Stapelia schinzii var. schinzii macro photograph. Stapeliads are succulents from the deserts of Namibia.
More Stapelia schinzii photos HERE.
Martin
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This photo was taken on February 12, 2006 in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, ZA, using a Nikon D70.
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adlerfg, xenonb., star_gazing_in_az, aumbody images, and 37 other people added this photo to their favorites.
nature_lover (73 months ago | reply)
Congratulations this is a
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Bradley Glossop (73 months ago | reply)
This is definately one of my favourites!!! A real poster Shot!!
Cant wait to get my macro lens...
jpockele (73 months ago | reply)
Wow, very good !!
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adlerfg (73 months ago | reply)
Amazing flower, amazing shot. Congrats. FAVED!
xenonb. (73 months ago | reply)
Great macro of an outstanding flower!!
Well done!
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Naturally Red Photography [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)
Wow- I love this!
star_gazing_in_az (73 months ago | reply)
AMAZING...FAV'D IT!
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aumbody images (73 months ago | reply)
Superb macro, such a great flower !
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... real gone [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)
Superb !!! Wonderful flower !!!
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michenv (73 months ago | reply)
beautiful, beautiful! i love the composure
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>Sandy< (73 months ago | reply)
WOW, what unusual textures! So very well done!!
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popotan (73 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
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steph.A (73 months ago | reply)
This is so beautiful :>)
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tanakawho (73 months ago | reply)
Beautiful color and shape!
pixability (73 months ago | reply)
Never seen anything like it. Amazing color and symetry.
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Martin_Heigan (73 months ago | reply)
Here is a Quicktime Time-Lapse movie of a Stapelia schinzii var schinzii flower opening over 8 hours during the evening.
Stapelia schinzii Time-Lapse Movie
Enjoy..!
Martin
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Stapeliads - Hidden Treasures of the Desert
Stapeliad & Asclepiad Group
Harold Davis (72 months ago | reply)
Amazing!
fcphoto (72 months ago | reply)
This is so nice Martin! The colors, focus, compostion...
And Martin, thanks for visiting my photo stream and nice words on Tree at Sunset :-)
davidus (72 months ago | reply)
amazing shot. vibrant colors
Turquoise Bleue (71 months ago | reply)
My favorite for this week it's your "superbe" picture. You can see it in Turquoise's mosaic of 4 Aout 2006. You can click here
Please if you want to see add a note on your own pix just for the pleasure. Merci beaucoup.
Please add your picture in groupe I LOVE IT
zebrasol [deleted] (71 months ago | reply)
Outstanding! Fave
tanakawho (71 months ago | reply)
HI! It's me again!
From theFlower macroismgroup.
happynullipara (70 months ago | reply)
The petal looks like skin – great shot. Fantastic Flowers
Dzwjedziak (69 months ago | reply)
Perfect.... simply perfect!!
olopez (65 months ago | reply)
Nice frame, wonderful picture.
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Found in your popular shots. (?)
catsandsucculents (63 months ago | reply)
That beautiful flower, beautiful capture!
nobuflickr (61 months ago | reply)
Great Detail!
sin85 [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sin's world, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
David M Hogan - Now on Google+ too (58 months ago | reply)
love the tight crop. All of your flower shots are excellent, I had no idea the plants were so unique and beautiful in South Africa. You have been doing an amazing job of capturing and presenting their beauty. Keep it up!
golden fire (58 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot, it looks like it is lit up from the inside!
langkawi (57 months ago | reply)
Out of this world. Brilliant shot!
Phototec (56 months ago | reply)
Lovely & Beautiful!
gorpie (54 months ago | reply)
Beautiful colors and like the depth in the photo.
Soda-Sam (48 months ago | reply)
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!
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Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
anjoudiscus (41 months ago | reply)
Une merveille !!!
anjoudiscus (41 months ago | reply)
Une merveilleuse photo !
Please add this great photo to Nature’s Finest
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Steevie j (39 months ago | reply)
Nice shot, looks great!
Little Wang (37 months ago | reply)
Superb!
Nick Holdstock (36 months ago | reply)
Great work, well done !!!
jo clegg (33 months ago | reply)
Wow! Stunning! Beautiful clarity and colours!
E.T. Phone Home! (28 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Macro Melody, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Kevin Council (28 months ago | reply)
beautiful composition and color
Seen in your photostream
believe_26 (20 months ago | reply)
Superb!