Month: April 2017

First Shot, Floral Photography

First Shot

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I first thought I’d not get the camera out at all today: we were having misty-drizzle sort of weather and it didn’t seem as if it would stop. I spotted a yard with a ton of Grevillea, though, and I couldn’t resist. Shortly after, the drizzle did actually stop. So nice for the weather to cooperate for me, don’t you think?

First Shot: Grevillea and Raindrops, 4.18.17First_Shot-_Grevillea_and_Raindrops,_4.18.17.jpg

First Shot, Floral Photography

First Shot

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I was finally able to walk to the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden today, and I am very glad I did: a good number of roses are in bloom right now. Some of the roses will only bloom once a year, so if you miss them you miss them. I highly recommend a visit!

The area has more than roses, though: there are a huge number of California poppies along with other native wildflowers. It’s a bit of a mess right now, and I notice the area that used to have bearded iris is not longer tended, but this Tulare Lavender Iris is a wild thing and grows no matter what, it seems. This was my first shot of the day.

First Shot: Iris Munzii, 4.17.17First_Shot-_Iris_munzii,_4.17.17.jpg