Pleiospilos nelii
Uploaded: February 22, 2009
Amazing how this plant blends in with its surroundings, looks like rocks.
Exif: F Number: 25, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3
Tammy M. Anderson February 22, 2009
Beautiful details and colors, Dave. Love it!!! #1087799Michael G. Marshall February 22, 2009
Terrific capture, Dave! Wonderful light, color, detail and textures! Michael #7194049Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 22, 2009
FANTASTIC!!! #7194267Ron McEwan February 22, 2009
Dave this is incredibly beautiful, it appears to be larger than life, a giant bloom in among giant boulders, very well composed and presented. #7194742Dave Ombrello February 22, 2009
Thanks for the comments Tammy, Michael, Nancy and Ron. #7195107Dave Ombrello February 22, 2009
Thanks Walter. #7195169Courtenay Vanderbilt February 22, 2009
Fantastic image Dave! I have not seen this plant in bloom! Great color and detail! Sorry that travel has hindered my comments of late but I will be back around shortly! Love your recent posts as well! #7195227A P February 22, 2009
Dave so glad you explained that wasn't a rock with a flower blooming through it. Incredible clarity on this outstanding capture. #7195394Terri L. Scribner February 23, 2009
Awesome burst of color!! Great capture! #7197150Tiia Vissak February 23, 2009
a cool macro! #7197721John Connolly February 23, 2009
Fabulous camouflage till it came out on flower, Dave! Great work here my friend! #7200146Dave Ombrello February 24, 2009
Thanks alot for the comments Courtenay, Ann, Terri, Tiia, and John. #7207872Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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