Posted by Earnest (Oklahoma, United States) on 12 July 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.
It is a startling sight in a parched, dry landscape in the middle of summer when you happen upon a rock covered with yellow flowers. This photo was taken on a rainy day when the rock on which this plant is growing was covered with a puddle... I can't be specific about the identification of this plant. (A type of sedum)
That is quite a juxtaposition there, Earnest! To see a desert succulent in what looks like a Houston area marshland is a real treat! Great photo, and good work at being in the right place at the right moment.
12 Jul 2008 12:19am
@Eric Fry: Glad you noticed the unusual setting... I run on to blooming stonecrop in very hot dry conditions quite often but this was pretty amazing....
The plant is really enhanced by that pool of water, very well framed.
12 Jul 2008 5:04am
A beautiful plant... well done, Earnest!
12 Jul 2008 6:43am
I love sedums. They are so colorful and succulent looking. No pun intended. Lovely capture beside the water.
12 Jul 2008 1:56pm
Wonderful range of colors here with that yellow against the reflected blue sky.
12 Jul 2008 4:54pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks very much for the kind words...
PREVIEW ONLY
Add your comment ...
SONY DSC-W551/160 secondF/7.1ISO 1007 mm
wildflower
Walking the Crosstimbers
#gallery 8eed6e0b5b1915db7d3bc4785bf40726
#gallery cdaed4a66668e90b00d8003187d42157
#gallery 6e62b92a651f0c44fd4e277ee6f6b968
Walking the Crosstimbers