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Mandy Lea Photo
March 27, 2017
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Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains NP has almo

Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains NP has almost 1600 different species of wildflowers!? Let me introduce you to Catesby's Trillium!! The trillium (a 3-petaled beauty) is one of the most abundant wildflowers in the park, but while most species of trillium sit atop their leaves and face upwards, the Catesby's Trillium is unique by hanging down below the leaves on a tall stem. The leaves remind me of the wings of a bird in flight! We saw just a few pristine blossoms on our hike tonight.

Woot! Found enough service to upload a video! Wake

Woot! Found enough service to upload a video! Wake up at 3:30am, shoot the stars, sunrise, and then take a drive through Big Bend with us!! Video link in bio!

Although we have moved on from Big Bend, the magic

Although we have moved on from Big Bend, the magic is lingering in my mind! From spring blossoms in the desert to spring blooms in the Smokies. Tomorrow I will post a "Day in the Life" video of photographing this beautiful sunrise. Happy Spring!

We just finished up a great workshop in Fredericks

We just finished up a great workshop in Fredericksburg, TX. The area is known for their wildflowers and wine, but since Texas has been crazy this year the snowpocolypse scared away the bluebonnets. I did manage to find this one pristine poppy though (and plenty of wine). Camping with everyone was so fun that it's hard to ruin a good time! 🔥⛺️
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This was shot on my @nikonusa D850 and Nikon 105 macro lens. It was an overcast day which gave the inside of the flower nice, soft lighting. I then held my Phottix M180 LED light underneath the flower pointed up to give it interesting backlighting.

I probably lost about 2 lbs today! It was easy, I

I probably lost about 2 lbs today! It was easy, I just lopped off about 12" of hair 😂 But seriously, I love this time of year when we visit my favorite stylist at @urbanhairatx and I get a little pick me up with fresh red. Also, the bourbon that followed didn't suck.

We just spent two beautiful weeks in a place that

We just spent two beautiful weeks in a place that means a lot to us, Big Bend. We began with many clear skies full of stars, but it ended with a couple of breathtaking skyscapes. We met new and old friends, ate way too much food, and showed the students our very favorite scenes. "Grateful" does not even begin to describe my life.

After our first workshop two students wanted to go

After our first workshop two students wanted to go out for a little bonus morning session. I was tired. I'm always too tired for the pre-sunrise shoots. But, I am so grateful that convinced me to go out. I'm pretty sure there is no problem in the world that the milky way can't make you forget for just a few minutes.

There was just a small window this morning when th

There was just a small window this morning when the moon was down and the milky way was up. Even as exhausted as we were, I convinced @kendrickcallaway to drive me out in the park. He slept in the car and I lacked creativity with my composition, but any milky way is better than no milky way! (yes, this applies to candy bars too)

Whether it's a colorful Texas sky, or the monochro

Whether it's a colorful Texas sky, or the monochrome shapes of the Rio, Big Bend never disappoints! These are some shots from last Fall and I can't wait to get down to the Spring blooms next week! 🌺🌵

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