Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Datura

There were several datura plants blossoming at the college.
I was early enough to catch the dew on some of them.
I find the most fascinating thing about these flowers is the way they unfurl.
The curves are just so beautiful.
I am linking this with Nature Footstep Blo Ma.

14 comments:

  1. These, too, are great macros. I really like the photo with the dew on the flower.

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  2. Beautiful photos. I like the way you show close-up of the flowers.

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  3. Hi Judy!! Great s close-ups of these fascinating flowers. Are they a member of the lily family?

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  4. Heisann!

    Amazing macros, wonderful flowers.
    Have some nice days ;:O)

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  5. Beautiful macros! Love the dew capture.

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  6. Excellent compositions! I love those pictures! I think it is a nice lesson on the use of light!

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  7. Fabulous shots! I love the dew drops.

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  8. They do unfurl beautifully, don't they?!

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  9. Heisann!


    To all that wonder what plant this is: Erica vagans

    Division:
    Magnoliophyta (Dekkfrøete)
    Klasse:
    Magnoliopsida (Tokimbladede)
    Orden:
    Ericales (Lyng-ordenen)
    Familie:
    Ericaceae (Lyng-familien)

    Ha fine dager framover ;:OD)

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  10. you did a great job capturing the shapes and colors of the flowers. I too like the form they have when still not open.

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  11. Beautiful Judy worth getting to school early. Hug B

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  12. I love the macros. You really capture them well. Poor Dexter! The spider web, amazing. Have you found any mushrooms? Our forest is filled with them!
    Cheers from Cottage Country Ontario

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