by Jim Zablotny
My reconstructed prairie is starting to show off with some color. I thought that this plant did not survive the winter and I was shocked to see the blooms that arose from the grass. The chalcidoid wasp was a bonus bug that photo-bombed my picture! K5 IIs, 180mm f3.5 1/20sec at f25, ISO 250. Saturation, Hue and Saturation to color correct BG and tame the intense yellows. ................................Jim
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4 commentsJim - Nature can be amazing at regeneration
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Nice slanted composition using the bloom and the bud. I thought the insect was an Ant at first glance but I am sure this Wasp sure adds to the photo if its somewhat of a rare thing.
Well posed and processed, Jim. The yellows are still pretty intense, but it is hard to know just where to stop.
I like these the stems at the same angle, and your clean BG Jim.
The yellows look great, nice work at the slower s-speed..
Just curious, how does one "reconstruct" a prairie?
Did you clear & plant wildflowers or something?
Have a great weekend
This view looks great, Jim. I like the context created by the bloom and the bud. The angled stems work well, the bug is a nice real world touch and the background complements the flowers beautifully. The yellow in the flower looks just right to me. Since most prairie forbs take 2 to 3 years to bloom, I assume you've been working on this restoration for a while.