Tromotriche longii flowers

A macro photograph of opening Tromotriche longii flowers from the Richtersveld, Northern Cape, South Africa.

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Comments

novus_photo says:

wow, they look like they are made of rubber or plastic. beautiful!!!

The Nature Group
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ms.donnalee / donna cleveland says:

unusual flora! it almost looks like they are carved from wood.

I give you a From the FLOWER-POWER Group
Which will look like this:
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ecos de pedra says:

sobrenatural flowers!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

chandrika221 says:

Very nice!
The Nature Group
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mathteacher says:

Interesting blooms.....pretty as well as unusual...
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jacki-dee says:

Just so magical-seeming to my North American eyes. The little buds are great detail too.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

christopher_p says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flora of the World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin_Heigan says:

Yes, Stapeliads are unusual and fascinating no matter where you're from...

Martin
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

wonderful
Delightful!! -- You are awarded the "FIRST - THE EARTH!!" Photo-ART EXHIBIT.+Volunteers[AWARD+FAV2]" group.

MOTHER EARTH 'PICK-ME-UP' AWARD
for helping to help raise awareness of The State of the Planet,
plus our Heritage & Future!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

♫♪ ♥raffaella♥ ♫♪ says:

Bellissima!!

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

kate053 says:

magnifique
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

David Lev says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Michiel Thomas says:

unbelievable flowers!
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Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

outro_olhar79 (fatima.c.silva) says:

CONGRATULATIONS! Excellent!
*Only Nature Award*[not people](1 Post: 7 Award)

3 photos each day! Have a nice day!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyjenGA says:

This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Sine86 says:

CONGRATULATIONS! Excellent!
*Only Nature Award*[not people](1 Post: 7 Award)

3 photos each day! Have a nice day!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Schooled_in _rock says:

Beautiful as always Martin.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Melinda ^..^ says:

~This Photo is invited for~Beautiful Capture Group~
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Tant C [catching up] says:

You are definitely Flower Watcher !
Please tag your photo "Flower Watcher"
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Tatters:) says:

Looks alien!
seen in my contacts' photos
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Manuel M. Ramos says:

It's beautiful!!! Those stamen so black....
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

misskonducked says:

Brilliant composition! The flowers look truely intriguing. I just saw my first Huernia hystrix in bloom (only maroon coloured - bi colour) and am totally enjoying being able to look at the numberous beautiful captures you have of blooming Stapeliads. Thanks!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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