take your pick.<br /> <br /> Location: Stadium, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Call it a Calochortus subalpinus, a Subalpine Mariposa Lily or a Cat's Ear. Take your pick.

    Location: Stadium, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORASubalpineMariposaLily

  • A Rhododendron bloom cluster in soft morning light.<br /> <br /> Location: Parkdale, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    A Rhododendron bloom cluster in soft morning light.

    Location: Parkdale, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Rhododendronbloommorningsun

  • Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower, with a little artistic processing applied.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower, with a little artistic processing applied.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    ArrowleafBalsamrootbelowartistic

  • Bachelor Button bud.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Bachelor Button bud.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORABachelorButtonbud

  • Shooting Stars.<br /> <br /> Location: Rowena crest, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Shooting Stars.

    Location: Rowena crest, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORAShootingStars

  • Common names for the Heliconia Psittacorum include Parrot's Beak and False Bird-of-Paradise.<br /> <br /> Location: Mahé island, Seychelles<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    Common names for the Heliconia Psittacorum include Parrot's Beak and False Bird-of-Paradise.

    Location: Mahé island, Seychelles

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    FLORAFalseBirdParadise

  • Columbine against a dark background.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Columbine against a dark background.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Columbineagainstdarkbackground

  • A small columbine plays host to an even smaller spider.<br /> <br /> Location: Troutdale, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    A small columbine plays host to an even smaller spider.

    Location: Troutdale, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    MACROSpiderColumbine

  • Though I've taken tons of photos of various Helleborus species over the years, this is the first one I've felt held much in the way of artistic merit and deemed worthy of posting.<br /> <br /> This is also the first posted image taken with my new 100mm f2.8 IS Macro lens.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Though I've taken tons of photos of various Helleborus species over the years, this is the first one I've felt held much in the way of artistic merit and deemed worthy of posting.

    This is also the first posted image taken with my new 100mm f2.8 IS Macro lens.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORAUnknownspringbloom

  • Snowdrop.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    Snowdrop.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    MACROSnowdrop

  • A pair of curly-petaled African Daisies lived on my patio last summer.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    A pair of curly-petaled African Daisies lived on my patio last summer.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    MACROTwoAfricanDaisieswithcurledpetals

  • Dahlia against a dark background.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    Dahlia against a dark background.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    MACRODahliaagainstdarkbackground

  • A common lilly.<br /> <br /> Location: Tanna island, Vanuatu<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    A common lilly.

    Location: Tanna island, Vanuatu

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    FLORAVanuatuLilly

  • Tulip against a dark background.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    Tulip against a dark background.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    FLORATulipagainstdarkbackground

  • The Etlingera Elatior is known by a variety of names, a couple of my faves being Torch Lily and Porcelain Rose.<br /> <br /> Location: Tanna island, Vanuatu<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    The Etlingera Elatior is known by a variety of names, a couple of my faves being Torch Lily and Porcelain Rose.

    Location: Tanna island, Vanuatu

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    VANUATUEtlingeraelatior

  • A lucky ray of evening sunlight 'light-painted' this California poppy for me.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    A lucky ray of evening sunlight 'light-painted' this California poppy for me.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    macrocaliforniapoppyfauxselectivecolor

  • My wide-angle lens did a fair job of capturing this white orchid.<br /> <br /> Location: Nyaungshwe, Myanmar<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5

    My wide-angle lens did a fair job of capturing this white orchid.

    Location: Nyaungshwe, Myanmar

    Lens used: Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5

    MYANMARNyaungshweWhiteOrchid

  • The flat-topped tepui of Venezuela and Guyana are host to many unique plants and animals found nowhere else. This common tepui flower is a lovely example of one of these unique species. I've not, however been able to discover its name - might someone be able to help me with this?<br /> <br /> Location: Mt. Roraima, Venezuela<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    The flat-topped tepui of Venezuela and Guyana are host to many unique plants and animals found nowhere else. This common tepui flower is a lovely example of one of these unique species. I've not, however been able to discover its name - might someone be able to help me with this?

    Location: Mt. Roraima, Venezuela

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    FLORARoraimaflowerbehind

  • Another shot of the unknown (to me) flower found on the tepui summits.<br /> <br /> Location: Mt. Roraima, Venezuela<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    Another shot of the unknown (to me) flower found on the tepui summits.

    Location: Mt. Roraima, Venezuela

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    FLORACurledRoraimaflower

  • Magnolia bloom with a rogue petal.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    Magnolia bloom with a rogue petal.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    magnolia

  • A white Columbine standing tall.<br /> <br /> Location: Troutdale, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    A white Columbine standing tall.

    Location: Troutdale, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    MACROWhiteColumbinestandingtall

  • I got up close and personal with a shrub and the colorful little sweat pea-esque flowers it had.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    I got up close and personal with a shrub and the colorful little sweat pea-esque flowers it had.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Colorfulbushsweetpealikeflowers

  • A gorgeous Stargazer Lilly basks in the California sun.<br /> <br /> Hiding amazing detail when inspected up close, this shot may take the crown for the most natively sharp photo I've ever taken. Awesome.<br /> <br /> Location: Mt. Shasta, California<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    A gorgeous Stargazer Lilly basks in the California sun.

    Hiding amazing detail when inspected up close, this shot may take the crown for the most natively sharp photo I've ever taken. Awesome.

    Location: Mt. Shasta, California

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    macrolillysun

  • Anyone able to help me with the name of this bloom?<br /> <br /> Location: Samaipata, Bolivia<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    Anyone able to help me with the name of this bloom?

