Plum blossom is a unique flower in winter. It blooms proudly in the cold winter. This spirit of not fearing the severe cold has been praised by countless literati, poets and poets in our country for many years. Plum blossom has therefore become one of the Four Gentlemen. First, many people yearn for and learn from his character. As winter approaches, the plum blossoms in Hefei Plum Blossom Resort are gradually blooming. Let’s take a look. Botanical Garden

If you want to enjoy plum blossoms within the urban area of ??Hefei, the Botanical Garden can be said to be the "home field". Around the end of February, the winter plum blossoms have bloomed, and large plum blossoms have begun to steal the show. The botanical garden has 150 acres and more than 5,000 plum blossoms. They are mainly concentrated in the plum garden. In addition, there are also scattered ones on both sides of the main road, Xinyuan and Orchid Garden. The Botanical Garden will also hold a Plum Blossom Festival, where you can enjoy a splendid sea of ??plum blossoms.

Address: No. 123, Huanhu East Road, Shushan District

Bus lines: No. 8, 108, 156 Dashu Mountain

The plum blossoms in Dashu Mountain are mainly concentrated On both sides of the main road from the north of Dashu Mountain, garden technicians imported hundreds of large plum blossoms from Feixi and planted them on both sides of the road up the mountain. The red plums and white plums alternate in an elegant manner. In the West Expansion Scenic Area, wintersweet or plum blossoms are planted opposite the log house in Xiangyun Square, in the northern section of Xiangyun Road, and in the precious arboretum. Now, the wintersweet has sprouted its flower bones. It is estimated that in a week or two will bloom. February is also here, and it’s another good time to appreciate plum blossoms

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Address: East Foot of Dashu Mountain

Bus Line: Temporary Special Line for Holidays in the Western Expansion Scenic Area of ??Dashu Mountain, Tianle Park

There is another place to enjoy plum blossoms in Hefei The "purdah no one knows" is the Tianle Park located on Science Avenue in the High-tech Zone. The park is small, but there are about a hundred plum trees planted in the park. Among them, there are dozens of plum blossoms, which are plum blossoms with strong branches. They are shaped and pruned using artificial techniques such as brown wire tying and iron wire wrapping to form a "vigorous and curved" pattern with many colors.

Address: No. 97 Keke Avenue

Bus lines: No. 3, No. 22, No. 24, No. 56, No. 650, No. 652, No. 903 Xiaoyaojin Park

Although there are not many plum blossoms in Xiaoyaojin Park, they are dotted among the large areas of ancient and famous trees, which is quite charming. Li Yunfen, chief of the Park Management Section, said that the average age of wintersweet here is over 10 years old. Most of them are in clusters, with full crowns and crown diameters of 2 to 3 meters. When they are in full bloom, they are full. A full cluster is really gratifying. However, the trees here are high and quiet, and the wintersweet has not yet fully awakened. "It is estimated that it will be in full bloom in about 10 days." There are mainly two types of wintersweet, the common dog-tooth plum and the chime-mouth plum, the latter of which A better variety has a stronger aroma. At that time, you can go to the Hidden Garden, the surrounding areas of the Peacock Garden, the South Square Garden, the Old Zoo and other places in the center of the lake to ensure that your nose will be refreshed.

From February to March, the plum blossoms in Meihua Mountain will also be in full bloom, with larger scales and brighter colors.

Address: No. 16, Shouchun Road (intersection of Xiaoyaojin Road)

Bus lines: No. 2, No. 15, No. 106, No. 136, No. 137, No. 143, No. 155, Route 48 Swan Lake

On the northwest shore of Swan Lake, hundreds of plum blossoms are waiting to bloom in the cold weather. When wintersweet blooms, citizens walk to the Swan Lake to take photos or take a nap while smelling the fragrance, enjoying a romantic moment. Go to Swan Lake with your lover on weekends to enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms. The colors of the flowers against the lake will definitely add points to your date.

Address: In the Government Affairs and Culture New District, it is adjacent to Qianshan Road in the east, Qimen Road in the south, Shengquan Road in the west, Dongliu Road in the north, adjacent to the Hefei Municipal Affairs Twin Towers, and the South Second Ring Road on the north bank< /p>

Bus lines: 162, 129, 166 Xinghua Park

In Hefei, Xinghua Park has always been a gathering place for elderly people to take a walk and couples to go on dates, not only because of its beautiful environment and the fragrance of flowers and birds. , the transportation around Xinghua Park is also very convenient. If you have time, why not go for a walk in Xinghua Park and enjoy the plum blossoms? There are many exquisite restaurants around the park!

