Spring is finally here! For proof, I offer these flowers.
Tag Archives: Flowers
November flowers
While walking through Olbrich Gardens yesterday, I was surprised to find a few flowers that haven’t fully succumbed to the cold weather yet.
Young sunflower
Beetle in the sweet spot
Hiking around Olbrich Gardens the other day I came across this beetle, smack in the middle of the sweetest part of a flower.
Tulip pollen
Aaah Choo!
Tulips
Carnivorous orchid
Another shot from the conservatory at Olbrich Gardens.
Testing the new lens
I’ve been interested in getting a longer lens for a while (especially to get closer to wildlife). A few days ago I bought a Promaster 70-300mm F/4-5.6 macro lens. Since normal telephoto shooting is fairly straightforward, I was anxious to test the lens’ macro capability. The conservatory at Olbrich Gardens would be the perfect spot to do that.
I’m going to like being able to get in close, like the above shot of the very young and fuzzy ficus leaves.
Winter orchids
Spending time in the warm humid air of the glass domed conservatory at Olbrich Gardens does wonders during a spell of frigid winter weather.
The wonder of trains
I went to Olbrich Botanical Gardens to check out their annual Holiday Express display. I found the look of wonder on most of the children’s faces the best thing about the exhibit.
