2011 in Montana has had a cool and wet spring. The wildflowers are blooming a little later than usual, but when they come on, there are more blooms than the last few years. Lupine (Family: Fabaceae, Pea and Genus: Lupinus) has been very prolific this year. This field of Lupine is under an Pine tree overstory in the Bitterroot Mountains near Sweathouse Creek west of Victor, Montana, USA. Canon EOS 7D, 1/100s, f/5.6, ISO: 200, 140mm Cannon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM lens
This photo is included in my Lupine card series 1 and is available in prints, posters, etc.
Comments
Not quite as full here, but the poppies I threw in them are blooming too.
Both Lupine and wild Clematis were amazing here this year. I do love poppies, too!!!
– amontanaview
Such lovely Lupines :))))
Thank you Elaine. What a beautiful hike it was that day!
– amontanaview
BEAUTIFUL work,

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Thank you Ann, I just love your group. Thanks for all you do.
– amontanaview
Stunning capture! Love lupines, love this!!!
Thanks Angie. Lupines are a favorite of mine! The Bitterroots are so full of them and I never get tired of their beauty.
– amontanaview
Beautiful capture!!!! :))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thanks!!!:)))))))))))))))))))))))
– amontanaview
Great job, Merle. Another beautiful shot.
Bryan, as always, I appreciate your kind words. So nice of you to comment.
– amontanaview
Wow, I love lupins. Gorgeous photo.
Thanks David!
– amontanaview
Excellent! Congratulations on your feature!.*

Wow this is a beautiful bounty of flowers! Great shot!
Thanks Deez! Yes it is.
– amontanaview
My favorite wildflower – beautiful image that transports me to the mountains.
Exactly what I was hoping to accomplish…transporting viewers there! Thanks.
– amontanaview