One of the early signs of spring is the emergency of the tiny stalks of Grape Hyacinths (g. Muscari). As their name suggest, these spiky little flowers look a bit like bunches of grapes. Most of the time grape hyacinths are bluish in color, but they come in other colors too and sometimes, as you can see in the second photo, there may be multiple colors on the same flower stalk.
I captured these images in the garden of my dear friend and neighbor Cindy Dyer. Cindy is used to seeing me skulking about in her garden and I usually am able to keep her informed about what is blooming in her own garden.
Using my short macro lens, I was able to capture some of the interesting patterns of these grape hyacinths. In the first image you can see how the little “grapes” grow in a spiral pattern. The second image shows how the “grapes” open up at their ends as they mature. I really like the way that both images feature the raised three-petalled impression on so many of the grapes—the shape looks almost like it was embossed.
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Magical photos.. how lovely!
I had no idea until recently that these come in more colors than that deep blue. The white is lovely.
I think that my friend Cindy has some that are light blue in color. I love to explore her garden when I have only a short period of time to spend on photography–most of my “normal” wildlife adventures require a time commitment of multiple hours.
Excellent close-ups, Mike
Thanks, Dan. I am reacquainting myself with my macro lens after using mostly telephoto lenses during the winter.
Great Images Mike!
Lovely
Love those macros,Mike! Incredible detail and texture.
Macro is really my first love, Chris. Each spring I get reacquainted with macro photography after a winter of shooting mostly birds.