I have been looking for plants with interesting leaf patterns lately.This one was brought to my attention when Tony Sweet asked if I could identify it from an image he had. My wife spotted it planted along a walkway in Brookside Gardens and fortunately an id tag was nearby. It is called Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus). From this perspective, it reminded me of a purple dragon's back.
Location/Date: Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD, August 16, 2007
[Nikon D200, Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR micro, 1/13s, f/4, iso 400, tripod with ball head loosened, VR engaged, image captured in a hurry due to fast approaching rain storm]
Name:: Donna
Friday, August 17th, 2007
Intense -- and glorious.
Name:: Robert
Friday, August 17th, 2007
I really like the interesting perspective you chose. It reminds me of cell staining we had to do in biology to view the different components under a microscope.
Name:: kebrunella
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
This is truly wonderful! I love the details in colors and texture.
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I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
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Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!