Kip’s Comments - May 5, 2026
In Search Of… Back to My Roots
Way back when, a long time ago, I began to take outdoor photography serious by focusing on wildflowers. My initial efforts centered on ordinary wildflowers. Over time I expanded my searches with my lenses beyond flowers to wildlife and scenic images. Today I concentrated again on wildflowers, but only on more uncommon species.
During my hike I found two plant species I had not seen before and will feature them here. Included in my photos will be one common species - a wild columbine - that was my first of the 2026 wildflower season.
Bluntleaf Sandwort - Image 1095325
Bluntleaf Sandwort - Image 1095349
Smooth Carrionflower - Image 1095527
Upright Carrionflower - Image 1095628
Upright Carrionflower - Image 1095597
Jacob's Ladder - Image 1095395
Nodding Trillium - Image 1095475
Nodding Trillium - Image 1095442
Wild Columbine - Image 1095634
Over the years I have seen many plants constricted by autumn leaves. Today I found a bloodroot leaf constricted by an acorn shell.
Acorn vs Bloodroot Leaf - Image 1095240
And, since it was pretty, I will include a woodland and river image too.
Woodland and River Scenic - Image 1095372
