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.
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Prow72 9 months ago | reply
beautiful flower.
soniacraw 9 months ago | reply
beautiful and unusual
Don Delaney 9 months ago | reply
Beautiful shots Will!
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ali bway 9 months ago | reply
gorgeous
creationsbycathie 9 months ago | reply
Awesome capture!
Litvac Leonid 9 months ago | reply
Amazing macro, great shot.
Zélia Doneux Rebske 9 months ago | reply
Excellent!
FloDL Mon voyage à Venise: partage en cours... 9 months ago | reply
Très jolie fleur aux dessins fantastiques !
Vue sur Explore.
vargues image 9 months ago | reply
Brilliant capture
Wesley214 9 months ago | reply
WOW!!! What a beautiful flower!!!! Excellent shot!!!
SolitudeWays. 9 months ago | reply
Wonderful.
dangle earrings 9 months ago | reply
What an incredible flower and so beautifully photographed, Congratulations!
Richard Parker LRPS 8 months ago | reply
What a beautiful flower, excellent capture you have really caught the intricate detail.
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Mariano '48 8 months ago | reply
Splendid design.
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!
♥ Katie ann 7 months ago | reply
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J. Shejbal 4 months ago | reply
Fabulous!