Nikkor 24-70/2.8 S @33mm, f7.1 (Photomatix fusion Natural 3 exp/1.4 EV range), Nikon Z 6 Afternoon (20th April); while most beech trees were in various stages of sprouting, some showed barely visible budding like this splendid crown. It’s down to individual differences that the trees often reveal at the same location among the trees of similar age. The location, microclimate and physical condition of a particular tree influence the start of the sprouting and paths of other processes. The freshly developed luminous leaves (for their shape) is a short, easily missed stage. Surrey Hills
Nikkor 24-70/2.8 S @24mm, f2.8, (Photomatix fusion Natural 5 exp/4 EV range), Nikon Z 6 Morning (8th May), a beech tree with the first fully developed leaves Surrey Hills
Yellow Archangel Milvus 35/1.4 @f2, Nikon Z 6 Half of May, early evening; other herbaceous plants spark from the fading blue, such as yellow archangel or bright pink red campion (in smaller numbers yet). 100% enlargement reveals distinct hairs on the petal cups (macro-like ability of the Milvus 35/1.4). The way the colours combine reminds of Ukrainian flag; let’s hope the peace will return soon. Surrey Hills
