Mountain Marsh Marigold in Beartooth Mountains
The Mountain Marsh Marigold is mis-named because it's a closer relative of the buttercup than of a true marigold. It has only sepals, and no petals, but failing to examine it closely will cause…
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Arrowleaf Balsamroot: Rocky Mountain Tough Guy (Leica M9)
Tough Guy of the Rockies: Arrowleaf Balsamroot Leica M9, Zeiss 35/2.8C The Arrowleaf Balsamroot is the first wildflower that shows itself on drier and rockier slopes in the Northern Rockies. It starts to…
Pointedtip Mariposa Lily, Bob Marshall Wilderness (Photo, Sigma DP2)
Pointedtip Mariposa Lily (Calochortus apiculatus), Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana Sigma DP2, ISO 50, f/2.8, 1/160 sec. This post is dedicated to my wife Stephanie because her favorite types of photos that I bring…