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DB's Cousin?

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Posted by Brian Vance on April 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM
DB's Cousin?
I shot this yesterday off my neighbor's front walk while test driving a recently rented lens.
I'm not a flower expert and could use a lesson here. I know its a Bleeding Heart, but I'm also thinking its related to DB. Any help and/or comments always appreciated.

BTW, I'm enjoying all the spring fever wildflower posts. Keep 'em comin!

40D, 300 2.8, 1/100 @5.6 and 37mm ET. Tripod, no flash
Posted by Tim Mulholland on April 14, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Brian,

Bingo!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicentra

Tim!
Posted by Bruce Palla on April 14, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Cool shot, and I'm digging all the flowers with ID's too.
Posted by Dan Borzynski on April 14, 2010 at 6:01 PM
I believe that this flower is actually one of the asian species. In some areas, it has naturalized so you'll occasionally find it in the wild, especially if it was older farm property.
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on April 14, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Nice Brian. I have been driving by one and now will have to stop and see what I can do with it. Like the green BG as well.
Posted by Bernie Kasper on April 14, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Beautiful work Brian, love the curve in the stem and colors in this !!

:toast:
Posted by Philip Schwarz on April 15, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Nice comp. These make some great photos.
Posted by Brian Vance on April 15, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Thanks for the comments, they are always very much appreciated. Tim, thanks for the link - very helpful! :wavey: