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I love wildflowers and, in the spring and summer, they are abundant in Missouri. It makes photographing them so very easy, I can find them in parks, along the sides of roads, on my neighborhood walks and even in my own yard. When I am planning to go out specifically to take photographs, I usually bring my Sony mirrorless camera along with a 55-200 zoom lens. It makes it easy to take pictures at a distance and also to zoom in for closer shots. When I am taking my dog for walks in the neighborhood, I always have my iPhone handy, and I find that it takes great shots of the wildflowers I find in the neighborhood and at our park.
The photo at the beginning of this article was taken at O'Day Park in O'Fallon, Missouri. It is a purple coneflower, that is very popular in my area in the summer months. It is one of my favorite wildflowers. I took my granddaughters to the park and brought along my Sony to capture the wildflowers that were in abundance.
O'Day Park Wildflowers
O'Day Park is a 57-acre park in O'Fallon that features a lodge, playground, camping and miles of paths and trails throughout the park. Near the playground area, I discovered a paved trail that had lots of beautiful wildflowers along the sides. They were in full bloom during our visit, and I was able to capture several different types of Missouri wildflowers. Here are some of my favorite shots.
The photos in this section were all taken on my walks in my neighborhood. They were all taken with my iPhone. |
| Trumpet Vine |
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| Purple Coneflower and Golden Alexander |
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| Lance Leaf Coreopsis |
In My Yard
As I was looking at lists of Missouri wildflowers online, I noticed that many of the flowers in my flower beds are considered wildflowers. I know that all of them were started with a single clump given to me by and friend and all have spread like crazy. They make a colorful bordered on the side of my house.
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| Primrose |
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| Wild Geranium |
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| Bottle Brush Blazing |
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| Black-eyed Susan |
Learn More about Wildflowers
There are many books to give you tips on photographing wildflowers. Here is one I found on Amazon.
Other Articles I have Written on Flower Photography
I love to photograph all kinds of flowers. Here are some other articles I have written over the years.
Remember the best Camera for Flower Photography is the One you Have with You!
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It is always so much fun to discover the beauty around us. Wildflowers are one of the most beautiful because they seem to thrive in very unexpected places, like the side of the road or at a river bank. No individual planted them there. I know the facts of science and nature, but I see the Hand of God in wildflowers. They bring me such inner peace, even if we did grab a clump and plant them in our own flower beds. As always, your photos are lovely, Mary Beth. I can almost feel the sunshine and I can definitely feel the Sonshine.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, as always. And these wildflowers definitely make wonderful subjects for your cameras. Wildflowers are every bit as beautiful in their own way as, say roses and other planned flowers. I've always loved the Queen Anne's Lace, which seems to be such a regal name for something that grows wherever nature intends. Thanks MBG, for this beautiful tour along nature's byways.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your beautiful photos of Missouri wildflowers, Mary Beth. As always, your mature photography is wonderful. I have always loved Queen Anne’s Lace, with its delicate blossoms, and the wild geranium, vibrant, long-throated trumpet vine and purple coneflowers are also favorites.
ReplyDeleteMary Beth, you photography is amazing and finding wild flowers on your walks is just one way to enjoy all that Mother Nature dishes out for us! Beautiful, I am aspiring to become as great a photographer as you are. I'll need many more years of practice though!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these gorgeous wildflowers with us. Your photographs are so beautiful! I love all wildflowers and it is always exciting to find them on walks and in our own gardens.
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