Mottlecah
As shot.
Near Perth, Western Australia.
KM 7D
Minolta 100/2.8 Macro
Focal Length 100 mm
Aperture f 6.7
Exposure Time 1/1000 sec
ISO 200
Flash: Not Fired
Featured in Western Australia
Featured in Australian Native Plants
Featured in Berries, Fruits and Seeds
Featured in Victorian Viewfinders
Winner of the Red Ball Challenge in the Australian Native Plants group.
Winner of the Indigenous to your country challenge in the All About Flowers group
This is the same type of gum nut, in an later phase :
Mottlecah belongs to the following groups:
** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), All About Flowers, Australian Native Plants-2 per day, Berries, Fruits & Seeds - 3/day, Blooming Trees - 2 per day, Extreme Close-Ups, Globes, Spheres and Curves - 2 per day, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, National Parks of the World & Great Parks Of The World, Sets of Two, Shameless Self-Promotion, The true beauty, Untouchables, Vibrant and Vivid Color, Vibrant Plants and Victorian Viewfinders Available for sale asGreeting Cards

Rosie Appleton
Beautiful Michael :-)
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks Rosie
Bruce Wallace ...
Delightful.
Michael Fother... replied
thanks wombatwal!
ElRobbo
Gorgeous contrast and colour!
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks ElRobbo!
Vickie Emms
is this a fruit Michael? Beautiful shot, I love the colors
Michael Fother... replied
It’s a gum nut, thank you.
Christine Amstutz
Stunning and fascinating, Michael!
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you Christine!
Adrian Paul
A beautifully sharp image Michael and I love the contrasting colours.
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you Adrian
Beth Mills
Magnificent macro Michael!!
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you Beth!
Paul Grinzi
Fascinating textured and form Michael. Great capture
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks Paul
Eva and Klaus ...
Wow Michael, that looks quite amazing! Cool shot!
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you very much Eva & Klaus!
Nerida13
Great shot, love the composition.
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks Nerida
khadhy
Such a grand work Michael.
Michael Fother... replied
thanks khadhy
debsphotos
WOW..This is an amazing image Michael!!!! Stunning detail!!! *-)
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks deb!
genevievem
I love this, it is completely gorgeous!
Michael Fother... replied
thanks genevieve!
Barbara Glatzeder
excellent capture! wow, intense colours.
Michael Fother... replied
thanks Barbara
betha
Brilliant image!
Michael Fother... replied
thanks!
Hemalata
magical image – I love it!
Michael Fother... replied
thanks!
Michael Fother...
I’ve just learned that Mottlecah won the Red Ball Challenge in the Australian Native Plants group—thank you very much to everyone who voted!! :-D
Margot Kiesskalt
Superb macro – fantastic, and congratulations on your win!
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks very much Margot
Marilyn Harris
Stunning macro Michael!! Congratulations on your challenge win!! So deserving!! Marilyn :o)
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you Marilyn!
Magee
Struth!! This is just wonderful! Well done Michael!
Michael Fother... replied
thanks Magee
kalaryder
These are such stunning flowers at whatever stage in their development – well presented
Michael Fother... replied
thanks kalaryder
Svetlana Sewell
Fantastic shot!
Michael Fother... replied
thanks Svetlana
Kimberleygal
Absolutley incredible shot – you almost expect it to keep opening before your eyes!
Michael Fother... replied
thanks very much Lulu
DwCCreations
Beautiful image and very interesting native plant. Well done!
Michael Fother... replied
thank you!
Mary Campbell
Very unusual flower, nice capture. Congratulations on the challenge win.
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you very much
StaceyH
Congratulations on your win, well done
Michael Fother... replied
Thank you
VanillaDolphin
Congrats on your win =)
Michael Fother... replied
Thanks! :-)
Marilyn Baldey
That’s amazing, very structural.
Michael Fother... replied
thank you
EarthGipsy about 1 month ago
WoW!!...nice PoV.
Michael Fother... replied about 1 month ago
thanks!