Flowers, trees, grasses, clouds, blue sky...probably my most complex drop refraction, but it is a little dim in the early morning light..and I boosted it up a bit to compensate for the poor low-light performance of my little P&S.
Garry Oak meadows host more plant species than any other terrestrial ecosystem in Canada.(3) The Garry Oak trees (Quercus garryana) may be found interspersed with other trees such as Arbutus (Arbutus menziesii) and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). The understory may include shrubs such as Snowberry (Symphoricarpus albus) and Wild Rose (Rosa Nutkana), and/or grasses and flowering herbs.
Common herbaceous plants include: Camas (Camassia quamash), Shootingstar (Dodecatheon spp.), Chocolate lily (Fritillaria lanceolata), White Fawn Lily (Erythronium oregonum), Satin Flower (Sisyrnchium douglasii), Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum), Brodiaea, Western Buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis), Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa), Sea Blush (Plectritis congesta), Yellow Montane Violet (Viola praemorsa) and Deltoid Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza deltoidea).
More than 100 species of birds inhabit Garry Oak meadows, including rare or endangered species such as the Western Bluebird, Western Meadowlark and Coastal Vesper Sparrow. Lewis's Woodpecker, once common in Garry Oak meadows, has been extirpated from the west coast, and the Streaked Horned Lark has probably met the same fate.(3) Other common birds include Bushtits, Warblers, Towhees, Nuthatches, Owls, Swallows, Hummingbirds and Hawks.
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mac_raw 68 months ago | reply
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THIS SHOT IS WONDERFUL!
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Light ᶤˢ ᵒᶠᶠ [deleted] 68 months ago | reply
Again ! Woow!
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guerriere 68 months ago | reply
Very beautiful picture.
brian doucette 68 months ago | reply
Spectacular capture Evan.
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, fabulous!
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Bader Al-Ajeel 68 months ago | reply
Aamazing, I liked the reflection on the drop. Well done!!
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Lucy Nieto 68 months ago | reply
Sensacional ¡Gracias!
ShutterSam & DigiNee 68 months ago | reply
Another wonderful drop shot ---- think this is a 3 pointer - sweet and smooth through the hoop, no net!
Emily Kay Photography 68 months ago | reply
Amazing macro shot! Gorgeous composition!
delsignorem 68 months ago | reply
Beautiful , warm tones & bokeh ! Stunning refraction ! Marvelous detail, tones, line, contrast, texture, & depth ! Wonderful composition & capture ! Truly Gorgeous, Work of Beauty !! Superbly, Well Done !!!
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What a beauty! Congrats! :o)
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imagepeace 68 months ago | reply
LOVE THIS!
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Devotional Fine Art Photography | Lars Basinski 68 months ago | reply
Hope someday I can visit this wonderful place on earth.
This tiny insight reveals alot.
Wonderful!!!
frazz46 68 months ago | reply
Excellent shot Evan.....love your miniature worlds..!!!
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Marylyn Foon 68 months ago | reply
I love the water drop!
BANANAER_PUDDING! 67 months ago | reply
wow tht is amazingg
H. Palleiko Designs 58 months ago | reply
GORGEOUS photo.
Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team (Betsy Rose) 55 months ago | reply
You're very knowledgeable about Garry oak habitat. You might be interested in visitng our website, www.goert.ca.
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Wildlife Photography 41 months ago | reply
Great shot. I had the opportunity to spend some time sleeping amongst Garry Oaks when I visited the southern tip of Vancouver island a couple of years ago... it was really inspiring... much like this photo.