1. Come closer
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
The statement "The more I learn, the less I know" is probably most true with regards to the natural world. I am always amazed at how photographs of this domain seem to be never ending; each day there is more and more that is as stunning as the last one. For example, in the photograph above, "In the Breeze," we get to witness a dandelion seed launching itself into a new ZIP code, ready to set root.
And though I blew on many a dandelion flowers as a kid (and sometimes as an adult), this is still just as stunning. As if I am experiencing it for the very first time.
This photograph was taken by Sharon Johnstone, who notes: "With macro photography I escape to another little world. I love exploring the tiny details in nature that often get over looked. I love finding beautiful colours and abstract compositions within nature and can even get passionate about photographing moss or a blade of grass."
I am so glad that she has chosen to share her escape with us!
"I think I am at my happiest when I am crawling around on my hands and knees exploring a small patch of moss dripping with sparkling dew in the early morning sun," Johnstone says. (Text: Originally written for TreeHugger by Jerry James Stone)
2. '8mm'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
This bee's-eye view of what it is like to seek pollen from this tiny flower called London Pride is absolutely stunning.
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3. 'Pearly Curls'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
The stamen of the hibiscus flower is almost magical. Want to see the hibiscus flower in a new light? Check out this x-ray photo of one.
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4. 'Dandelion With Blue'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
The dandelion flower makes another appearance as water droplets form on it in the early morning.
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5. 'In a Twirl'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
This tiny bog plant is called Drosera aliciae. Am I the only one who sees the Nine Inch Nails album cover for "Close to God"?
6. 'Feather Drops With Blue'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
Water droplets forming on a feather.
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7. 'Fairy Blue'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
The dandelion seed is covered with water droplets.
8. 'Rainbow Web'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
Water droplets on this spider web bring back memories of "Itsy Bitsy Spider" nursery rhyme.
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9. 'Smoke Bush Drops'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
Water droplets on the wispy flower heads of a smoke bush.
10. 'Rain Catcher'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
Red moss covered with water droplets.
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11. 'Sundew'
Photo: Sharon Johnstone
The bog plant Drosera aliciae.
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