WIldflowers at Goosenecks State Park, Utah (H.A.N.W.E.)

Plants and Flowers

Folder: Flora and Fauna

21 Apr 2014

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WIldflowers at Goosenecks State Park, Utah (H.A.N.W.E.)

Goosenecks State Park in Utah is a remarkable place. In addition to the deep canyon, the desert area around is typically beautiful. I had several chances to get some photos of the wildflowers along the canyon rim.

01 Nov 2018

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Cereus Bloom (H.A.N.W.E.)

Taken in Arizona. This cactus was blooming in the morning, and looks nice against the blue sky. Processed with GIMP. See: swansonphotos.com/arizona

25 Mar 2017

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Cactus Blossom

Taken at Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona. See: swansonphotos.com/saguaro

25 Mar 2017

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Purple Wildflower

Taken at the Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona. I used the Panasonic GX85. The wind was blowing all of these delicate wildflowers around. It was difficult to get a clear shot. Processed with GIMP. See: swansonphotos.com/saguaro

25 Mar 2017

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Ocotillo Blooms Against a Hillside, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Taken during our return visit 2017. Used the Panasonic GX85. See: swansonphotos.com/saguaro

18 May 2007

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Tulips, Butchart Gardens

Taken in 2007, when we were on a cruise to Alaska. It was a perfect day to photograph, and as usual, the staff at Butchart had the plantings just right. I especially like the contrast between the yellow tulips and the blue ground-cover behind and below. Looks best when viewed on a black background. Image processed with GIMP.

18 Jun 2020

14 favorites

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648 visits

Lupins, Denali National Park, Alaska (H.A.N.W.E.)

This was actually a "lens test" I did while wandering around our campground at Denali National Park, Alaska. I was testing the macro capability of the Sigma lens I was using on the Nikon D700 camera. In this case, I closed down to F16, and got more good flower detail. But even with some detail, there is a bit of nice bokeh here. Image processed with GIMP.

06 Nov 2013

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Bougainvillea

Taken on Grand Canary, Spain. We were taking a tour from our cruise in 2013, and stopped in the small town of Teror. These bougainvillea in the sun were so pretty, I had to take a photo. Try viewing on a black background. Image processed with GIMP.

10 Sep 2022

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Orange Flower (Lens Test)

Happy Orange Thursday! Also May the 4th, for some folks. Got a Macro lens for the Panasonic GX85, Micro 4/3 camera body. It is an Olympus lens, but works fine on the Pana body. Tested the lens extensively, particularly trying macro/closeups. Image processed with GIMP.
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