Spirals

The detail, even in the reflections, is amazing!

Beutiful! Wonderful!

it is just amazing...

Love this detail!

Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta

Taken with my Raynox DCR-250 macro adapter with a CCRRFD MiLC ring flash diffuser.

Thanks for all the views and comments. I knew it was good, but I am amazed how popular this photo has been. It reached over 2000 views and 200 favs in one week. That is more than double the views my second most popular got in that time. It also reached 3000 views and 320 favs in 13 days.

Winner of the Weekly Photo Contest (May 26-June 2) in the The World Through My Eyes.

Third place winner in the weekly Open Theme Photo Contest (May 29-June 5) in Karma.

Winner of Photo of the Month for June in Impressed by your Beauty.

Winner of the Macro contest in An Awesome Shot on June 24.

Chosen to be used in a limited edition 2008 calender by Debi Bodett of 33 Image Design.

(Explore: 16 on Tuesday, May 22, 2007)

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Hameed Magsi says:

Amazing !!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Pepix2007 says:

Wonderful!!!
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Mari™ says:

Like something from a dream.... its beautiful. Amazing detail.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Sonja Jenkins says:

What a beautiful picture! Love it!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

poppy2323 says:

This is SPECTACULAR. But with all the comments and faves, you've probably figured that out. :)

So, so beautiful!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Kurlylox1 says:

Wonderful photo-- what more can be said??
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

KoolPix says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GREEN is WONDERFUL, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

WOW !!! Great shot !
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

This is truly wonderful.

Your recent post on deleted pictures in comments sent me here. I suppose that is not surprising considering the number of views and comments on this photo. Well deserved.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

chillb4me63 says:

amazing!superb
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Ernestino Maravalhas (NoVDO) says:

Superb!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

andzer says:

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Seen in the group"Top 20 Greenish" (?)
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This is an excellent photo!!!
Accept this symbolic ancient prize and admit your photo to a noble contest among the finest in:
www.flickr.com/groups/ysplix/
and please remember to tag this photo Ysplix
invited with SICI (2008-07-28)
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This photo is for sure a genuine Ace of Spades ♠
Send more photos to Ace of Spades ♠
invited with SICI (2008-07-28)
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Congratulations! Your photo has made it to the end in Top 20 Greenish.
Please post it to Pictures that make it to the bottom thread (small size).
commented with SICI (2008-07-28)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Gooty says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called * Free N A T U R E *New Group Icon Competition~VOTING STARTED!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

wow! This is a fabulous shot. very well taken!!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

cinox says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Vallette y nos encantaría agregar esto al gru
vallette 4
I would like to see your beautiful photos a.... VALLETTE
wow !!!!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

mainec6 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called spiral anything, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

kasi metcalfe says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Art of Science, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

hbierau says:

Spectacular macro shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

'erre' says:

Spettacolare!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

KristinlynnG says:

this is amazing!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

sharris815 says:

This is a fantastic shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

filipa pardal says:

ohhhh, i have no words to describe this photo. probably the best oneee i have seen in flickr. nature is so beautiful
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrgao says:

Superb image with great composition and perfect macro technique. What impressme even more was the fact the this come from a S2. Great prove that it is not the camera, it is the photographer who MAKE the picture.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Austin T. says:

untitled

Congratulations! You are invited to post
your awesome shot to: MACRO ~Nature Only
(Invite Once; Award 1 Per Photo)
www.flickr.com/groups/macro-natureonly/
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tommymac90 says:

K
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Ewa Koska says:

D i v i n e
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Raymond Kerrin Larum [deleted] says:

what a great shot
Well done.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

helenbar says:

This is perfect. You turn nature into art.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

jasminedusk says:

like it
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

ShuYun08 says:

Really beautiful photo!
All these lines and reflections...
Wonderful!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

David Lev says:

Excellent!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

gerardobort says:

this looks like a natural fractal!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

fratch says:

OMG, this is fabulous! Love your stream!!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jspkt2005 says:

What a fantastic photo!! You are a great macro photographer!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

born2monk says:

Impressive!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

claire.elizabeth27 says:

wow. this is so beautiful!!! :D
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Amanda♫ says:

thanks you faving some of my shots! and as you've heard many many times before, this shot is absolutely stunning. I'm amazed. :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Karina Diarte says:

great shot!

Please add this great photo to
::ZARCILLOS::TENDRILS::
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Reboot © __ says:

J'ai vu ceci dans Impressed by your Beauty! (images sur invitation uniquement)
Merci de tagger vos photos avec ImpressedBeauty

Just great work, instant fav ! Congrats
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

faith goble says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Luminosity and Light, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

So lovely!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

lisaluvzzzz says:

ACE!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

_Christ0ph_ says:

I'm glad you're still posting in the S5 group, it led me to this fantastic shot! Incredible colors, composition, curves, reflections, you name it!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

AgnesSaabyThomsen says:

Fantastic photo, love it!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

cecgodoy says:

Amazing!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Patassini Alessandro says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called HQ-SELECTION, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlos Andres Rivera says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Incredible Shots, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Antakistas - Flickr! I want my life back! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beauty is Monochromatic, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

omelettes says:

Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

alpo430 says:

wow amazing capture!!! worth every fave it has
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

pixelcoast says:

