Lens-Artists Challenge #345: My Go-To Places
Like other team members already expressed here, my go-to places vary a lot, sometimes daily. As long as I have my camera handy, I’ll be comfortable. When I read John’s Lens-Artists challenge for the week, My Go-to Places, I began to think about what I wanted to feature. I had a favorite spot this week where I spent some time photographing local fauna. Then, on Saturday, that all changed. I decided to get photos right here at home.
The featured image above is from a couple of nights ago. I shot it using my Samsung S23 cell phone. The brushstrokes in the sky caught my attention.
Since we moved here in July 2024, we have been adding some color to our courtyard and backyard. These are the most recent additions in macros.
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is a small perennial shrub that grows to 2-3 ft (61-100 cm) tall. It produces flowers that can be red, pink, purple, orange, or white. Ours are this soft orange variety. Hummingbirds and bees love these flowers.
Like many plants, Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is also known as Bugleweed, Ajuga, and several other names. They grow 2.0–19.7 in (5–50 cm) tall and produce intensely blue or violet flowers.
Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii), also known as Palmleaf Mistflower, has always been a favorite of mine. This perennial can grow to 2 feet (61 cm) tall and is a magnet for butterflies. I can hardly wait to see what butterflies we will see. The flowers bloom from March through November.
The next two flowers are growing wild just beyond our backyard fence. I love how tiny these flowers are. Field Madder (Sherardia arvensis) is widespread in Europe and northern Africa as well as southwest and central Asia. Those tiny lilac flowers are only approximately 0.11 inches (3 mm) in diameter. The Yellow Woodsorrel or Hairy Buttercup (Ranunculus sardous) is native to Europe and can also be found in other parts of the world. The flowers are approximately 0.40 in (1 cm) in diameter.
Finally, here is another image of a Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa), also known as Pinklady. They are also covering several areas beyond our backyard fence. They grow approximately 1.5–2 in (4–5 cm). This one features a Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata).
Anne’s challenge last week led us to the beauty of abandoned things. Excellent images you posted. This week, John wants to find out about our go-to places. Be sure to check his post, and don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag when creating your post so we can easily find it in the Reader.
Next week, Sofia returns with another challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked these photos, you might also be interested in other posts featuring Cellpic Sunday, Evening Primrose, FOTD, Greggs mistflower, Lens-Artists, Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Sunset, Teravista, Texas, and other Wildflowers. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
Posted for John’s Cellpic Sunday and Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky.
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SoyBend
The Carpet Bugle is such a pretty color. I’ve never heard of that plant.
Egidio Leitao
It’s a very intense color. I had never heard of it until our landscaper suggested planting that here last year. I thought it would not make it through the winter, but it is thriving.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Scatti meravigliosi dei fiori!
Egidio Leitao
Grazie mille, Luisella.
Lindy Le Coq
This is a lovely post, Egídio. I’m going to look for Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii). I think it would do very well out here at Long Beach where deer graze freely, and the summers are very dry. Such a pretty flower, with many benefits to the environment!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Lindy. I hope you find the flowers there.
JohnRH
Great photos Egidio. I love the brushstrokes shot, and flowers are always a fave.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, John. The brushstrokes caught my eye, too.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Lovely photographs, flowers give us so much joy and it is lovely to see that you have them so near home.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Ritva.
Leya
Beautiful post with beautiful pictures of your place – love all your flowers and the little beetle too! I can fully understand this is a place to find harmony and relaxing. Love your macros.
Egidio Leitao
AC, thank you so much for your comments.
Leanne Cole
Great places to take photos Egidio, I think I would love them.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Leanne.
André
what an amazing light in the sky of your opening image, Egídio, wow!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, André. Yes, that sunset caught my eye for the light and clouds.
Sofia Alves
I’m not surprised you stayed close to home, with so many interesting subjects. Your flowers are lovely, Gregg’s Mistflower my favourite.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Sofia. It appears WP deleted all my comments. Sorry for this late reply.
Marsha
Gorgeous, Egidio. Your flowers are so fabulous. I love the details and the brilliant colors.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Marsha. Color is one thing I went for when we had these flowers planted.
Tina Schell
Beautiful post Egidio – the flowers are wonderful and captured perfectly! I’m sure spring and summer will be just gorgeous in your new home I’m sure! And I’m guessing even better year after year as they grow and flourish.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Tina. I was certain I’d replied to your comment, but I don’t see it in my post. Go figure.
restlessjo
I can see that you could lose yourself in the details of these flowers, Egidio. Your Macros are wonderful xx
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much, Jo.
Toonsarah
How lovely that your go-to place is right there at home, but with such beautiful flowers that’s hardly surprising!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sarah. I’m thankful for this roof over my head and its surroundings.
photobyjohnbo
When I read your post and saw your images, I thought of Dorothy’s line in the Wizard of Oz, “If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own backyard; because if it isn’t there, I never really lost it to begin with.”
Of course, I didn’t remember it exactly. Google reminded me. 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, John.
margaret21
It’s easy to see why your garden captivates you. Though you have had to work to achieve this little haven.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the comments, Margaret. I’m sorry for the late reply.
Anne Sandler
Your the flowers that surround your home are beautiful Egidio. It’s a great “go to place!”
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anne. It seems WP deleted all my responses to the comments I got here.