Great Gulf Wildflower Extravaganza 7-29-12

[J&J]

We had a chance to spend the day in the Great Gulf and to witness a wildflower extravaganza. Lots of different flowers blooming and not just in one's and two's but hundreds and even thousands in some cases. It was an in the clouds day but that often leads to much brighter colors in the flowers. Sunshine doesn't diminish the colors. Here's a small sample of what we saw and be prepared for lots of Harebell pictures. Just another fun day in the Whites!

Alpine Goldenrod.

Harebell.

More Harebell.

Even more Harebell. I warned you.

The inner workings of a Harebell.

Boott's Rattlesnake-root.

Close up of Boott's Rattlesnake-root flower.

There was one small patch of white Harebell.

Again with the Harebell.

Mountain Sorel.

Pale Painted Cup.

Lots of Harebells.

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Thank you!

Just tremendous!

KDT

 

[Quietman]

Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more Harebell!!!

Thanks for the Harebell fix!

 

[erugs]

Very nice. So many wildflowers in bloom and captured so well.

 

[Tim Seaver]

Tired: More Cowbell!
Wired: More Harebell!

Nice find on the white harebell. Looks like you had perfect "bright overcast" lighting for this exploration. Very nice!

 

[Jimmy Legs and Little D]

Still so many beautiful wildflowers along the trails. More Harebell, please....

Donna

 

[blaze]

beautiful photos! one of my favorite spots in the Whites.

 

[una_dogger]

Wow -- so beautiful! Mind sharing what trails you used?

 

[Puck]

I was in Alpine Garden and Bigelow Lawn this past weekend...incredible time of year. I also had bluets and some three toothed cinquefoil in bloom..and the Mt Avens are putting on a good show. Great pics by the way. when you are ready to do it I will buy your book.

 

[J&J]

Wow -- so beautiful! Mind sharing what trails you used?

The headwall of the Great Gulf trail. Take a car up!

 

[mtruman]

Gorgeous! I always love your wildflower photos. The flowers are beautiful and the images are fantastic. What are you using for a camera?

 

[NeoAkela]

Nice! Big green square for you - wonderful photos!

 

[forestgnome]

Beautiful!!! Awesome images, John! Thanks for sharing