Fuzzy feelers

Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 2 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

The pistil of a hibiscus flower sticks out well past the actual flower. Here it is in macro.

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

my first thought was those things that cheerleaders wave about (whatever they are called). Another stunning and gloriously coloured macro. nice one.

2 May 2008 5:35am

@Rhys: Thanks, Rhys. I think those things cheerleaders wave are called pom poms. But not sure.

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

My goodness... Love the colours on the Pistil and the yellows make it so warm! the background looks cool too!

2 May 2008 5:38am

@Koushiro~光子郎: Many thanks, Koushiro.

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Hybiscus always look good, and this is a good macro shot of one. Good image Michael.

2 May 2008 5:41am

@Observing: Many thanks, Mike.

Hoopand from Tehran, Iran

Realy Nice and intresting!

2 May 2008 6:03am

@Hoopand: Thanks so much, Hoopand.

Margie from Auckland, New Zealand

Wow. Fabulous detail!

2 May 2008 6:30am

@Margie: Many thanks, Margie.

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

BEAUTIFUL, Michael. What a GREAT macro this is.

Thanks for your comment on Mike's earring retrieval ... he'd also be out 'shooting' (or watching me shoot) flowers! <grin>

2 May 2008 8:06am

@Judy: Thank you, Judy. I'm glad you got your earring back.

DPM from Maalé, Maldives

very rich colors

2 May 2008 8:16am

@DPM: Thank you, dpm.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

A gorgeous macro!

2 May 2008 8:31am

@Craig: Thank you, Craig.

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Michael, you are one TALENTED writer!
I've just finished reading "A wild thyme in the wilds..." and loved it! From your friend, Marta, to Hildegard, the nun, to cooking mushrooms with caraway, I'll think about this until I can read another. I like your style!

2 May 2008 8:50am

@Judy: You are so kind. Many thanks, Judy.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Phenomenal!

2 May 2008 9:15am

@Lorraine: Thank you so much, Lorraine.

Aliyar from Tehran, Iran

perfect

2 May 2008 9:56am

@Aliyar: Thank you so much, Aliyar.

martie from Okinawa, Japan

Really great shot of this! I like the colours too.

2 May 2008 10:45am

@martie: Many thanks, Martie.

givethemhell from Germany

Where do you find all those fancy hibiscus beauties in Saudi Arabia, Michael? Do they grow in your hotel compound? Wishing you a pleasant Friday, Eva

2 May 2008 10:47am

@givethemhell: I live in a walled compound and they have been planted all over the grounds. Thank you, Eva.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Such a simple, yet, complex structure for something with a lifespan of less than 24 hours ... terrific detail in this shot, Michael ... you've really mastered the art of macro photography!

2 May 2008 11:02am

@Ron: Thank you, Ron. That's such a generous comment.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

I can almost feel the fuzziness and powder.

2 May 2008 11:17am

@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF. That's a kind comment.

Alun Lambert from Cheshire, United Kingdom

FANTASTIC!!!!! just a great macro shot.

2 May 2008 11:19am

@Alun Lambert: Many thanks, Alun.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Excellent macro, Michael. Love the colors, very well captured!

2 May 2008 12:09pm

@Betty: Thank you, Betty.

Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom

Looks like an alien invader but a lovely one at that

2 May 2008 1:12pm

@Peter Miller: It could very well be a disguised alien. Thanks, Peter.

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

great capture! like the contrast :)

2 May 2008 3:24pm

@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.

MJ from Delaware, United States

great macro and I love the fuzzy bright colors

2 May 2008 3:31pm

@MJ: Many thanks, MJ.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Astonishing : colors and DoF : a great macro shot.

2 May 2008 4:38pm

@Calusarus: Thank you so much, Calusarus.

Tracey from White Hall, United States

Gorgeous macro, Michael. Saturation and detail are perfect.

2 May 2008 4:45pm

@Tracey: Many thanks, Tracey.

michelle from peoria, United States

nicley done mike!!!! great shot

2 May 2008 6:22pm

@michelle: Thank you so much, Michelle.

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

Great colours Michael....you take some lovely macros with that A30!

2 May 2008 8:51pm

@Ian Bramham: They are actually a surprisingly good little camera. Thank you so much, Ian.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Superb macro shot. I love the colours!

2 May 2008 8:54pm

@standley: Many thanks, Standley.

Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States

Like an alien antenae. Nice one.

2 May 2008 9:05pm

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Wow, excellent detail!

2 May 2008 10:23pm

@Ina: Thank you so much, Ina.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Magnificent macro! Awesome!

2 May 2008 11:04pm

@MadScientist: Thank you, MS.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

That is a stunning Macro shot. The details and colours are wonderful.

3 May 2008 1:58am

@Michael Rawluk: Many thanks, Michael.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

FANtastic macro, Michael!!! Perfect! I'm trying to still catch up... not doing so well with my dial-up... however, I have managed to get a look at all the posts I've missed. I do really really ... yep, really love the camel image and story!

3 May 2008 4:40am

@amy: Thank you, Amy. Your comment is uplifting a very appreciated.