Delphinium nudicaule set against the Rogue River
of Erythronium montanum in the Olympic Mountains. Sometimes an unusual background can be found to illustrate the habitat as shown in the photo of Delphinium nudicaule poised above the canyon of the Rogue River in Oregon. Bringing a landscape perspective to alpine plant photography is very rewarding as the habitat setting enhances the beauty of these very special plants. Advanced compact cameras are relatively simple and lightweight and eliminate the need to carry a tripod. Of course, macro photography is something else again, and the sort of camera I use is unsuitable if you prefer to take plant portraits with the background out of focus. But you can hike longer distances and find even more plants to photograph! But here is a warning. Once you try this method it becomes highly addictive.
Exploring the Flora of the Blue Ridge
Asheville, North Carolina – May 2-5, 2013
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