Daffodil Still Life

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After a brief afternoon shower, I got this close-up shot of a daffodil in my yard for this week’s Sunday Still Life. Share on Facebook

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Purple Iris

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Purple iris in my backyard garden. ~MB All images © 2015 Matt Bennett Photography Share on Facebook

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Pink Dogwood

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Pink dogwood in my parent’s front yard. ~MB All images © 2015 Matt Bennett Photography Share on Facebook

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Daffodils

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I have had some really nice daffodils blooming on the edge of my yard. I was able to photograph them yesterday evening before the next round of winter weather rolls in and wipes them out. Here’s one converted to black … Continue reading

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After The Rain

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I’ve been trying to mow my yard all week, and I had thought I’d get it done today. That didn’t happen, as a thunderstorm seemingly came out of nowhere by the time I got started. Guess I’ll try again either … Continue reading

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Wishing I Was There

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This is the weekend of the annual Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic. I’ve attended the last 3 years, but it didn’t quite work out for me to be there this time around. So, while I was digging through some photos today, … Continue reading

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Rattlesnake Plantain

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No, it’s not a snake but a type of plant. Rattlesnake Plantain (a.k.a. Goodyera pubescens), is a type of orchid native to North America. I see them quite often when I’m hiking in the Uwharries. ~MB Photographic Notes: Nikon D90 … Continue reading

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Sound the Trumpets!

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These are photos of Angel Trumpets (a.k.a. Brugmansia arborea) growing in my parent’s yard in Archdale, NC. The semi-woody plants are actually native to South America. The large, trumpet-shaped blooms on these are between 6-10″ long. I’ve read where they can … Continue reading

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Daylily

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“I must have flowers, always, and always.” –Claude Monet On a trip to the mountains, I found this awesome daylily blooming beside a country lane in Linville Falls. Over the past couple of years I’ve acquired more knowledge of plants and … Continue reading

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Trout Lilies

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Hiking over in the Birkheads again this weekend, I finally stumbled upon the elusive trout lilly. Met a biologist by the name of Brian on my way in, who had been out checking aquatic life and photographing wildflowers as well. … Continue reading

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