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Photographed in the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Titusville, FL.
Gaillardia pulchella, Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Common names: Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Blanket Flower.
A butterfly attracting wildflower indigenous to most of North America east of the Rockies. It thrives in full sun with dry, sandy conditions and grows from 1-3 feet in height.
Shooting Info:
Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Shooting Date/Time 4/29/2008 7:21:31 AM
Shooting Mode Manual
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/640
Av (Aperture Value) 3.5
Light Metering Evaluative
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 6.0 mm
White Balance Cloudy
Constructive Critique Welcomed.