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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Early Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia)

Here is another little plant whose beauties do not become apparent until you focus down to the very small and wander amongst the glistening ruby-tipped hairs on its flowering stem. By the same token, the flower cluster seen from above is a rather disorderly ball of tiny blossoms and one must really get up close to appreciate the fat, buttery anthers and glistening pair of stigmas. This is Early Saxifrage (Saxifraga integrifolia).

4 comments:

JoJo said...

Now that's what I call a macro image! Simply stunning! The detail is amazing.

Dean Lewis said...

Great close-ups. Lighting seems to become a different element to deal with on such a scale.

Jabba said...

BEAUTIFUL!! Saxifrage is my favourite family. Where did you see these? I haven't seen them before and would love to take a road trip...

Benjamin Madison said...

Hi Jabba - you can walk to Highrock Park from your place some afternoon - it's a nice little park worth checking out. Google will show you where it is.