WOW! What a great shot! :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jeuneu06 says:

somptueuse!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

'eindzel says:

very nice
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Dinh says:

great capture. favorited for sure
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

J.DoyonPhotography says:

Wowwwww!!!! I stumbled accross this while doing a canon powershot search... EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Wentienne says:

Ô my god.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

aswirly (away) [deleted] says:

Awesome. I am living those swirls ;)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

fair_never says:

amazin' =)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

cuegeee says:

Crazy!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Arkaitse says:

Hermoso!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

dilworthdesigns says:

Wow this is truly awesome. Great work!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

deboh76 says:

WOW really great shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

blue_jay1 says:

Truly spectacular!!! I love the composition, drops, color, it's all great!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*shiver says:

great macro...i don't know if you will see my comment...but it's stunning!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

CasasPics says:

Absolutely stunning!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

fratch says:

Shoot, I have one of these!!!!! Fabulous!!!!!!!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

PaPeR.cLiP says:

This is so beautiful -- I love the detail!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

BOMBO.FRAGGLE says:

amazing.......................
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

zsb_creations says:

Hi, I featured your photo on my blog:

zsbcreations.blogspot.com/2009/06/flickr-favo rites-flora-...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

therealshawnshawn says:

Great simplicity, repetition and pattern here. Love the water detail. DId you spray or find them this way?

ShawNshawN
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jciv says:

Shawn, I had to spray the water on.

Thanks everyone for the tons of comments and favorites.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

smkurtas says:

WOW!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

musicman67 says:

Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to Color Photo Award - PREMIER
Get your VOTE ON at CONTEST CENTRAL! New easier to follow format. Have you entered today's contests?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorna Tayor says:

I can't say enough about your work, you inspire me.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

niluka de silva says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BEST Photos in the World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ganismubyari says:

Go_green n green, green ... G0od w0rk
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dedalus11 says:

congrats for this awesome and outstanding work.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

gUTEs (no Internet since 2 month, sorry) says:

*** beautiful work ***
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

dcsa says:

very cool, one more fan added. well done
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

rita vita finzi says:

perfect macro!
(seen in dedalus gallery)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Tasunka Witko says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Curadores de México, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabriella Carta (Italy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called AMIAMOCI, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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SEI INVITATO AD AGGIUNGERE QUESTO SCATTO IN:
YOU ARE INVITED TO ADD THIS SHOT ON:

" VISTO DAI MIEI OCCHI "
www.flickr.com/groups/seenbymyeyes/
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

TDR1 says:

Wow, love it! Great colours, focus, can't really fault this!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BikBik says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sublime Masterpiece ( Admin Invite Only ), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

MARVELOUS
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Jahina says:

A Most PERFECT Shot
Please do consider adding it to our group:
Butterfly
The Most Perfect Shot ~ Post=1 - Com=3
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

MiaElisabeth.dk says:

Beautiful. Good nature photography is so rare, but your stream shows them all how it´s done. Good work!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

mefeather says:

Wow! Just... wow!!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

LadyGisburne says:

This is stunning...

Hi, I am a Moderator for a Group called "A Black Rose" and I would like to invite you to add your picture to our group pool ...

This is a piece of art!
You are invited to join and add this amazing picture to A Black Rose

IF YOU ADD YOUR IMAGE, PLEASE POST 1 - AWARD 3
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

VDC.19 says:

galerie spectaculaire.. ;) bravo .
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

alex.bown says:

fantastic - love it!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

eatatdeltaco says:

Beautiful capture. Others like it too.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

MikeSkelton01 says:

amazing!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Jen's Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ((( transcend dépassez supere 超越しなさい ))), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

RichelleS says:

Wow! The light is great, love the colors.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

InStyleForever says:

WOW amazing photo
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

cmvoelkel says:

wow- this is incredible!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

d-k-t says:

beautiful!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Samantha Nicol Art Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cafe Elite - December Comp *VOTING*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

fantastic!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

jetaime_frank says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Perfiles de Humo, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Xexinha [Maria Cláudia;]♥ says:

Love those details...wow.
FAV
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

LuZi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Oo~~ Flourish patterns ~~~ florale Ornamente ~oO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

MariRocha says:

Fantastic shot!

Seen in: www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/40-astoundi ng-examples-...
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Franck Vervial says:

Beautiful Nature ! Bravo !
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Hameed Magsi says:

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KoolPix says:

AGrinberg says:

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Ernestino Maravalhas (NoVDO) says:

andzer says:

Gooty says:

cinox says:

mainec6 says:

kasi metcalfe says:

hbierau says:

'erre' says:

KristinlynnG says:

sharris815 says:

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flickrgao says:

Austin T. says:

tommymac90 says:

Ewa Koska says:

Raymond Kerrin Larum [deleted] says:

helenbar says:

jasminedusk says:

ShuYun08 says:

David Lev says:

gerardobort says:

fratch says:

jspkt2005 says:

born2monk says:

claire.elizabeth27 says:

Amanda♫ says:

Karina Diarte says:

_ Reboot © __ says:

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pixelcoast says:

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'eindzel says:

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*shiver says:

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jciv says:

smkurtas says:

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*gUTEs* (no Internet since 2 month, sorry) says:

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