It is out of focus, but the wind was not helping!!!

macro shot

Macro shot

Macro shot of a common wildflower.

From wildflowersofireland.net:

“The flower buds of Nipplewort were thought to resemble nipples. It was therefore expected that its use would help to heal sore nipples. This theory was known as 'The Doctrine of Signatures'.

Briefly, 'The Doctrine of Signatures' came into medicine in the sixteenth century and held that God marked everything he created with some form of sign which would help to direct healers towards finding their cures for ailments. So, when one looked at this plant, one saw nipples and applied the doctrine. Many plants which have 'wort' as part of their name would have acquired the name as a result of this doctrine, plants such as Liverwort, Bladderwort, Lungwort would fall into this category. The word 'wort' comes from the Old English 'wyrt' for root or herb.”

Macro shot.

From my garden, Ferns to Flickr. They are steadily unfolding and now's the perfect time to get some macro shots.

Fern: Polypodiopsida, Polypodiophyta

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Inside a flower

probabilmente sarà la mia prossima fissazione: è appena arrivato il cavalletto :D

Shots that got left, I don't for one second expect each to be chosen for a fave star even if you like them. Its just a shame to leave them behind. The Clover taken in the churchyard at Lelant. The poppy's at the pathway down to the beach at Lelant and forgot where I took the Canola flowers :) The date taken indicates we were in Cornwall though..Sue :)

The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is a breathtaking sight in the cloud forests of Cañon del Combeima, Tolima, Colombia. This photograph captures a striking male, its iridescent emerald green plumage and remarkably long tail feathers standing out against the lush backdrop. Shot at an altitude of 2627 meters, the image benefits from the soft, diffused light typical of the cloud forest, enhancing the bird's vibrant colors. The composition focuses on the Sylph's delicate balance on a flowering plant, highlighting the grace and beauty of this unique hummingbird.

As a bird photographer dedicated to conservation, capturing this moment was both a challenge and a privilege. The long tail feathers required careful framing to ensure they were fully showcased, and the ever-changing light conditions demanded precise camera settings. This image is a testament to the patience and dedication needed to photograph such elusive and magnificent creatures. Sharing this moment allows for a deeper appreciation of both the technical aspects of wildlife photography and the critical importance of conserving these natural habitats.

©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer

Macro shot of a Celosia flower.

Macro shot of pretty blue hydrangea head

“What a severe yet master artist old Winter is.... No longer the canvas and the pigments, but the marble and the chisel.”

~John Burroughs, "The Snow-Walkers," 1866

Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd02pGJx0s0

SUNRISE – NORAH JONES

FOR UNNI

Watch out, watch out,

Jack Frost is about

painting like Banksy

leaving his mark

a shining example in sunlight

bold patterned sketches etched after dark

I run around; slipping

clicking and tripping

trying not to catch frost bite

my beautiful Unni

Queen of the macro

would be smiling at this “awesome” sight

and with her in my mind

I am desperate; determined to find

any kind of decaying decadence left behind

wildflower or herb that has frosted

nearby the crumbling kerb

frozen in time; laying undisturbed and rusted

stumbling over the icy stile

feels like I walk for at least a mile

until at last my elusive search

encrusted sweet jewel of the earth

an unidentified seedhead

rich and studded with diamonds

awaits me and twinkles a smile

so bright and precocious

oh, I must look atrocious

is this a good and one and only time

I can fit supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

into a poem, to make my wonderful friend Unni

laugh out loud; please don't drop a stitch

for I'm guessing you're knitting

woollen hat, scarf and pink mittens

for the most beautiful princess

don't forget to string together

the mittens so they will never

get forgotten or lost in the ether

oh, how I digress and procrastinate

where was I; right back to the cotton

I mean thread of my endeavours

out at this hour; all kinds of weathers

nothing could stop me

trying for my dearest kind Unni

to get a frost covered macro shot

one she will love and so

I will always remember this Winter

with all it's gifts from above.

- AP - Copyright remains with and is the intellectual property of the author

Copyright © protected image please do not reproduce without permission'

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Macro shot

A Macro Shot

I had fun w/ it in the slider room, made woody more wood like...so HSS too :)~

Rose macro shot.

Macro shot stacked from 10 images.

Macro shot of a Chive, in my back garden, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland.

This is my first experimental shot w/ my new close up filter (+10). tripod: a must!

Colliery Zollverein - Ruhr Museum

Macro shot

Macro shot :-))

A typical west coast of Scotland macro shot :) The weather has been fairly miserable, and the light very dull, here for a few days, but I decided to take a trip to the field by the burn by my house after work to see if there were any interesting macro shots to be had. There wasn't much going about, so I decided to lie in the very wet grass (for about half an hour, lol!) watching this slug!

Using Magic Lantern's Trapfocus.

A macro shot of water droplets on a cobweb

Water droplets against a colourful background

Scabiosa columbaria (small scabious) is a perennial of the Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and preferring dry, calcareous grasslands. It forms basal rosettes and bears pale violet flower heads composed of many florets from June to October. The species is an excellent nectar and pollen source for wild bees and butterflies. The small fruits (achenes) ripen in the dry heads and enable self-seeding.

Macro shot