Stapelia glanduliflora Corona - Extreme Macro

An Extreme Macro photograph of the Corona of Stapelia glanduliflora (a Stapeliad flower from Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa).

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SublimeImage says:

What a lovely shot!!!!! (via TWTME)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

David Lot 1977 says:

Thats so cool. Thats really extreme macro.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ShawnXian (Busy trying to Heal) says:

Stunning beauty.
Takes my breath away.
INATANT FAVE.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

andie.smith says:

oh wow!!!!
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

EzLost says:

unbelievable!!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

olafgunderson says:

It magnifies and impressive macro
Beautiful the picture
Greetings
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Fir..(slowly catching up..) says:

Looks like underwater plant, beautiful.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Wow wow wow! Just amazing!
From theFlower macroismgroup

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Halli Magg says:

WONDERFUL

COOL MySpace Comments
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

bmaebell says:

this is very very cool!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Grażyna_K says:

Very beautiful..:)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

riisli says:

very good !
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Green Do(es away) says:

These extreme macros bring a stupefying beauties...!:)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

wazka(maya)dragonfly says:

What a unusuall flower! Colours, details, focus - everything are great!!!
Just GREAT SHOT!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

diosa del fuego says:

Very nice macro ¡
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

I.C.U.Photos says:

Very interesting image.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueOakPhotos says:

Fascinating, unusual image. It does look like something I'd expect to see underwater.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

mysza831 says:

Excellent!
The Nature Group
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Glenn Harris (Clintriter) says:

Wow! Beautiful!
(Flower Power)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

shuttershrink says:

Gorgeous and intimate shot!!!
The Nature Group
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

smwoerner says:

The Nature Group
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

heurtoirfan ( away in november ) says:

Awesome !!!

Thank you for posting this superb photograph to this weeks theme ;-) well done.

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

rotraud_71 says:

FANTASTIC !
This is definitely a Fabulous Flower!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

Stunning shot!
fantastic flowers
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

steffi's says:

wonderful and amazing details
This is definitely a Fabulous Flower!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

DigiDi says:

Excellent photo! Really very pretty. Diane
I saw this magical picture in It's magical group @
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

Outstanding! Miraculous! Perfection!

Fantastic Flowers
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

This excellent picture is a Flowerotica.
We would be honoured to have it in our pool.

Only invited photos. Please tag with "Flowerotica".
Remember: you MUST comment & fave 3 photos from the group.
You can also participate in the weekly contest.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

Congratulations.
This image has been nominated for

Please add it to the group pool.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

An Awesome Shot Award
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

What a MACRO!!!!
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

You are my winner!
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

This is one of a kind piece of work !!!
please take a moment to join One Of A Kind
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

Please consider adding this photo to Defender's Macro and Close Up Group
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group

Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

milomingo says:

I think this is a great image!
I have tagged the image "FlickrsBest" and
you are invited to join and add it to:

Well done.
Please ensure that your image is 'Tagged' - FlickrsBest - Thanks
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

stokrotka49 says:

Wow!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Seoulwoman says:

beautiful macro!
Seen in Flowerotica

Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Rietje Swart says:

An excellent macro, with wonderful details and colours!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Shutter Man says:

Great macro with wonderful detail......

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

fridgeirsson says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

scorpius_360 says:

Fantastic macro Martin!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

CeeCeeDotCa says:

This is definitely a Fabulous Flower!

www.flickr.com/groups/fabulous_flowers
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Dana Lauren says:

this is just gorgeous -- absolutely stunning! wow!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Zoltán Buday [deleted] says:

Outstanding shot.
I saw this magical picture in It's magical group @
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

lemperleconnie says:

Excellent!
I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ann Christine Dennison says:

This is one of a kind piece of work !!!
please take a moment to join One Of A Kind
we'd love to have your photo added to our group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs. Jolanda says:

SEEN in MAGIC OF A WORLD IN MACRO"
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

elchun says:

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www.andreakamal.com  says:

Breathtaking macro ... you are an excellent photographer !!!

SEEN in MAGIC OF A WORLD IN MACRO"
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

twentyeight says:

Great shot.

This is definitely one of Flickrs Best

Well done.
Please ensure image is 'Tagged' - FlickrsBest - Thanks
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

fotofantasea says:

A definete NG front pager! :)

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Swamibu says:

wow!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

nature_lover says:

Wonderful !

SEEN in MAGIC OF A WORLD IN MACRO"
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

luvmykatz says:

Wow! Incredible macro! It looks like a starfish surrounded by a sea anenome. Very cool picture!

I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

♥babybee says:

Such a gorgeous macro! Very pretty and elegant.

Seen in Flowerotica

Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ebergcanada says:

Seen in Flowerotica

fantastic!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

asis k. chatt says:

(1-2-3 Nature Lovely!

Superb!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

jawadn_99 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called V.I.Planet, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Beautifull Image.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

livetowander says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Cris Martins says:

Very beautiful!!

Seen in Eu amo a natureza / I love nature
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Nancy Harris says:

Spectacular!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

citrit1 says:

I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!

We have a Nature MACRO contest, maybe you send one of your beautiful shots here:

www.flickr.com/groups/322290n20/discuss/72157 603798308605/
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Regina Figueiredo says:

Beautiful Shot!

Seen in: MACRO MIX
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Rana Pipiens says:

This great photo was seen in Defender's Macro and Close Up Group
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vintage.olio says:

Marvelous macro--love the star with its golden star !

This great photo was seen in Defender's Macro and Close Up Group

Please consider adding this great photo to Defender's Macro and Close Up Group
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thruthelookingglass says:

AWESOME TO THE EXTREME!!!

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Seen in MACRO MIX ( Post 1 - Comment 2.) Comment On Any Two Please!!! (?)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Shellie Raney says:

This is a Magnificent Macro!
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Stapelia glanduliflora Corona - Extreme Macro

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