1606_0964 Mistassini Primrose
I was thrilled to find an unfamiliar flowering plant in Banff during a 2016 camping trip there. The morning dew was still on its petals, and there was not the slightest breeze to create unwanted blur. Later, I identified it as a Mistassini Primrose. The most widely distributed wild primrose in North America, according to Wikipedia it "is considered rare or imperiled in many parts of its range. Its rarity is often related to its restrictive habit requirements, particularly toward the southern extent of its range. Habitats for this plant include damp cliffs, marshes, bogs, and the shores of lakes and rivers."
I found it in a wetland near the shore of Upper Waterfowl Lake. A fun and productive morning with my photo buddy Chris. We used to shoot together often when I lived on the west coast, so it was great to meet in the Rockies and find ways to dodge the tourist hordes. Getting up before dawn always works, as tourists are generally lethargic until 9 a.m.
I came away from that morning with the big three: landscape, wildlife, and macro shots. I posted the landscape yesterday. Tomorrow, the wildlife shot...
Photographed in Banff National Park, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2016 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
1606_0964 Mistassini Primrose
I was thrilled to find an unfamiliar flowering plant in Banff during a 2016 camping trip there. The morning dew was still on its petals, and there was not the slightest breeze to create unwanted blur. Later, I identified it as a Mistassini Primrose. The most widely distributed wild primrose in North America, according to Wikipedia it "is considered rare or imperiled in many parts of its range. Its rarity is often related to its restrictive habit requirements, particularly toward the southern extent of its range. Habitats for this plant include damp cliffs, marshes, bogs, and the shores of lakes and rivers."
I found it in a wetland near the shore of Upper Waterfowl Lake. A fun and productive morning with my photo buddy Chris. We used to shoot together often when I lived on the west coast, so it was great to meet in the Rockies and find ways to dodge the tourist hordes. Getting up before dawn always works, as tourists are generally lethargic until 9 a.m.
I came away from that morning with the big three: landscape, wildlife, and macro shots. I posted the landscape yesterday. Tomorrow, the wildlife shot...
Photographed in Banff National Park, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2016 James R. Page - all rights reserved.