Can't find this in my field guide. I've seen them before, I think they're fairly common. Any help with ID?
When I shot this I was really more interested in the bg than I was the subject. Early morning sunlight was beginning to penetrate the moss hanging from the old growth in the foothills of Mt Rainier near Carbonado. Are the bright spots too much of a distraction? I think they add something to what would otherwise be a boring image. Opinions? Thanks for looking.
I can't help with the id, but I love the comp. The dark background is a nice touch and I personally think the bright areas help to add interest. Not distracting at all.
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on June 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Flowers almost look like Red Elderberry - but not sure serrated leaf edge is correct.....You might try looking at http://www.flowersofrainier.com
I'm with David on the ID; I wish I was better with plants. For me the bright areas are a 50:50, they don't really add or subtract.
Posted by Dennis Plank on June 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Red Elderberry, Bruce. Nancy nailed it. Nice composition. The one very bright spot on the left does distract my eye a bit, but I like the effect of the others. I would recommend Pojar and McKinnon's "Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast" as probably the best field guide out there for this side of the mountains.
Posted by Scott Smorra on June 15, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Very interesting plant Bruce. I'd say lose the bright spots in the background to focus the eye on the plant.
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5 repliesWhen I shot this I was really more interested in the bg than I was the subject. Early morning sunlight was beginning to penetrate the moss hanging from the old growth in the foothills of Mt Rainier near Carbonado. Are the bright spots too much of a distraction? I think they add something to what would otherwise be a boring image. Opinions? Thanks for looking.