Spring, it finally arrived. Although it may not look like it outside for some folk, nature is showing some signs of Spring. One that we’re sure to find all over the Northern Hemisphere is a bud. Whether it be from a tree, flower or plant, nature is showing some sort of new life even in Arctic Canada.
The blooming bud of a Magnolia tree may attract the most attention. They’re not only large but are also very pretty. Their large size makes them easier to photograph as a close-up.
Tulips don’t bud as early as Magnolias but in the warmer climate areas they should be ready for some interesting and colorful photography.
A little closer to mother nature, forest trees are full of buds. Some will turn into leaves and fruit trees will follow with flower buds later in the season. The buds on some trees can be very small. A macro lens may be necessary to capture the full details of these smaller buds.
Desert folks, no need to worry, Cactus and other types of vegetation growing in arid areas also wait for spring to bud and come out in full bloom. Again the larger size of these plants may not necessitate a macro to fully capture every detail!
I got this chart from Wikipedia as a reference to identifying the different stages and types of buds. It should also facilitate the task of locating buds on different types of plants. You can reference the full Wikipedia article on buds @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud
F.Y.I. the above image is not exactly what we’re looking for 🙂
To fully take advantage of the sunlight, early mornings and late afternoons will provide a lower angle and softer light to work with.
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- Post one original (Your Image) shot each week per theme posted on this blog to Google+, Facebook, or Flickr (or all three). Tag the photo #photochallenge.org. or #photochallenge2014.
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