Parnassia asarifolia: Blue Ridge Parkway

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    For several years I have hoped to catch these Parnassia fresh and in their peak bloom and yesterday was the day. The five petals are beautifully marked and surround 5 fertile stamens that apparently unfold and extend once the blossom is fully open. 15 infertile staminodia add to the the beauty of the blossom. I was also fortunate to find these blossoms while clouds and fog enveloped the Parkway in a bright overcast.

    Michael Huft, R. & S. Illingworth, CP Shelton, Gri*, and 93 other people added this photo to their favorites.

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    1. Prow72 9 months ago | reply

      beautiful flower.

    2. soniacraw 9 months ago | reply

      beautiful and unusual

    3. Don Delaney 9 months ago | reply

      Beautiful shots Will!

    4. S.B.Photography. [deleted] 9 months ago | reply

      Congratulations on Explore
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    5. creationsbycathie 9 months ago | reply

      Awesome capture!

    6. Litvac Leonid 9 months ago | reply

      Amazing macro, great shot.

    7. FloDL Mon voyage à Venise: partage en cours... 9 months ago | reply

      Très jolie fleur aux dessins fantastiques !
      Vue sur Explore.

    8. vargues image 9 months ago | reply

      Brilliant capture

    9. Wesley214 9 months ago | reply

      WOW!!! What a beautiful flower!!!! Excellent shot!!!

    10. dangle earrings 9 months ago | reply

      What an incredible flower and so beautifully photographed, Congratulations!

    11. Richard Parker LRPS 8 months ago | reply

      What a beautiful flower, excellent capture you have really caught the intricate detail.

    12. AAt*hlpqoiuwpnhee 8 months ago | reply

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    13. Mariano '48 8 months ago | reply

      Splendid design.

    14. Bill Swindaman 7 months ago | reply

      Wow, what a wonderful bloom and an excellent image. This plant goes on my list to photograph. Thanks for capturing and posting it!

    15. ♥ Katie ann 7 months ago | reply

      I Just Love your Beautiful Flower image
      It would be an honour to have it added to the group.
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      Please join our group and add this beautiful image to
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