In triplicate

[Wicked Dark]

An abundance of marsh marigolds -

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5687461430_5c56f9987f_b.jpg

I wasn't even bothered by the occasional direct sun; it made them seem more cheery somehow.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5030/5686961656_1e85a5457f_z.jpg

The light isn't as delicate as I wanted for this next one, but what can you do?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5685404724_cb5efa3a12_b.jpg

I'm so glad spring is here.

[Mad Aussie]

I'm so glad spring is here. Except for the bugs. Yeah, those I could do without. :yuck:

Spring wouldn't include so many pollenated flowers if it weren't for those bugs ;)

[Wicked Dark]

I don't think black flies pollinate anything. those are the worst.

[Mad Aussie]

I don't think black flies pollinate anything. those are the worst.
I'm sure they have some vital job they do that helps spring along :)

[Wicked Dark]

I'll take it out.

[Mad Aussie]

:rolleyes: You would too! ;)

[Iguanasan]

Black flies probably do have a very wonderful job in the circle of life but I still hate the (*#*$)#* things.

The images above, I like! :thumbup:

[Marko]

really digging the sharp detail in shot 3!

[Wicked Dark]

thanks guys. sorry to be so crabby. I was having a day that just got suckier and suckier. Anyway, to ruin the title of the thread and make it quadruplicate, here's the light I wanted when I shot the first batch.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/Macro-and-Close-up/i-tLZ5t5v/0/L/clothe%20yourself%20in%20richeskristen_smithmay%20 06%2C%202011img_0001.dng-51-L.jpg

[Hillbillygirl]

Very nicely done WD. Love that third shot.