Here’s my entry in the August Picture This Photo Contest. This month’s theme: “Down on Your Knees.”
Iris reticulata
I get down on my knees — and my belly — in the mud in the early spring, because that’s where all the action is here. But here are others that were under consideration:
Droplets on crocus
Bee buzzing Iris reticulata. This was actually my top choice at first. I’m partial to pollinators, and this floating bee provided a focus. If the light had been the same as my entry, this one would be at the top of the page.
Eranthis
Another bee shot, this time on eranthis
Lots more close-ups of spring ephemerals in these posts:
Droplets on crocus
Double snowdrop
A special eranthis, more snowdrops
More buzzing (I. reticulata)
Yellow crocus, scilla
First crocuses
Iris reticulata in a different light
More Iris reticulata
Iris reticulata
Spring a-buzzin’
First flowers
Beautiful photos, Craig.
Lovely photos all. I like the bee in the aconite best though. SWEET.
Beautiful photos. You get my vote!
wow..beautiful what a pretty blue..i like that last picture the most…
I love the perspective and the shallow depth of field on the first eranthis shot. makes me feel like a toad hopping through your garden.
Loved ’em in March and love ’em now! I found out too late to send a picture in but really enjoyed seeing all the entries. Definitely think I need some eranthis!
Love your submission. So vivid I feel like I’m there.
All these photos are so beautiful. My favourite is the dewy crocus.