    Location: Samaipata, Bolivia

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    BoliviaFloweragainstbrownbackground

  • While I fully recognize what this common tropical flower is, I haven't yet pinned down what it's actually called.<br /> <br /> Location: Sipi Falls, Uganda<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    While I fully recognize what this common tropical flower is, I haven't yet pinned down what it's actually called.

    Location: Sipi Falls, Uganda

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    UgandaUnknownflowercloseup

  • Flowering purple/blue Lupine against a orangish/redish background.<br /> <br /> Location: Stadium, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    Flowering purple/blue Lupine against a orangish/redish background.

    Location: Stadium, Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    FLORALupinagainstredorangebackground

  • A daisy-like flower given a sense of movement by the streaked blurred background (which is actually the sun reflecting off a parked car).<br /> <br /> Location: Kodaikanal, India<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    A daisy-like flower given a sense of movement by the streaked blurred background (which is actually the sun reflecting off a parked car).

    Location: Kodaikanal, India

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    INDIADaisylikefloweragainst'fast'background

  • Even ordinary flowers can be fetching.<br /> <br /> Location: Troutdale, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    Even ordinary flowers can be fetching.

    Location: Troutdale, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    PinkDaisysun

  • A bug on walkabout. <br /> <br /> Location: Mt. Shasta, California<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    A bug on walkabout.

    Location: Mt. Shasta, California

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    FLORABugBlackeyedSusanesqueflower

  • Miniature sunflowers against a blue sky.<br /> <br /> Location: Troutdale, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: n/a (Canon S1 IS point-and-shoot)

    Miniature sunflowers against a blue sky.

    Location: Troutdale, Oregon

    Lens used: n/a (Canon S1 IS point-and-shoot)

    FLORAMiniatureSunflowersagainstbluesky

  • A Kniphofia uvaria (more commonly called a Red Hot Poker) stands against a bright blue sky.<br /> <br /> Location: Isla de Sol, Bolivia<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    A Kniphofia uvaria (more commonly called a Red Hot Poker) stands against a bright blue sky.

    Location: Isla de Sol, Bolivia

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    BoliviaRedHotPoker

  • A high-keyed image of a maple tree blossom.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    A high-keyed image of a maple tree blossom.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORATreeblossomhighkey

  • A 3" tall Yellow Bell, larger than life.<br /> <br /> Location: Rowena Crest, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    A 3" tall Yellow Bell, larger than life.

    Location: Rowena Crest, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    FLORAYellowBell

  • Gladioli.<br /> <br /> Location: Madeira, Portugal<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    Gladioli.

    Location: Madeira, Portugal

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    MadeiraGladioliagainstgreenbackground

  • What's the story, Morning Glory.<br /> <br /> Location: Mt. Shasta, California<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    What's the story, Morning Glory.

    Location: Mt. Shasta, California

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    FLORAGlowingMorningGlory

  • Love-In-A-Mist (Nigella damascena)

    Love-In-A-Mist (Nigella damascena)

    Location: Troutdale, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro

    MACROUnknownweedflower

  • This was the only example of this particular plant I came across during my two days of hiking up and down the valley. I haven't a clue as to its name or its level of rarity.<br /> <br /> Can you spot the mosquito?<br /> <br /> Location: Valley of the Flowers National Park, India<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 24-105mm f4.0 IS

    This was the only example of this particular plant I came across during my two days of hiking up and down the valley. I haven't a clue as to its name or its level of rarity.

    Can you spot the mosquito?

    Location: Valley of the Flowers National Park, India

    Lens used: Canon 24-105mm f4.0 IS

    MACROUnknownHimalayanflowerthorns

  • A young Dahlia with petals like fire.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    A young Dahlia with petals like fire.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    FLORAYoungDahlia'fire'

  • A vibrant shot of a late-season Dahlia and some stems.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    A vibrant shot of a late-season Dahlia and some stems.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    FLORADahliastemsagainstgreenbackground

  • Passion flower.<br /> <br /> Location: Ruhengeri, Rwanda<br /> <br /> Lens used: n/a (Canon S1 IS point-and-shoot)

    Passion flower.

    Location: Ruhengeri, Rwanda

    Lens used: n/a (Canon S1 IS point-and-shoot)

    rwandaruhengeripassionflower

  • Flower head against a green and white background.<br /> <br /> Location: Samaipata, Bolivia<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    Flower head against a green and white background.

    Location: Samaipata, Bolivia

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    BOLIVIAFlowerheadagainstgreenbackground

  • Profile shot of a barely-budding Dahlia.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    Profile shot of a barely-budding Dahlia.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS with 25mm extension tube

    macroprofileshotdahlia

  • Though the small ground plant itself looked to me like lupine, its flower ball wasn't anywhere near to what I think of as a normal lupine flower. I'm not sure what it is, then.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Though the small ground plant itself looked to me like lupine, its flower ball wasn't anywhere near to what I think of as a normal lupine flower. I'm not sure what it is, then.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100mm f2.8 IS Macro

    Lupinflower

  • These little 'button flowers' really drew in the bees and insects.<br /> <br /> Location: Near Pench National Park, India<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    These little 'button flowers' really drew in the bees and insects.

    Location: Near Pench National Park, India

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    FLORAButtonflowersagainstdarkbackground

  • A dahlia in full bloom with a young, up-and-comer nearby.<br /> <br /> Location: Hood River, Oregon<br /> <br /> Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    A dahlia in full bloom with a young, up-and-comer nearby.

    Location: Hood River, Oregon

    Lens used: Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS

    FLORADahliabud

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