That one has beautiful color. I wish I could see red in nature easier but colorblindness gets in the way. I walk right by our cardinal flowers (and cardinals) and never see them. Chances are I’d do the same with this beauty.
Yes, you would miss this one then. Despite having a flower stem a foot tall, it is a rather small flower and would probably look like some kind of grass.
It’s the second. Awhile back the Scarlet Indian Paintbrush began to bloom. That brings up something interesting. These are the only two really red wildflowers in this area. There is a red columbine native to this general area but I have never come across one.
Really really enjoying all of your beautiful photos and adventures. Thank You Lores
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Comment by dolores — June 5, 2017 @ 7:47 am
Thank you for your feedback, Lores! I’ve very glad that you like to see the photos!
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Comment by montucky — June 5, 2017 @ 7:59 am
Very little is more dramatic than red and black. This is a great reminder that spring isn’t all about pastels.
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Comment by shoreacres — June 5, 2017 @ 8:38 am
Yes, this is certainly a dramatic flower!
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Comment by montucky — June 5, 2017 @ 4:10 pm
Wonderful detail on the photo.
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — June 5, 2017 @ 9:06 am
I was a little surprised at how well it turned out because the light was a little brighter than I usually like for photographing flowers.
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Comment by montucky — June 5, 2017 @ 4:12 pm
It’s nice to have pleasant surprises sometimes.
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — June 5, 2017 @ 4:55 pm
Indeed!
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Comment by montucky — June 5, 2017 @ 6:01 pm
That one has beautiful color. I wish I could see red in nature easier but colorblindness gets in the way. I walk right by our cardinal flowers (and cardinals) and never see them. Chances are I’d do the same with this beauty.
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Comment by New Hampshire Garden Solutions — June 5, 2017 @ 2:52 pm
Yes, you would miss this one then. Despite having a flower stem a foot tall, it is a rather small flower and would probably look like some kind of grass.
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Comment by montucky — June 5, 2017 @ 4:13 pm
Great shot of this flower, Terry. Is this the first red wildflower you’ve shared with us? My memory is failing badly these days.
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Comment by Vicki — June 5, 2017 @ 6:22 pm
It’s the second. Awhile back the Scarlet Indian Paintbrush began to bloom. That brings up something interesting. These are the only two really red wildflowers in this area. There is a red columbine native to this general area but I have never come across one.
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Comment by montucky — June 5, 2017 @ 6:52 pm
This is an exquisite photograph!
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Comment by Tammie — June 6, 2017 @ 9:03 am
Thanks! It is an exquisite flower!
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Comment by montucky — June 6, 2017 @ 9:18 am
I’d rather have that than 4th of July fireworks (which I don’t care for at all, anymore).
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Comment by Candace — June 6, 2017 @ 6:56 pm
Excellent creation by God.
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Comment by nvsubbaraman — June 6, 2017 @ 11:00 pm
It is indeed!
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Comment by montucky — June 6, 2017 @ 11:43 pm
Red and black – together, they fit together. I really do love this photo!
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Comment by Sartenada — June 7, 2017 @ 2:06 am
Yes, they are striking and the red is very bright.
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Comment by montucky — June 7, 2017 @ 7:04 am
Very nice. Dramatic color on dark background. Gives a feel of fireworks!
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Comment by Reed Andariese — June 9, 2017 @ 3:37 pm
Thanks Reed. It is a good name for it.
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Comment by montucky — June 9, 2017 @ 6:46 pm
Divine!
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Comment by Julie@frogpondfarm — June 9, 2017 @ 11:17 pm
I’m captivated by the elegance of many of the wild blossoms, this one especially.
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Comment by montucky — June 10, 2017 @ 6:53 am