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My First Wildflower of Spring

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Posted by Dominic Rossetti on March 23, 2008 at 11:02 AM
I knew I'd be a bit early for much wildflower hunting, but I did manage to find this specimen after shooting around some cascades in the Raven Run area. I'm not sure what species(a little help, please). Sorry, Don, I haven't bought the book you suggested, yet. Looks like it's time. I did see lots of evidence of wildflower potential, including Trillium, one of my favorites. I can't wait for the next few weeks.

By the way, I am coming to Arkansas this week, and I'll probably spend most of my time in the Ouachitas and maybe southern Ozarks. I haven't been around, so any suggestions for lively locations this week would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Scott Ward on March 23, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Great detail in the photo! I went to King's Bluff about 30 minutes north of Russelville yesterday and it was magnificent! There were waterfalls everywhere and, as you said, signs of wildflowers. I found the place in Tim Ernst's waterfall guide book. - scott
Posted by Gale Rainwater on March 23, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Dominic great detail and clean background, very nice.
Posted by Don Kurz on March 23, 2008 at 4:51 PM
Hi Dominic,

When you FINALLY purchase that Kentucky book that I recommended, you'll find your wildflower on p. 50. :biggrin: It is called sharp-lobed hepatica, Hepatica acutiloba. Found in rich woods, statewide, common.

Nice pic!

Have fun in AR.
Don
Posted by Bill Dark on March 23, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Those are beautiful blooms, Dominic, and nice that you composed one open and one closing up. I like the balance. Nice shot.

Posted by John Moore on March 23, 2008 at 10:58 PM
I thought I recognized those flowers... we shot a lot of Hepatica in Lost Valley last year at Tim E's wildflower workshop. Nice take with the open/closed combination, Dominic. If you're interested I can recommend a couple of areas in the Ouachitas where I've found Ozark Wake Robin and Trout Lily right next to the road; and there are some great views too.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM
A nice duo Dominic. Nice use of the bg to set off these two views of the bloom. Thanks for posting!
Posted by Tom Kennon on March 24, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Very nice combination Dominic. Two areas in the Ouachitas that I always find interesting are:

1. The LIttle Missouri River area and the Winding Stairs Creek trail.

2. The Cossatot River State park. The falls area is always interesting.
Posted by Glenn Carter on March 25, 2008 at 3:15 AM
Nice shot Dominic! I like the one open and one closed and sharp detail. Have a good trip over!