In early April I was able to return to a couple of my favorite local spots to photograph wildflowers. We’d had some pretty bad weather – cold, rain, wind and even a few snow squalls – so I wasn’t sure what I’d fine. I was really happy to see the even with all the challenging weather – the wildflowers were blooming – and looking absolutely wonderful.
Here are a few more photos from Bull Run Regional Park in Virginia and the C&O Canal National Park in Maryland.
Virginia Bluebells – mertensia virginica
Virginia Bluebells – mertensia virginica © 2016 Patty Hankins
Virginia Bluebells – mertensia virginica © 2016 Patty Hankins
Virginia Bluebells – mertensia virginica © 2016 Patty Hankins
Dutchman’s Breeches – dicentra cucullaria
Dutchman’s Breeches – dicentra cucullaria © 2016 Patty Hankins
Dutchman’s Breeches – dicentra cucullaria © 2016 Patty Hankins
Trout Lily –
Trout Lily – erythronium americanum © 2016 Patty Hankins
Trout Lily – erythronium americanum © 2016 Patty Hankins
Toadshade Trillium – trillium sessile
Toadshade Trillium – trillium sessile © 2016 Patty Hankins
Toadshade Trillium – trillium sessile © 2016 Patty Hankins
Toadshade Trillium – trillium sessile © 2016 Patty Hankins