Flower Photos: Spring Flowers in Atlanta 2024

Spring has been sprung for a few weeks now here in Georgia.  But, there have been plenty of spring showers to go with them.  Fearing that thunderstorms would wipe them out, I took these quick photos of some local spring flowers on a damp and rainy day.

Looking Down into a Red Tulip

All of these photos were taken with a Samsung S21FE mobile phone and I think they turned out brilliantly.  The main photography technique I used here was stopping the car, getting out, and taking photos when I had the opportunity.  I think the rains have beaten down many of these flowers in the past couple of weeks so I'm really glad that I did.

Pink and yellow flowers that provide a brilliant backdrop for tulips

Overall, when you look at the entire flowerbed, the effect at this condo building is quite dazzling.  As I look at this photo now, I wish I could have maneuvers to hide fire hydrant.  A different perspective would have put it behind the tree in the background.

A flower bed arrangement popping with red tulips and color

The angle below provides a more interesting perspective with fewer distractions. In this shot, I tried to focus on the second tulip in the flowerbed instead of the tulip in the foreground.  I'm not totally sure it worked since the foreground is really dominated by the first tulip.

Focusing at the tulips beyond the foreground

We'll close this one out with another down the snout view of a tulip.  This cell phone camera is truly amazing.  Sometimes, it is difficult to justify excursions with a more proper camera.

Another shot down into a tulip

For more information on how to photograph flowers, check out Creative Flower and Plant Photography by Molly Hollman on Amazon.

Bird Photo: Great Blue Heron

Here is a quick shot of a Great Blue Heron near a community pond close to the Chattahoochee River and the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

Great Blue Heron

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a majestic wading bird commonly found across North America, from Alaska and southern Canada to Central America, with some populations migrating to the Caribbean and northern South America for winter. Standing up to 4.5 feet tall with a wingspan exceeding 6 feet, this heron is often seen stalking shallow waters in marshes, estuaries, lakes, and rivers, patiently hunting for fish, crustaceans, and small vertebrates with its sharp, dagger-like bill. Its slate-blue plumage, elegant neck, and slow, deliberate movements make it a striking subject for photographers. While some herons are year-round residents in milder climates, others migrate seasonally, often forming loose colonies during breeding season in wetlands or forested areas near water.

[For more information on birds found in Georgia, check out the Birds of Georgia Field Guide on Amazon.]