Kip’s Comments - July 17, 2026
Artistic or Specimens?
Squinting was my word of the morning as I looked to the east during my early morning prairie walk. A bright spot in the sky warned of another warm day coming our way. During my exploring though, the temperatures were cooler and the scenery was pretty.
As I studied the wildflowers I composed images with two styles in mind. For plants I don’t often see I shot specimen type photos. More common plants were photographed in a more artistic style. And, I did not limit my efforts to “Peak of the Year” blossoms.
When I reviewed my images for the day I was pleased. I think I captured the essence of a prairie. I hope you think so too. (Imagine some of these printed on canvas and hanging in an office. I think they might look pretty nice.)
Big Bluestem and Rising Sun - Image 1123314
False Sunflower - Image 1123393
Dying False Sunflower - Image 1123317
False Sunflower - Image 1123462
Dying Purple Coneflower - Image 1123375
Gray-headed Coneflower - Image 1123492
Ironweed - Image 1123562
Obedient Plant - Image 1123623
Pale Indian Plantain - Image 1123625
Wholeleaf Rosinweed - Image 1123656
Big Bluestem and Rising Sun - Image 1123263
