When I posted images of violets the last time, I felt that the flowers looked somewhat wilted and I have felt a bit “guilty” for not taking better images.
You see, the violets that I had photographed were out in full sun but violets really favor wetlands and shade. So, I decided, along with a fresh batch of new violet growth, … well, at least the white colored version, … to rephotograph a few samples and to post them here. To hit the refresh button, so to speak! And, for better identification, I’ve posted a front “mug” shot, profile view and even an image of a leaf. Here they are!
Now, I believe the last time, I identified these as Northern White Violets (Viola pallens), however, judging by the “deeper lobes [than the Northern White Violets] at base of leaves” and the “upper petals twisted” which will be clearer in the next image, my thought is that this is a Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda) instead (Northeastern Wildflowers by Roger Tory Peterson and Margaret McKenney, pages 24 and 25).
But, you know what? I made another “discovery” when photographing these tiny flowers! You know how I said that they favor shade rather than full sun? Well, apparently, when they grow in full sun, they get a bit “bleached” as well. Take a look here!
This first violet was growing in shade (and note the twisted upper petals too).
This violet was growing in full sun (it’s shaded by me). Look how little violet color is in the petals!
I thought this was kind of COOL! Don’t you?! 
Nice work! Those are beautiful blossoms including the “bleached” one. Our violets here have leaves now but no blossoms yet.
Such beautiful violet captures! A feast for my eyes as I do not have any kind of violets growing in my area. The violet growing in the shade with the twisted upper petals I really like. Lovely!
That is really cool. It’s interesting really the violets in my area grow on the forest floor next to streams (which are usually are lacking sunlight.) So your shade comment made total sense. I completely intend to see if there are areas down there where sunlight gets in and what they do to the little flowers here. (To my joy and amazement, they completely took over the little creek!)