Flower Photography

Utah is a beautiful state with a diverse environment. There are snow-capped mountain peaks, green forests, extensive lakes, snaking rivers, vast red deserts and pretty much everything in-between. This photoessay series is intended to exhibit that diversity through my photographs, and each part will have a specific theme. This article, which is Part 2 of The Diversity of Utah Landscapes in Color, is about flowers.

For some people, flower photography is the bread and butter of what they do. I’ve never considered myself a flower photographer, but in the spring and summer when there are beautiful blossoms all around, it’s hard not to find it an interesting subject for the camera. Utah seems like an especially good place to capture the blooming beauty, as there are many lush flower gardens and plentiful wildflowers to choose from, including sometimes one’s own front or backyard.

Flowers:

Vibrant Flowerbed – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – 4/29/2019

Little Blooms, Big Blooms – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 4/18/2017

Urban Flowers – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 4/18/2017

Summer Sun Blossoms – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X100F – 7/10/2018

At the Edge of the In-Between – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 5/28/2017

Dark Rose Blossom – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – 6/13/2019

Drops of Water on a Lily – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 7/2/2018

Yellow Tipped Petal Bloom – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 6/22/2018

Beeutiful – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 6/17/2018

Purple Flower Petals – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 5/28/2017

Purple Macro – Heber City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 10/2/2018

Bloom Purple – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – 6/1/2019

Butterfly Bloom – Heber City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 10/2/2018

Red Tulip – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 5/4/2018

Tulips – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 4/18/2017

Tulip Bloom – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 4/18/2017

Tulips by the Creek – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-E1 – 4/18/2017

Blossoms By The Pond – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 5/4/2018

Flowers By The Stream – Lehi, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 5/4/2018

Field of Flowers – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – 4/29/2019

Stay tuned for Part 3!

Salt Lake City: Temple Square Spring Splendor

Posted on May 7 by Ritchie Roesch

Vibrant Flowerbed – SLC, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

It’s spring, and of course that means spring blossoms. Flowers are in full bloom. Vibrant colors can be found everywhere. One of the more impressive places to see the spring splendor is Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Temple Square is an icon of the city, and a tourist attraction, with visitors coming from across the globe. In the spring the grounds are covered with blossoming flowers.

At Temple Square you’ll find well-kept grounds and interesting architecture. It’s a religious site, and there’s a chance someone might approach you regarding that. I’ve had that happen a couple of times, but it was only slightly awkward and it only happened a small number of times compared to how often I have visited. In other words, most likely you’ll be left alone. This is the church’s property, so be respectful should someone speak with you. It’s usually somewhat crowded, so you’ll blend in with all the tourists snapping pictures.

When I captured these pictures last week, I used a Fujifilm X-T30 with a Fujinon 35mm f/2 lens attached to the front. This is a good lightweight combination that’s great for walk-around photography. I spent about forty five minutes strolling the grounds. Temple Square is a great location for flower photography in the spring. Being an urban environment, it’s a bit unexpected. If you find yourself in Salt Lake City, it’s worth visiting.