Macro flower photographs

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Took a quick trip out to my little goat prairie and managed to fire off a couple shots before mosquitoes (Minnesota State Bird) and deluge of rain. Butterfly weed is coming into full bloom

Lilium Closeups
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Dipsacus fullonum (wild teasel) or Kaardebol in Dutch

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This one looks more like some sort of lantern I think.

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Originally Posted by Letrow

Finally spring seems to be arriving in my garden. The first flowers appear and I am really happy to try out the 105mm macro lens on these. Much better quality than what I got with the Ricoh GX200 (but a lot heavier and more difficult to keep still of course ;)).

I feel that it is going to be a good spring and summer for me macro-wise.

Feel free to post any flower macros that you have. I love to see them.

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Those are lovely, Peter. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by rtbaum

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Took a quick trip out to my little goat prairie and managed to fire off a couple shots before mosquitoes (Minnesota State Bird) and deluge of rain. Butterfly weed is coming into full bloom

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Wonderful! Glad you chanced it :-)

The Mexican petunia spoke to me this morning...

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I rather fancy shot number 1, I believe that we actually have a related wild petunia here in Mn, I have not encountered it however.

A couple from our local Botanical Garden.

SunFlower
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Lotus are also starting to bloom locally
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Originally Posted by rtbaum

I rather fancy shot number 1, I believe that we actually have a related wild petunia here in Mn, I have not encountered it however.

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Thanks, that is my favorite also. It looks like I did something in the studio, but this was outside with morning sunlight. Hope to see your MN cousin when it shows up for you :-0

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Originally Posted by BJ Denning

A couple from our local Botanical Garden...

Lotus are also starting to bloom locally
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Love the lotus. The color balance is marvelously relaxing to me.

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Centaurea scabiosa in Thijsse's Hof

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persicaria bistorta

Cactus flower - first time I have seen a cactus in bloom. Was a bit late to the party as most of the flowers had already wilted.

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The mint is blooming. So delicate. As an added bonus, there's a tiny bug nestled inside the blooms. However not in good focus :-(

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Grey-Headed Coneflower

Toad Flax

Not a macro, and arguably not a flower. But it is what's blooming right now...
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Here is a macro version:

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Originally Posted by johnbharle

Not a macro, and arguably not a flower. But it is what's blooming right now...
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Here is a macro version:

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It looks appetizing actually

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Originally Posted by Letrow

It looks appetizing actually

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It was DELICIOUS! I had to try it after a little research in my mushroom book and on the internet. Had the consistency of pain perdu and the flavor of a mushroom. My mouth waters to remember it. Unfortunately they only lasted a day.

This plant came up right by my back door. Don't know what it is, but it has delicate little flowers. They then turn into a green chinese lantern looking fruit.

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The seed pod...

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