Spider Mums are one of my favorite classes of Chrysanthemums. I love the wild structures and colors in some of the varieties of spider mums. Two of my favorite types of Spider Mums are the Coral Reef Chrysanthemums and the Natalini Chrysanthemums.
Coral Reef Chrysanthemum © 2011 Patty Hankins
The Coral Reef Chrysanthemums are a wonderful combination of colors – shades of red, orange and yellow. Every time I see them, they make me smile. And I’ve noticed that other people seem to have very similar reactions to these bright bold flowers.
© 2011 Patty Hankins
© 2011 Patty Hankins
© 2011 Patty Hankins
Last year, I photographed the Natalini Chrysanthemums for they first time. They are known for their long fine spectacularly pink petals. They quickly became one of my favorite chrysanthemums – something about the wonderful shade of pink and shape of the flowers!
© 2011 Patty Hankins
© 2011 Patty Hankins
© 2011 Patty Hankins
January 16, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Beautiful images. I love The light on The sezonu to last image. The light and shadow just bring out the structure of those amazing flowers. On some of those images I feel up you could even come closer, for tighter abstract shots.