The Bloodroot is a popular flower although it is an import from eastern USA, it is not native to the west coast. The name comes (naturally enough) from its reddish sap. The flowers are about 15cm above the soil, they appear early in the spring before their leaves unfold.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D200
2006/04/08 11:54:41.5
Color
Data Format: RAW (12-bit)
Compression: None
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2595)
Lens: 105mm /2.8
Focal Length: 105mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
1/160 sec - F/16
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 320
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Cloudy
AF Mode: AF-S
Tone Comp: Auto
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off