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June 29, 2007 Mary Anne

Opening Up

The first of this year's bee balm blooms


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ctfchallenge02-Jul-2007 02:40
Beautiful lighting, and well photographed. jano
ctfchallenge30-Jun-2007 16:06
I'm glad you like it, Techo. This plant is a native perennial here in the Northeast, and it attracts butterflies as well as hummingbirds. I've had them in my yard for years without seeing too many of the colorful winged critters, but the wildlife sanctuary where I volunteer has recently planted several of them in their butterfly and hummingbird gardens. Hope they have better luck.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge30-Jun-2007 02:05
Lovely :)
Really like how the lighting highlights the flower and the dark background contrasts the flower. Does this kind of flower attract butterflies?

-Techo
ctfchallenge30-Jun-2007 01:39
Thank you for your kind comments, Tom, Maurice, and Carole. I've been trying to get a good shot of something besides a flower, but no luck so far. The topic is not as easy as it first seems...but I suppose that's why it's a challenge.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge29-Jun-2007 22:09
Lovely delicate color and flower Mary Ann! Nice composition and lighting too. CJ
Maurice Allain29-Jun-2007 21:54
Nice rich colours and good light in this picture, what a wonderful flower!
Guest 29-Jun-2007 20:17
This is really very nice Mary Anne with the deep dark background and flower echo on the left. Excellent exposure and arrangement and dramatic lighting make it special, and surprisingly delicate to my eye. -tv