You’ve Never Seen Pella’s Tulips Like This Before
Every spring, thousands of people visit Pella to see the tulips.
And if you’ve been before, you probably already know what to expect — rows of color, beautiful gardens, and crowds taking photos from eye level.
But this morning, I tried something completely different.
Instead of photographing the tulips from above…
I put the camera on the ground and looked up.
And the view completely changed.
What Happens When You Change Your Perspective
When you drop down to ground level, the tulips stop looking like a field…
…and start looking like they’re surrounding you.
From this angle:
- The sky becomes the backdrop
- The tulips stretch upward like towers
- The entire scene feels immersive
It almost feels like you’re standing inside the flowers.
The Shot That Changes Everything
Out of all the photos I took this morning, the ones that stood out the most had one thing in common:
They pulled your eye straight to the center.
That circular effect — where the tulips frame the sky — is what makes these images feel so different from anything you typically see in Pella.
The Camera I Used
A lot of people will probably ask how these were taken.
I used an Insta360 X5 (360 camera), which lets you capture everything around you and then reframe the shot later.
That’s what allows for:
- These ultra-wide perspectives
- The circular “tiny planet” style shots
- And angles that would be nearly impossible with a traditional camera
If you’re curious, here’s the exact camera I used:
👉 https://amzn.to/4mBl5zD (affiliate link)
Where These Were Taken
All of these photos were captured in Pella, either at Central Park or the Sunken Gardens, where they have up to 300,000 tulips bloom each spring.
Peak bloom typically happens between mid-April and mid-May, leading up to Tulip Time. These specific photos were taken on April 19th, 2026.
Photo Gallery
Try This Next Time You Visit
If you’re heading to Pella during tulip season, here’s one simple idea:
Don’t just take photos standing up.
Get low.
Put your camera near the ground.
And look up.
It completely changes what you see.
Want More Tulip Spots?
If you’re planning a trip to Pella, here’s our guide to the Tulip Time Festival 👉 https://iowaroadtrip.net/pella-tulip-time/
