Well, there aren't many options for outdoor flowers at the moment. Fortunately I still have the Lincoln Park Conservatory. I suspect I'll be stopping by from time to time throughout the winter. This is a lovely purple orchid but I didn't copy down its Latin name (next time). Better on black...
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Uploading a few more fall pictures from a couple of weeks ago until I get the time to take some new pictures, hopefully of snow!
Better on black...
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Shrubs along the lakefront path in Chicago. I had been passing these shrubs for the last month on my "photo rides" along the lakefront, but for some reason I never stopped to shoot them. About a week ago I noticed that only a few leaves were left. Their color had started to fade but I found it to be more interesting due to a wider range of colors. It was the last opportunity I'd have to shoot those shrubs this season. I snapped a couple of quick shots during the last few minutes of direct sunlight. Shooting at 2.8 the few remaining leaves in the background reminded me of spring tulips.
Tags: bokeh Canon 100mm 2.8 IS L Canon Rebel T2i Chicago fall colors fall fall colors false flowers Faux Fleurs leaves light sunset
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This little plant stood out rather dramatically from the otherwise bleak November landscape. Better on black, I think...
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I spotted this spider on one of my favorite patches of tall grass just after sunset. I was fortunate to get this in focus hand held at f1.4 with the wind blowing in the low light. The spider struck an elegant pose dangling from the grass. City lights in the background.
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