Mountain Sunflowers

I waited all day for the wind to settle so I could capture these flowers. Out of frustration I finally set up my golf umbrella to the side of the foreground flowers waiting for a slight lull. I think it turned out ok. I blended two images here for better depth of field. This image was taken in southwest Montana. Correct me if I'm wrong, I think these are called Mountain Sunflowers.

After a slew of computer problems it's good to be posting again. Thanks for taking a look.

Really great comp. I'm so looking forward to spring.

Well done focus stack. Love the composition.

I must say, Montana sure greens up faster that Colorado.

Very nice. I really like the composition. I'm a sucker for flowers, especially sunflowers of any type.

Technically, these are Alpine Sunflowers Hymenoxys grandiflora or also called Old Man of the Mountain. No matter the definition, you found quite a nice healthy grouping of them in this image. I love the dramatic clouds in the sky too.

Beautiful image, and a masterful blending job!
The shaft of light streaming towards the mountains really adds a lot to this already grand scene.
Have you had a typical winter up there this year?

Very nice composition with emphasis on the flowers. With the cold and snow coming in for the weekend this image is a warm reminder that spring is on the way.

Great comp and color. This was taken last summer, right? I would imagine there is still snow on the ground up there this time of year.

Like how the overcast light really brings out the colors in the flowers.

John, our snow pack last I heard was 60-70 percent of normal. If we don't get a ton of moisture between now and the middle of July we'll be on fire. Hate the smoke but the forests could use a good cleaning.

Don. this was taken last summer around 9000 feet of elevation. A lot of snow up there now.

Great image dean, can't wait to be able to see these conditions again.

I really like the comp and the cloudy conditions made for perfect light for a shot like this. Well, done Dean.