Sprengelia sprengelioides
This little trio of monochrome wildflowers are of the species Sprengelia sprengelioides , an Australian native that grows in heath land in very sandy soil.
They were photographed along Plot’s Fire Trail in the Lake Innes National Park , just south of Port Macquarie , NSW, Australia, on late winter day.
As the flowers are white, the foliage and the background rather dull, I opted for B&W to better show off the little blooms.
Fuji S9600: RAW, Macro, f/3.1 @ 1/280sec, ISO80, Hand held.
S7RAW & Photoshop CS.
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WILDFLOWERS: PLOT’S FIRE TRAIL
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Sprengelia sprengelioides
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Prasad
Oh Dennis, this is nostalgic!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Prasad,
So glad you are first to spot this one and I thank you for leaving such a touching and encouraging comment for my mono floral efforts.
GB
Dennis
Anne Smyth
lovely little blooms and a lovely springy name…
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Anne,
I like that – “springy name”. 8-)
Your interest in “springy” things and your supportive and encouraging comment are much appreciated. So glad it caught your eye.
GB
Dennis
ECGardner
Perfect composition and I love the use of black and white here. It highlights beautifully their form and makes for great contrast with the surroundings.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day EC,
The B&W choice was this photograph’s saving grace. If it had not worked this was headed for the virtual rubbish tip.
Happy this trio caught your discerning eye and a warm thank you for your great encouraging “Perfect…” wrap for my lying-on-the-ground efforts.
GB
Dennis
Judith Winde
I can only go by your esplanation on how this looked in color, but it looks spectacular in black & white! Great job, Dennis!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Judith,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
debsphotos
Wonderful detail as ever Dennis!! Like it in the b/w!! (to be honest..did’nt think I would!!) but this works well!!!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deb,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
Maximus
nostalgic, yes symbolic too. gorgeous – absolutely. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Max,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
Stevie Mancini
Good morning Dennis,
I think this is beautyful mate. The Mono looks really well. Nice strong contrast with good sharp detail. Yea, cool shot well made!!
Stevie
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Stevie,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
SharonD
It looks really good in the B&W.I like it.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sharon,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
salsbells69
expertly photographed. Wonderful piece. Well done~!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sal,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
Lindsay Knowles
I am not a fan of B&W but this is a gem Dennis. Well taken.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Lindsay,
A big THANK YOU for getting down ‘n’ dirty to view these Aussie wildflowers and for leaving such a great wrap for my feral floral efforts.
So happy you enjoyed the experience.
Just a thought: There would not be any colour photography if there has not been B&W photography. B&W can still provoke very strong responses due to its dramatic look and its ability to remove the distraction of multi-coloured backgrounds etc. Not to be brushed aside too lightly, I feel. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Basia McAuley
Looks beautiful in b&w.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Basia,
I agree, not just because it is mine but because this was one of those images that just fitted B&W so well due to its ability to dispel the distracting affect of colour and background.
Many thanks for taking a walk along the trail and getting down low to admire these otherwise ordinary little Aussie wildflowers and for leavig such a great wrap for my efforts.
GB
Dennis