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Violet Wood Sorrel /  by Todd Henson

A soft view of violet wood sorrel

I absolutely love the color these violet wood sorrel add to the woodland trails where we find them. The violet against the greens around them is such a wonderful combination. And their delicate nature can really be enhanced by the softness of a very shallow depth of field. I found these in the middle of May 2022 and I look forward to finding more next year and of sharing them with you.

A small cluster of violet wood sorrel

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Venus’ Pride /  by Todd Henson

Venus’ Pride

Looking back through the photos I’ve created this year I realize I skipped over showing you some of the spring wildflowers. So I thought today we would look back at some examples of Venus’ Pride, also known as large bluets, that I found in late May and early June. They are small and delicate looking, and have multiple flowers clustered in the inflorescence. Some of those I’ve photographed appear almost completely white with just hints of color, while others do show off some nice coloration. I hope you enjoy them.

Hanging with Venus’ Pride

Groupings of Venus’ Pride

A cluster of Venus’ Pride

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Grazing Geese /  by Todd Henson

Grazing geese at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia

One of the early photo trips I took within the first year of purchasing my first DSLR was to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia, an absolutely beautiful park. Any time of year you can find something worth photographing, and for most of the year the park is full of blooming flowers.

In this case my brother and I visited the park to attend a photography show in early March, before there would have been much in bloom. But I found this grouping of Canada geese grazing on the grass along the shore of Lake Caroline. It’s a very simple photo. What drew me to the scene was the monochromatic color scheme and the arrangement of the geese into a line.

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