Botanicals: Anne Rusk Photography

Sweet Succulent

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:36:52 GMT

]]>The Denver Botanic Garden had these succulents and many others planted along the Orangery. They are typically there, but this time, the symmetry and soft colors caught my eye. It was as if these were new, clean, and fresh plants waiting for me to take their picture.

Nature's Mullett

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:58:41 GMT

]]>This beautiful 'Nanuq' Daylily is so perfectly formed, but it is all business on top and fun on the bottom!

Beautiful Thyme

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:29 GMT

]]>Hudson Gardens, Colorado

Floral Wave Surfer

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:58:45 GMT

]]>I was set up with my tripod to view this perfect floral wave when a tiny flower from the adjacent plant landed in the pipeline. After the next gust, the surfer was gone, but it was a good ride while it lasted!

Mexican Sunflowers

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:52:22 GMT

]]>This bush had so many blossoms, it was an amazing display of color! Each was unique and interesting in itself, but together they were really wonderful to experience.

Full of Grace

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:58:42 GMT

]]>The simple arch and graceful curls of this blossom are mesmerizing.

The Perfect Bloom

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:58:43 GMT

]]>This evening I was serenaded by bagpipes from a nearby wedding as I wandered the gardens in awe of the beauty surrounding me.

Afternoon Delight

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:38:02 GMT

]]>California Poppies glow in morning sunshine.

Bright Poppy Landscape

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:32 GMT

]]>The California Poppies were poppin' at the Denver Botanic Garden!

Poppy Torch

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:45:30 GMT

]]>When the sunlight fills a California Poppy cup, it lights up with such intensity.

This Little Light of Mine

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:38 GMT

]]>This bright orange California Poppy reminded me of the children's song!

Pink Water Lily

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:17 GMT

]]>This perfect water lily was taunting me for not bringing all my photo gear during a trip to the Hudson Gardens.

Begonia Caught in the Act

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:21 GMT

]]>This begonia bush was inside the tropic greenhouse in the Denver Botanic Garden. The location made photography especially difficult since there is a fan blowing all the time in there. These delicate flowers moved with the slightest breeze!

Begonia Curls

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:19 GMT

]]>In the Denver Botanic Garden there is a begonia bush with these white flowers. At first glance, they may seem uninteresting, but once you look underneath, you are greeted by these furry curls. Such a pleasant surprise!

Frilly Iris

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:22 GMT

]]>The iris display at Hudson Gardens is second to none! The varieties are so intriguing and beautiful.

Freckled Iris

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:02:27 GMT

]]>The spots on this iris were so defining, I had to get up close to show them off!

Those Curves

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:58:42 GMT

]]>The colors were really blooming at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Unraveling

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:52:13 GMT

]]>This beautiful bud was just unraveling into a flower. I love the swirl and the promise of color!

Disheveled

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:52:20 GMT

]]>The petals are going every which way with no semblance of order. I loved the yellow extending in all directions.

Shine

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:52:23 GMT

]]>This flower had such strong lines and beautiful highlights. It stood apart from the rest of the bunch and shone on its own.

Color Wheel

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:52:14 GMT

]]>The complementing colors of this flower and its background were awesome!

Standing Straight

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:50:38 GMT

]]>In one of the beautiful gardens at the Botanic Garden.

Calla's Curves

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:07:53 GMT

]]>These two calla lilies were leaning together in a flowerbed at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Just look at those curves!

Purple Calla Lily

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:52:09 GMT

]]>Purple Calla Lily in the Orangery at the Denver Botanic Gardens this spring.

Calla Black and White

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:50:43 GMT

]]>While this bloom is actually a very beautiful pink color, I felt drawn to its black and white contrasting dynamic more than it's colors.

Curvaceous Calla

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:50:56 GMT

]]>I wandered back to the Botanic Gardens today. More flowers were blooming outside, but this Calla took much of my attention this afternoon.

Glory of the Snow

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:56:00 GMT

]]>These little flowers were only about 2 inches high covering the ground under daffodils at the Botanic Garden. I had never heard of the Glory of the Snow, but they may be my new favorite spring flower!

Beaming Iris

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:08:02 GMT

]]>It was an overcast day on Mother's Day weekend which meant it was a perfect day for photography! The iris patch at Hudson Gardens in south Denver is unrivaled in it's beauty, variety, and accessibility. This yellow iris was standing tall above the other just begging for a portrait!

Green Leaves

(Anne Rusk Photography) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:19:30 GMT

]]>Wandering around the Botanic Garden Orangery surrounded by Orchids, I found this greenery filling the space between flowers. I love the gleaming white hairs and how they seem to demand attention among the most beautiful flowers in the world.