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10-JUN-2011 Karen Stuebing

Wild Rhodendron

West Virginia

This rhododendron maximus or mountain laurel is the state flower of West Virginia. It thrives in the southern Appalachian mountains forming dense jungles. It blooms in the late spring.

Late Spring (1949). Director: Yasujirô Ozu.

Other entries for the June Challenge, Movies, can be seen here.

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Guest 15-Jun-2011 22:39
Very beautiful state flower. Love the background shapes and light.
LynnH12-Jun-2011 20:57
I remember these from when I was a girl in PA. Wonderful! V
Guest 12-Jun-2011 12:20
Great focus!
Mieke WA Minkjan12-Jun-2011 07:29
I checked the movie story, which is great and you interpreted it so well
bluebirdstar11-Jun-2011 21:01
Design, composition and light are superb! V
borisalex11-Jun-2011 16:24
Wonderful for the movie and the flower!
Bryan Murahashi11-Jun-2011 15:44
Beautiful blossoms with the bubbly lights. V
Stephanie11-Jun-2011 09:17
Perfect image for the movie!!!
This photos is stunning Karen! BV
larose forest photos11-Jun-2011 03:31
I think this is a perfect image for the movie title. Your rhodo is beautifully photographed in gentle light. V
Linda Willets11-Jun-2011 02:51
Very lovely capture.
Cindi Smith11-Jun-2011 01:36
It is gorgeous!
bill friedlander11-Jun-2011 00:34
Exquisite light on the flowers. Fine details and subtle colors in the petals. Very very nice. V
John King11-Jun-2011 00:27
Beautiful soft light that shows all the subtle tones in this lovely flower. V.
Wei O'Connell10-Jun-2011 23:54
Beautiful flowers. Wonderful DOF and details.
Guest 10-Jun-2011 23:49
Fantastic light in this beautiful photo Karen, I also love it's composition and detail!! Well done!!
Jola Dziubinska10-Jun-2011 23:31
Very pretty, nicely composed photo.
laine10-Jun-2011 21:39
Connection is on the button....gorgeous rhody!!
franz10-Jun-2011 20:11
Nice flower macro. BV Karen!
Walter Otto Koenig10-Jun-2011 19:56
Beautiful image Karen, great clarity and details. Love the lighting. "V"
Ann...10-Jun-2011 19:42
Not as showy as it's cultivated cousin but even more pretty for that!
J. Scott Coile10-Jun-2011 19:24
Time for the festival!