Over the Rainbow
For Macro Mondays theme 'Patterns in Nature'.
Phormium is the genus for two plant species known as New Zealand flax. The tough sword-shaped leaves of this variety 'Jester' have a brilliant pattern of red/green/yellow contrasting stripes.
The body and shell of this juvenile snail (Cornu aspersum) were translucent, allowing late afternoon sunshine to glow through. The backlight also brought out the vibrant pattern of the leaf.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph.
Over the Rainbow
For Macro Mondays theme 'Patterns in Nature'.
Phormium is the genus for two plant species known as New Zealand flax. The tough sword-shaped leaves of this variety 'Jester' have a brilliant pattern of red/green/yellow contrasting stripes.
The body and shell of this juvenile snail (Cornu aspersum) were translucent, allowing late afternoon sunshine to glow through. The backlight also brought out the vibrant pattern of the leaf.
No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph.