Cloudy weather and dense shade
Growing in fairly dense shade and with many overcast days, these guys seem to be much paler than previous years when I recall them as having more color. I've cropped close ups of the flowers.
As an image, I like this close in crop from the previous photo. However, as an accurate photo, I'm afraid f2.4 doesn't provide enough depth of field to get crisp detail in the center.
I think I might print and frame this one.
Normally not so pale -- the skies have been overcast the past week or so.
echinacea purpurea in full shade
This is the fate that awaits a sun lover who has been overtopped by oaks, persimmons and black locust. Last year didn't fare much better, as seen by the left over stalk.
echinacea purpurea in full shade
This is the fate that awaits a sun lover who has been overtopped by oaks, persimmons and black locust. They are seeking light toward the north east since that is the only direction not fully shaded during most of the day. In additon, the weather has been overcast for several days prior.