Address: No. 482, Huaihe West Road

Bus route: No. 48, No. 138, No. 512, No. 525, No. 801 Jindou Park

Binhu Jindou Park includes nine specialized gardens. Among them, Spring Garden has "Plum Forest Spring Snow, Taowu Spring Scenery, Qianyuan Garden". There are three special gardens called "Tangjuansha" and "Three Friends of Suihan" in the winter garden.

Address: Binhu New District

Transportation: You can take No. 18, No. 42, No. 42 holiday line, No. 63, No. 65, No. 509, and Rapid Bus Line 1 to " Get off at Binhu Times Square Station.

Tips for flower viewing

Most people make mistakes between wax plum and plum blossom.

The appearance is similar, but wintersweet is sometimes more popular in terms of color. The first point is that wintersweet blooms earlier than plum blossoms.

1. Different flower colors: Wintersweet flowers are mostly waxy yellow, and their surface has a waxy feel. Depending on the variety, plum blossoms can be white, pink, dark red, purple and other colors.

2. Different flowering periods: Generally, wintersweet blooms in the twelfth lunar month, about 2 months earlier than plum blossoms.

3. The tree crowns are different: Another obvious difference is that wintersweet grows taller.

From a professional point of view, wintersweet is a shrub with clusters of branches and upright branches. Plum blossoms are trees with a trunk, often with thorns, and in addition to straight branches, there are also weeping branches.

4. The leaves are different:

Their leaves also look different. The wintersweet leaves are opposite, oblong, and entire; the plum blossom leaves are alternate and broadly ovate. To oval, 4 cm to 10 cm long.

5. Different fragrance: When wintersweet blooms, it will have a faint fragrance, which is larger than that of plum blossoms. However, plum blossom has a subtle fragrance and a lighter taste. Tips for photographing plum blossoms

1. Photographing plum blossoms in the snow

Plum blossoms, in addition to showing their posture, are also the essence of photography. To show their pride, there must be snow. With the participation of elements, when the plum blossoms and branches are covered with snow, it can show the tenacity and pride that Ling Han blooms alone. When shooting, look for twists and turns and vigorous branches with several flowers in bloom. The visual effect is very good and very tasteful.

2. Photographing plum blossoms in the rain

Plum blossoms in the rain give people a fresh, clean and melodious feeling. In addition to photographing the plum blossoms soaked in rain, we can also integrate the environment into the subject matter For example, we can display various colored umbrellas as companions in the picture. In addition, we can also use a slow shutter speed to appropriately blur the moving colorful umbrellas, thereby creating a dynamic plum blossom work.

3. Portraits set against plum blossoms

Shooting portraits among plum blossoms is also a subject we often take. Generally, plum blossoms are used as the foreground and people are the subject. When shooting, the plum blossoms are in the foreground. With appropriate blurring to highlight the characters, the picture is very dreamy and beautiful.

4. The combination of plum blossoms and ancient buildings

The simple and vigorous image of plum blossoms matches perfectly with ancient buildings, such as pavilions, bricks, walls, etc. , using moving scenes and shooting from multiple angles. When shooting, generally choose several plum blossoms and the twisting and vigorous branches as the main subject, and use ancient buildings as the background to get a good picture effect.

5. Use virtual and real contrast to shoot plum blossoms

The virtual and real contrast shooting technique is a shooting technique that we often use in daily life. Using the virtual and real contrast technique to shoot plum blossoms can create an artistic effect. .

6. Photograph plum blossoms with backlight

We know that light plays an extremely important role in photography. Among all kinds of light, backlight and side backlight are more effective in shooting. The same goes for plum blossoms. Using backlight can better express the layering and texture of the picture, making it more three-dimensional.

7. Use macro to shoot plum blossoms

Macro shooting is often used to shoot insects or flowers. It can enlarge the details of the subject and show us things that are not easily noticed at ordinary times. On the one hand, it gives the audience a different feeling. In order to avoid the dullness of only taking close-ups of flowers, we can incorporate dragonflies, bees and other insects into macro photography of plum blossoms to liven up the picture.