Orange Fire!
Another from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These Flame Azaleas were not numerous but they stood out from the green of the spring forest along the trail to Laurel Falls.
Canon 20D, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L, Gitzo 3530 tripod with Kirk BH-1 ballhead
Orange Fire! belongs to the following groups:
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dawndavies
wow what a stunning picture, will look fabulous in a frame, well done
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Dawn.
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful…..When pioneer botanist William Bartram discovered flame azaleas in 1791, he described the plant as “certainly the most gay and brilliant flowering shrub yet known.”
John Wright replied
Thank you Gary, your knowledge of history never ceases to impress me.
dawndavies
you are more than welcome, its delightful
Ellen
What a beautiful flower!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Ellen.
Megan Martin
Such a simple but elegant capture! Well done!
John Wright replied
Thank you Megan.
Leslie Battjes
Flame azaleas, eh? Very pretty flower…the color is so vibrant! Love it’s contrast to the grayish bark.
John Wright replied
Thank you Leslie.
Darren Henry
Really good shot John
John Wright replied
Thank you Darren.
Krys Bailey
How lovely to see these stunning blooms in the wild! Lovely shot, John!
John Wright replied
Thank you Krys.
Sean Farragher
great capture
John Wright replied
Thank you Sean.
kcranmer
Gorgeous shot John!!! Clarity and comp are beautiful!!
BTW…I got your email, sorry I didn’t respond yet but I will! :)
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Kellie.
Nikki Mulkern
Wonderful composition and colours, excellent shot!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Nikki.
Mary Campbell
Lovely balance between the orange and the grey..
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Mary.
kathy s gillen...
beautiful shot John
John Wright replied
Thank you Kathy.