We arrived around noon, unpacked, then got settled in and just kicked back for the rest of the day. Then, after dinner I went down to the shoreline to check out sunset and possibly make a few images. Being careful to watch my footing on the uneven rock while looking for a suitable point of view, I noticed a small flower growing out of a crack in the dolostone. For reference, I grabbed a quick shot of it and made a note to come back in the morning with my macro lens.
Admittedly, I'm far from an expert when it comes to identifying flora and fauna, but I am learning and intend to photograph many of the species I encounter on the Bruce. This time with the help of my wildflower reference book and I was able to determine that the pretty little specimen was Bird's-Eye Primrose or Dwarf Canadian Primrose.
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Flowers are peculiar creations. With colours added to impress bugs (I am told), it's surely a huge added bonus that they are pretty to us humans - and how..! I pity the odd soul who fail see the beauty in nature. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Birgit. There is a whole new nature/photography experience for me now that we have a cottage on the Bruce Peninsula. It is a wonder to watch the land and nature morph as the seasons pass ... and this is still my first year here.
DeleteCousin Doug! This is beautiful! I am jealous of you and Lynn this week as I sit in the office. But I can't wait to come up this summer! (Amanda)
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda. I thought of posting a photo of the view from my "office" window looking out to the bay ... butI thought you may have been tormented enough by Lynn with her txt photos every day ;-)
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