Trying to photographically explore a place like the Raulston Arboretum in an hour is a bit like attempting to "see" a major art museum in a day. A lot will inevitably be missed. Still, if you limit your goals instead of trying to cram in too much, there's value in the experience.
Yesterday I posted just two photos that were part of my whirlwind tour that afternoon. Here are a few more.
Athyrium otophorum:
I'm not sure what these are, but I focused on one and let the others almost disappear into their own haze:
Zephyranthes drummondii, giant prairie lily:
Sometimes it's astounding the variety of shapes that can erupt from one tree trunk:
This next is some kind of hybrid Viburnum. I also cropped the photo to make a different image, the one that leads this article.
Primula sieboldii, "Drag Queen":
And finally, Cercis canadensis, "Floating Clouds", variegated eastern redbud:
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Nice flower shots, Jess. You inspire me to get back to the Arboretum.
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It's worth repeat visits. I hope I have more chances on days with favorable weather.
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