Nikon D700

10X Objective

+Raynox DCR 250 reversed

Nikon Bellows PB-6

190 pics, 14 μm

ISO L1.0, 1/320 s

Mallard Fox WMA May 2023

Why is this tiny, colorful flower in the buttercup family called "Cursed Crowfoot"?

I was unaware that all buttercup flowers are potentially poisonous. The name of the poison is "protoamemonin". This Cursed Crowfoot member of the buttercup family is the most toxic of all buttercups. The chemical substance is released when the leaves or stems are broken or crushed, and it may cause a rash or blistering on exposed skin.

Fortunately, I have not tested the statement that it causes a rash or blistering of exposed skin. :-)

In Explore #208 July 4, 2025

Eyebrow tattoo "Submissive" by Syntania's Creations for the Lelutka EvoX head BOM.

Taken At Sunny's Studio

Pose: Carefree

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Taken At Sunny's Studio

Backdrop: Garden View

Closeup

Napa, California

A 'White-headed Vulture' waiting for food.

Closeup

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Cuenca, Ecuador

Closeup

10X Objective

Raynox DCR 250 reversed

227, 12

ISO L1.0, 1/250s

18 + 125

The Magic Of Eye Contact - Where The Soul Catches Fire

♡Tune♡

☽Credits☾

Closeup

Tagpfauenauge auf der Blüte eines Sommerflieders

Closeup

Closeup of the barred owl

Closeup

Taken along the John Muir way at the River Tyne

Egret at Mudeford Spit Christchurch Dorset #BBCSpringwatch

Fun to photograph on a cloudy day and develop.

Taken along the John Muir way at the River Tyne

I loved the gracefulness of this one dark blue stem against the colorful background of the rest of the meadow.