Sunday, April 22, 2012

Picturing pitchers

A post of few words this evening as I spent today on mundane chores, but got lost this afternoon in pitcher picture heaven.

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These blooms may look the same as the flowers from the white pitcher plants, but they’re not.  These are only a little over an inch wide and only rise about six inches from the savannah floor.

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They are the blooms of the parrot’s beak pitcher plant.  Once insects are lured inside the ‘beak’, a small trap door closes, and it’s curtains for the bug!  This pitcher plant is very small and spreads its beaks under the grasses.  This was a new plant for me, and I really had to search on hands and knees for it.  Cool beans!

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Once I got back on my feet, Emma and I took a rest at one of the benches along the Dees Trail.

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

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29 comments:

  1. John and CarolApril 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Wow! The pitcher flowers are stunning.

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  2. meowmommaApril 22, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Bless you for you done well! ....to continue on with the Heaven theme!!!!!

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  3. dianaApril 22, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Oh my Judy! You have out done yourself! These are absolutely gorgeous!
    Thanks for introduction of a new to me wildflower. :)

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  4. MichelleApril 22, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Really beautiful!!

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  5. Muffy's MarksApril 22, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgeous pictures. Well worth getting down and gritty to get the shots.

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  6. SherryApril 22, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Cool Beans isn't the half of it. These are gorgeous. You are SO lucky! I would LOVE to accompany you and Emma on these outings.

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  7. Sue and DougApril 22, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    great pictures of the pitchers!!!

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  8. Al BossenceApril 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Nice Pitchers for sure:))

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  9. The Odd EssayApril 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Your pitchers are worth a thousand words!

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  10. HappytrailsApril 22, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Great pics of the pitchers! Nothing wrong with just seeing you pretty captures.

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  11. Sam&Donna WeibelApril 22, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    such a beautiful plant can understand you fascination'Donna

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  12. Bob and JoApril 22, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Great pics

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  13. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009April 22, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    I have never seen pitcher pictures so beautiful. I actually know nothing about the flower but love looking at the photos. Thanks for doing such a super job!

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  14. RobbieApril 22, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I have never seen a Pitcher plant but I sure would like to, they are lovely!

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  15. Carol KApril 22, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Pitcher picture heaven is right! Outstanding, Judy!

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  16. Pam April 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Gorgeous Pitchers!! Makes my trilliums I shot today pale in comparison!

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  17. Janice Williford EvansApril 22, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Just wonderful. . .makes me know I will need to make more of an effort to visit the pitcher plant area in the Big Thicket National Preserve in Kountze TX. . .I didn't realize what I've been missing. . .thanks for sharing!

    Janice
    ReadyToGoFullTimeRVing.com

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  18. MerikayApril 22, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Your walks are a lot flatter than mine! Lucky you.

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  19. GraceApril 22, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    Hi Judy, I read your blog quite often but I don't think I've ever commented. You brought me out today with your excellent pitcher plants photos! A few years back I volunteered in the greenhouse at our local botanical gardens here in Tucson. I photographed the pitcher plants and every time I looked at those photos, they made me laugh. It was like they were having a conversation. So, what's a gal to do but get into Photoshop and put together a couple of setups for paintings. You can see them here:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8811319@N06/2790575833/in/photostream
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8811319@N06/2791425756/in/photostream

    The titles tell you the conversation they are having. The second one was actually in a gallery show for humorous paintings. I just had to share them with you since this is the second time you've shown the pitcher plants.

    Great blog! Grace

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  20. ErinApril 23, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    The true sign of a photographer - get low, get close :-)))

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  21. Jeannie and EldyApril 23, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Wow! Beautiful! thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos...

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  22. RickApril 23, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Sometimes a whole lot of words just aren't necessary - great photos!

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  23. TravelingLongdogsApril 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    These are really unique plants and you capture them so well.


    http://travelinglongdogs.blogspot.com/

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  24. JOApril 23, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I love the pitcher plants. I also love the way the cranes make themselves orange. Beautiful pictures.

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  25. Dennis and DonnaApril 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Girlfriend, you need to strap on some knee pads for all your crawling through the wetlands...and maybe get one of those bee keeper hats to keep off the "skeeters!"...Has Nat Geo called you yet for permission to publish your picture/Pitchers???Well, if they havent ..THEY SHOULD!!!!!!

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  26. Carol KerrApril 24, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    What beautiful pictures Judy!

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  27. Lee and LoralieApril 24, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    your pictures are always soooo amazing! Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately we did not make it to the nature reserve in Eufaula, but I put it on my list for the next time through.

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  28. squawmamaApril 24, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    What gorgeous photos ~ I really enjoyed them... Glad you are having a great time there!
    Have fun & Travel safe
    Donna

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  29. TexCynApril 26, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Just beautiful!

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