Punk “Rhododendron maximum” in the forest with shaded trees and foliage in background. The blooms and leaves are in foreground in direct overhead sunlight.
Native NC “Rhododendron maximum” lit by the sun breaking though the canopy. Had to stop for this one as I ran along the awesome Julian Price Boone Fork Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken in July 2021. High humidity making for beautiful saturated colors. @altnps.bsky.social #nctrails #flowers