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Columbine, too?

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Posted by Chuck Beatty on May 27, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Columbine, too?
I shot this late last week after an overnight rain. There were three of these plants growing along the edge of the Towpath Trail in the CVNP. They seem to be columbines, but don't share the deep red color of the columbine that Kendall posted (or the ones that Bernie posted earlier in the spring). Anyone know the ID for sure?

Unfortunately, there is only one plant remaining tonight, as the park service felt the need to mow a swath on either side of the trail. :rolleyes:

D300, Sigma 180 macro, 1/4 sec @ f/7.1, tripod, polarizer
Posted by Paul DeCesare on May 28, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Not sure about the ID Chuck, but the image is super. I can't decide what I like more: the excellent lighting and flower sharpness (great DOF control), or the silky background!
Posted by Susie Hopkins on May 28, 2008 at 7:48 AM
It looks like my White Columbine.. I know, I said white.. A domestic columbine in these parts.. :smile:
Posted by Toni Lankerd on May 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Looks like Columbine to me, Chuck. I haven't seen very many myself, out in the field, but I believe your ID to be correct. Nice capture with the water drops!
Posted by Jack Graham on May 30, 2008 at 1:52 AM
It is always amazing to me how a simple thing can make an otherwise really decent image a really , really good one. That one drop makes this happen! Look out--looks like CB is armed with a 180 macro since I talked with him last! Nice capture.
Posted by Philip Schwarz on May 30, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Nice shot. The water makes the photo.
Posted by Joel Truckenbrod on May 31, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Lovely, I've never seen this color of Columbine. The water droplets add a lot.