by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 9, 2017 | Lamiaceae Family
I spent a few wonderful hours photographing with other members of the DC Flower Safari at the Soleado Lavender Farm in Dickerson, Maryland on Sunday morning. There were several varieites of lavender in bloom, plus a pond with relections and lots of wildlife. We all had a wonderful time photographing.
I thought I’d share a few of my photos from the farm with you today.
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Reflection at the Pond © 2017 Patty Hankins
Since there are so many varieties of lavender planted at Soleado Lavender Farm, there should be lavender in bloom through at least the middle of July. In additional to photographing at the farm, you can pick your own lavender at the farm, or you can buy soaps, lotions and other products made from farm-grown lavender.
I will be teaching photography workshops at the Soleado Lavender Farm on June 24 and July 8. We’ll spend a little time talking about photographing lavender and then head into the fields to photograph. The workshops run from 8 to 11 AM and are limited to 15 participants in each workshop. You can find more information about the workshops and register for either of them on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/morning-lavender-farm-workshops/
Not sure if one of these workshops is right for you, just drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 7, 2017 | Lamiaceae Family, Liliaceae Family
Continuing with all the tulip photos I took to get ready for my May solo show Tulipmania – today I’m sharing a set of photos of some pink & yellow tulips. What I found most fascinating about these tulips were the way the petals curled back on one flower and the combinations of shades of pink in another flower.
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
Pink & Yellow Tulip © 2017 Patty Hankins
by hankinslawrenceimages | May 15, 2017 | Lamiaceae Family
Several years ago I photographed some pocketbook flowers – and ever since then I’ve been hoping to see more of them. Recently, I spotted some at a local botanical garden so just had to stop and photograph them. Pocketbook flowers are one of those flowers that once you see them – you never forget them – they look like little puffy women’s purses. The ones I recently photographed were Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers (Calceolaria integrifolia).
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
Kentish Hero Pocketbook Flowers © 2017 Patty Hankins
by hankinslawrenceimages | Sep 26, 2011 | Flowers, Lamiaceae Family, Photo Locations, Texas, Wildflowers
Salvia & Blanketflowers © 2011 Patty Hankins
The Salvia’s are a very colorful diverse member of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family. While I was in Texas earlier this year – I had the opportunity to photograph Engelmann’s Salvia (salvia engelmannii) – which is native only in Texas. When I was photographing these wonderful purple and white flowers – I had no idea that Texas was the only state they grew in – so I’m very glad I spent time photographing so many of them.
© 2011 Patty Hankins
Engelmann’s Salvia is named in honor of Georg Engelmann (1809-1884). Born in Germany, Engelmann immigrated to the United States in the 1830s where he practiced medicine. After developing an interest in botanical studies, Engelmann became well-known for his studies including work on identifying cactuses and vines. Engelmann’s reserach on grape vines played a major role in preserving the French wine industry when many vineyards in France were infested with Phylloxera vastatrix, a small insect. Engelmann identified varieties of native to the US grape vines that were resistant to Phylloxera vastatrix and arranged to have millions of shoots and seeds shipped to France.
© 2011 Patty Hankins
Engelmann’s Salvia blooms in the spring. It grows to about 2 feet tall with a single spike of flowers on each stalk. It is also known as Engelmann’s Sage
© 2011 Patty Hankins
More information about Engelmann’s Salvia can be found at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the USDA Plant Profiles
© 2011 Patty Hankins
by hankinslawrenceimages | Sep 17, 2011 | Asteraceae Family, Flowers, Lamiaceae Family, New Photos, Photo Locations, Texas, Wildflowers
Salvia & Blanketflowers © 2011 Patty Hankins
I’ve recently added a new photo – Salvia & Blanketflowers – to my Beautifulflowerpictures.com website.
Yes – another photo of Texas Wildflowers. Whenever I head to a new location to photograph wildflowers I always hope to find a field full of local wildflowers. When I spotted this set of Engelmann’s Salvia (Salvii Engelmannii) and Texas Blanketflowers (Gaillardia pulchella) I knew I’d found the scene that would represent a field of Texas wildflowers. The Salvia has wonderful shades of purple – that contrast so nicely with the bright yellow & red in the blanketflowers. I just smile everytime I look at this photo – it brings such great memories of the beauty I saw in Texas.
This photograph is available as either a 12 X 18″ or 20 X 30″ gallery-wrapped canvas. You can order Salvia & Blanketflowers from my website.
