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Friday 1 March 2013

11 STUNNING PHOTOS OF NATURE'S TINY DETAILS


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Macro photography explores nature's tiny details
By
Mother Nature Network, 19 February 2013.

1. Come closer

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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'

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This bee's-eye view of what it is like to seek pollen from this tiny flower called London Pride is absolutely stunning.


3. 'Pearly Curls'

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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.


4. 'Dandelion With Blue'

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The dandelion flower makes another appearance as water droplets form on it in the early morning.


5. 'In a Twirl'

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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'

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Water droplets forming on a feather.


7. 'Fairy Blue'

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The dandelion seed is covered with water droplets.


8. 'Rainbow Web'

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Water droplets on this spider web bring back memories of "Itsy Bitsy Spider" nursery rhyme.


9. 'Smoke Bush Drops'

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Water droplets on the wispy flower heads of a smoke bush.


10. 'Rain Catcher'

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Red moss covered with water droplets.


11. 'Sundew'

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The bog plant Drosera aliciae.


[Source: Mother Nature Network. Edited.]

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