Huernia clavigera X Huernia pillansii hybrid flower (Huernia distincta) - Extreme Macro

Photograph Subtitle: "The Abyss"

An extreme macro photograph (of the surreal texture) of the small flower of the South African Stapeliad hybrid flower, Huernia clavigera X Huernia pillansii (Huernia distincta).
Ex "Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens", South Africa 2004.

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SteveStyle.photos( busy with work) says:

Amazing macro Very well done !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Marianne Perdomo says:

WOW!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

WOWZER!! That is an incredible macro!!! Just awesome....

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ShawnXian (Busy trying to Heal) says:

Wonderful, Martin!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Callahan, Tom says:

extrodinary
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raineys says:

Beautifully done! Wonderful macro!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

steffi's says:

¨... amazing structure Fantastic Flowers
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

sskkss says:

Wow, that is surreal! Great macro, very well seen!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueOakPhotos says:

Fascinating structure! Looks like those yellow projections, tipped with red spikes, are disappearing into the depths of a "black hole". Marvelous shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

makunia says:

what a beauty The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

DarkFrame says:

Wonderful shot! If not enlarged it seems a computer generated toroid! :-)
This is a great example of the geometrical features of Nature!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

capsicina says:

wow great perfect macro!!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Eve Livesey says:

Wow
From theFlower macroismgroup.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord V says:

Wonderful- a flowery black hole :)
Brian V.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

framing_gale (working on new collection) says:

captivating!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

williewonker says:

Amazing. At first, it looks like the eye from a creature from outer space.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lumiere2005 says:

Beautiful macro - great detail. The shadows are exquisite and change this from a common to very uncommon photo. Very nice
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Chickadee (Carole) says:

Amazing.

This is the ONE I chose from the three (in the ONE! group).
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

brissa says:

This is the ONE I chose from the three (in the ONE! group).

This reminds me of a black hole
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

sanny16x says:

Fantastic texture! a piece of art
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

francois et fier de l'Être says:

Magnifique
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando Careaga says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
GREAT PICTURE
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

fotohippie says:

now that's cool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

nathan_saksena says:

Superb imagery!! Love the colors and the way you have composed it. Very artistic indeed!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

teague_o says:

I love it. Beautiful shot.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

wazka(maya)dragonfly says:

Black hole!!! Looking at this remaind me about space, big bang and other strangeness... Amazing shot, Martin!
Excellence in Floral Photography
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.rozza. says:

amazing macro :)

Fantastic Flowers
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Elisabeth Gaj(Away) says:

Great Capture's Banner Great Capture!
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Muslima2006 says:

It's an interesting pattern and the texture is great.
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Kenny and Steve says:

Spectacular capture! I am trully smitten by this macro work of yours!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

gooseflesh says:

I'm speechless!
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marika_te says:

It looks so interesting and decorative! Great photo!

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A Big Fave
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I think this photo would make a great addition to the Natural Patterns, Shapes, and Textures (moderated) group. Please consider posting it there!
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Huernia clavigera X Huernia pillansii hybrid flower (Huernia distincta) - Extreme Macro

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