Madison Indiana Columbine
How about this, another post in one week, I had a little time today so I thought I would post this shot of a Wild Columbine shot just outside of my hometown of Madison. This little wildflower was shot up in a “holler” as we call our canyons around here, just outside the city limits.
The hills and “hollers” that surround our community offer a suitable environment to host the numerous wildflowers that appear each spring, many can found growing into the town itself. They actually make a beautiful addition to the more cultivated gardens that dot our city, some adapt very easily and others don’t seem to fare as well.
Flowers such as the Columbine have flourished in many of the local gardens but others such as the Large Flowered Trillium have never been able to adapt, I guess this gives me a reason to get out and hike and shoot a few images each spring.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.
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Hello my name is Bernie Kasper and I am a photographer from Madison, a small town located in the Southeastern part of Indiana on the banks of the Ohio River, the area I call home has a rich diversity of topography and wildlife that make it a special place. From the canyons and waterfalls of Clifty Park to the wetlands of the Muscatatuck NWR the area is rich in photographic opportunities, hopefully I will be able to convey the beauty of the area and share any info as well about this place I call home
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Hello Bernie,
What a coincidence — I was out just last night photographing wild columbines here in Southcentral Alaska. Looks like exactly the same flower you have there in Indiana. One thing I didn’t get in my shots that you did with this one is the dew, which really adds to the shot. The tiny details beyond lighting and composition can make such a difference. After seeing your shot, I’m thinking I’ll set the alarm for extra early Saturday morning and see if I can’t get back out there and accomplish a little “dew dilligence.”
Meanwhile, thanks once again for the inspiration.
km
Beautiful job, Bernie! I love the way the light plays across the bottom of the blossom and onto the leaf below. Exquisite!
A gorgeously displayed flower in a wonderful photo. Very beautiful.
How beautiful! That’s really an inspiring photo Bernie!
I love Columbine. This one is truly grand. Like a little hat.
this is amazing. the flower and the photo too. excellent colors
Very pretty. I love the effect of the dewdrops.
Very cool Bernie, great styling…
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This is a beauty, Bernie! What a treat to see ‘how you do it’……and the drops make it more perfect. Your lighting is fantastic and exactly what the flower needed. Thanks!
Another stunning flower portrait Bernie. Looks like it evolved from the Amazon, it is so exotic.
The red color is really pretty – I haven’t seen one like that before – well done!
I love the small drops of dew on the wild columbine, and I love the way the light is on the picture. It looks so soft and fresh!
When working in the field, do you ever use something for backgrounds – like a chunk of black mat board or whatever – to help isolate the flowers?
MDW
wow, what a beautiful shot Bernie, the black background goes very well with the colorful subject
This has the classic “Bernie” look. I love its gentle lines and those droplets are the icing on the cake (or the honey mustard on the hot dog). There’s lots to see in this one image. It’s beautiful, Bernie!
Love the mist and the fact that it’s not quite open yet. Great composition!
Very nice image, I like them a bit on the dark side myself.
Lovely flower on a solid black background
gorgeous shots like nothing I’ve ever seen before. What kind of camera do you use?
Terrific shot, Bernie — so nicely composed.
Bobbie
Worthy of many looks. I have not seen these around here. Thanks for the introduction.
A very beautiful flower, well captured and the details are very sharp !
You have a nice series and collection of flowers, allowing us to see and appreciate different flowers across the world !
JH
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We’ll that just knocks my socks off. Your level of skill is unapproachable. Thanks for an incredible post.
Beautiful photo. Wild Columbine are truly my favorite wild flower.
Wow. This is just beautiful. Great photo!
Bernie, this picture drove me crazy. You didn’t say that you are professional photographer
You have enough bullets in your hand man. Load it and shoot to the aim… wish you all the success….
I am copying this picture with your permission, to put as a desktop in my Blackberry..
Sherin – http://investinternals.blogspot.com
(the above address I given in an intention to made a back link. If you don’t like, just inform me and I will remove the same
) I know this pic will get lots of attention… nice work friend. You are blessed with a good skill. I am thanking to god for that on behalf of you…
Sherin