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Primroses (purple / blue)

Now that the early spring flower season is mature and beginning to fade out, perhaps a little tribute to the ocean of flowers I get to enjoy every year in my garden.

All native species (I can count 10 maybe), developed and spread over decades, yet most prominent, or colorful I should say are the primroses: In the majority are the 'english' ones (Primula vulgaris), but there are also a couple of 'cowslip' ones (Primula veris). The former developed beautiful color variations over the years 😍, all natural!

I just recently educated myself a bit how this is coming about, quite interesting.

 

I would not say these are my favorite, but the simple fact that for a long time, I had only one single spot, one plant in my garden with this purple / blue color variation. That alone makes it special, but I also think it's gorgeous too.

 

 

Nikon D750 (full frame / FX) + MB-D16

Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AI-S prime

ISO100, 55mm, f/8, 1/320sec (-0.7EV)

single photo, handheld, manual focus

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Uploaded on April 10, 2024