Spotted Beebalm

Gallery: FloraPosted August 24, 20187,208 views2 comments

Monarda punctata
A member of the mint family. Also known as Horsemint. It grows wild from NE Canada down through the Atlantic Gulf Coastal plain over to Texas and New Mexico. It is generally a plant of meadows and prairies on sandy upland soils. It is well liked by honey bees and bumblebees.

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Camera Info:   Nikon D750, HH
Lens:   VR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length:   300mm
Focus Mode:   AF-C
AF-Area Mode:   Group Area AF
VR:   ON
Aperture:   f/6.3
Shutter Speed:   1/160s
Exposure Mode:   Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.:   0EV
Metering:   Matrix
ISO Sensitivity:   ISO 800
57% of full frame
PP in LR/PS CC 2018, Topaz Studio, Camera Raw filter, TK sharpen for web

Comments

2 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 26, 2018 at 9:55 AM

Phil, I saw some of this in a pollinator garden yesterday during a local wildlife celebration and my first thought was that they had mislabeled the plant. Hard to see this a part of the Monarda family. cool

The pink leaves and colored flowers stand out very well here. The local versions weren't in nearly this good condition. This view makes it look much more attractive as a garden addition.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 27, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Phil: Nice find and a superior image. If this was single capture I really like your DOF management. Two thumbs up.>=))>
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Single capture and a tilt shift focus blur.

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