Thematic Tiny Flowers

photolady95 · 10-19-2011, 01:11 PM

Thought I'd bring this back to the top with my latest tiny flower. I know Pete, you probably told me what these are but they are blooming again this fall. The wind was crazy today so these are not tack sharp but I wanted to post something, since I haven't in awhile.

Last edited by photolady95; 10-19-2011 at 05:36 PM.

Paleo Pete · 10-19-2011, 04:00 PM

Probably Bluets but not positive. I'm getting a few lately but haven't had a lot of time to upload anything. Best ones so far were some field mints with match head sized flowers. I'll try to get something on here before long...

Hangman - You didn't have to remove the Cardinal Flowers, that wasn't my intent. Just wanted you to be aware of the size we're looking for in the future. They could have stayed, that would be no problem.

christophleipzig · 11-17-2011, 03:21 PM

No tiny flower. Thats a fight!

photolady95 · 11-19-2011, 10:02 PM

Pete, if you're around, do you know what the one of mine below is:

**crewl1** · 11-22-2011, 06:03 PM

These are very small and fuzzy and the plant it is on has leaves that look like they are made of wax. ID please?
(Flickr search says Wax flower?)

RoxnDox · 11-23-2011, 01:00 PM

Cool one, Crewl1!

These are unknown alpine tundra flowers, that have gone past their expiration date

Found at approximately 13,000 feet up the side of Mt Evans, CO, back at hte end of September. Photo taken with K100D and 18-55 kit lens, lying on the ground at a distance of about 6 inches.

Jim

photolady95 · 11-23-2011, 01:49 PM

Hi Larry, that's a Hoya flower. I have some too that my mother planted. Mine are less pink than yours is though.

**crewl1** · 11-23-2011, 02:58 PM

Thanks Jim for the comment, and photolady for the ID

hangman43 · 12-23-2011, 12:06 PM

Paleo Pete · 12-24-2011, 03:54 PM

Ahhh Chickweed and Henbit, Old favorites of mine. Henbit is all over the place right now and I haven't tried to shoot any lately. I think first time I go out and find them covered in frost though...

Nice shots hangman. The chickweed (top shot) is solid white so I often try underexposing it a bit so it won't look blown out. I'm guessing you also shot a pretty wide aperture which is fine, but I usually try to shoot tiny flowers with as much depth as possible, so I go for the smallest aperture I can get by with. That helps a lot in getting the petals and center both in decent focus. I also usually try to focus on the center. If the petals go bokeh on me, oh well, I live with it...I just like the detail better.

hangman43 · 12-24-2011, 04:02 PM

bluestringer · 12-24-2011, 05:01 PM

I've got a lot of this here in South Georgia also. Wasn't sure what it was, but now I know.

bluestringer · 12-24-2011, 05:23 PM

This is blooming on a bush in my front yard. Not sure what it is either.

hangman43 · 01-01-2012, 01:00 PM

**baro-nite** · 01-01-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by Paleo Pete

Probably Bluets but not positive.

My guess is Houstonia, same family as bluets but more likely to be seen later in the year.

I was surprised to find blooming native wildflowers in central NC on New Year's Day. Normally I don't see these till sometime in February (cross-posted from the Vivitar club):

Hepatica (Liverwort)

Claytonia (Spring Beauty), just opening (stamens not unfurled yet)

I think these pass muster as tiny; both shots are 1:1 macro (uncropped), so I'd say the Hepatica is about a centimeter across, the Claytonia a little larger.

11-22-2011, 06:03 PM	#455
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	These are very small and fuzzy and the plant it is on has leaves that look like they are made of wax. ID please? (Flickr search says Wax flower?) Last edited by crewl1; 11-22-2011 at 06:17 PM.

11-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#456
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Cool one, Crewl1! These are unknown alpine tundra flowers, that have gone past their expiration date Found at approximately 13,000 feet up the side of Mt Evans, CO, back at hte end of September. Photo taken with K100D and 18-55 kit lens, lying on the ground at a distance of about 6 inches. Jim Last edited by RoxnDox; 02-08-2013 at 11:47 AM.

12-24-2011, 03:54 PM	#460
Paleo Pete Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,880 Original Poster	Ahhh Chickweed and Henbit, Old favorites of mine. Henbit is all over the place right now and I haven't tried to shoot any lately. I think first time I go out and find them covered in frost though... Nice shots hangman. The chickweed (top shot) is solid white so I often try underexposing it a bit so it won't look blown out. I'm guessing you also shot a pretty wide aperture which is fine, but I usually try to shoot tiny flowers with as much depth as possible, so I go for the smallest aperture I can get by with. That helps a lot in getting the petals and center both in decent focus. I also usually try to focus on the center. If the petals go bokeh on me, oh well, I live with it...I just like the detail better. Last edited by Paleo Pete; 12-24-2011 at 04:00 PM.

12-24-2011, 05:01 PM	#462
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	I've got a lot of this here in South Georgia also. Wasn't sure what it was, but now I know. Last edited by bluestringer; 12-30-2011 at 02:58 PM.

12-24-2011, 05:23 PM	#463
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	This is blooming on a bush in my front yard. Not sure what it is either. Last edited by bluestringer; 12-30-2011 at 02:58 PM.

10-19-2011, 01:11 PM	#451
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Thought I'd bring this back to the top with my latest tiny flower. I know Pete, you probably told me what these are but they are blooming again this fall. The wind was crazy today so these are not tack sharp but I wanted to post something, since I haven't in awhile. Last edited by photolady95; 10-19-2011 at 05:36 PM.

10-19-2011, 04:00 PM	#452
Paleo Pete Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,880 Original Poster	Probably Bluets but not positive. I'm getting a few lately but haven't had a lot of time to upload anything. Best ones so far were some field mints with match head sized flowers. I'll try to get something on here before long... Hangman - You didn't have to remove the Cardinal Flowers, that wasn't my intent. Just wanted you to be aware of the size we're looking for in the future. They could have stayed, that would be no problem.

11-17-2011, 03:21 PM	#453
christophleipzig Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 318	No tiny flower. Thats a fight!

11-19-2011, 10:02 PM	#454
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Pete, if you're around, do you know what the one of mine below is:

11-23-2011, 01:49 PM	#457
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Hi Larry, that's a Hoya flower. I have some too that my mother planted. Mine are less pink than yours is though.

11-23-2011, 02:58 PM	#458
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Thanks Jim for the comment, and photolady for the ID

12-23-2011, 12:06 PM	#459
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508

12-24-2011, 04:02 PM	#461
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508

01-01-2012, 01:00 PM	#464
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508

01-01-2012, 06:37 PM	#465
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by Paleo Pete Probably Bluets but not positive. My guess is Houstonia, same family as bluets but more likely to be seen later in the year. I was surprised to find blooming native wildflowers in central NC on New Year's Day. Normally I don't see these till sometime in February (cross-posted from the Vivitar club): Hepatica (Liverwort) Claytonia (Spring Beauty), just opening (stamens not unfurled yet) I think these pass muster as tiny; both shots are 1:1 macro (uncropped), so I'd say the Hepatica is about a centimeter across, the Claytonia a little larger.

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