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).
Now that's what I call a macro image! Simply stunning! The detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat close-ups. Lighting seems to become a different element to deal with on such a scale.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!! Saxifrage is my favourite family. Where did you see these? I haven't seen them before and would love to take a road trip...
ReplyDeleteHi 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.
ReplyDelete