Beginnings
Cycad – Durban; KZN; South Africa
Canon EOS 400D with Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens (0.0025; F 5.6; ISO 200) 124 views as of 22/11/09
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Karen Cook
Beautiful!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much:)
nadine henley
stunning!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Nadine; glad you liked this:)
John Peel
Quite extraordinary, Ann. Puts all of us aspiring macro-artistes firmly back in our places!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much for the affirmation, John. I do, however, beg to differ: your bee is first class (and I DO know my bees!!):))
Tracy Faught
So much gorgeous detail Ann!! Beautiful work!! ;]
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks for the kind comment, Tracy:)
RickF
Beautiful macro!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Rick:)
Michele Conner
Absolutely beautiful…
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much, Michele:)
Larry Stewart
Wow! The detail is stunning. Wonderful image Anne!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Larry. Much appreciated.
Sharon Johnstone
Absolutely gorgeous Ann!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks for the kind comment, Sharon:)
chloemay
Ohhh I just love this image!
cheers
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much for the positive feedback:)
sfmilner
Greetings Ann; Wonderful form and patterns, the lighting and composition make this absolutely beautiful.
steve
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Steve – and for the fave too. Very much appreciated – Ann.
micklyn
How beautifully captured!! and the light is just perfect!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks for the encouraging comment -and the fav:))
joybliss
This is beautiful. In New Zealand the unfurling frond is called “koru” and symbolises new beginnings. Here it is usually of a ponga tree or fern An instant fave!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks for the wonderful comment and the fave, too:) Very much appreciated – Ann
Cheryl Lunde
Outstanding macro!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much, Cheryl:)
Jeff Burns
Gorgeous
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Jeff:)
JohnGo
Beautiful.
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much:)
Kathy Reid
Stunningly beautiful!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Kathy – much appreciated.
i l d i l a z...
Lovely macro!
Ann Palframan replied
Thank you:)
silvercircles
Lovely pattern!
Ann Palframan replied
Glad you liked it:)
Edge-of-dreams
Love this one!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much – glad you liked this one.
Paul Dean
Congratulations Ann you are the first winner of our first challenge well done Kind regards Paul
Ann Palframan replied
Wow, that’s great! Thanks very much, Paul. I’m honoured:)
Melissa Gurdus
Amazing photo taken with ultra sharp detail and fantastic composition!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks for the encouragement, Melissa:)
Ton Beerens
congratulations on your feature great shot
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much, Ton:)
Carol Yepes 29 days ago
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
Ann Palframan replied 28 days ago
Thanks so much, Carol:)
JossB 29 days ago
This is so beautiful I adore the curly fronds!
Ann Palframan replied 28 days ago
Thanks, Joss – and for the fave too:)
Quinn Blackburn 22 days ago
beautiful capture and great title
:-)
Ann Palframan replied 21 days ago
Many thanks, Quinn:)
Jeff Stroud 22 days ago
What a wondrously Lovely photograph! Great shot!
Ann Palframan replied 21 days ago
Thanks for the wonderful comment, Jeff :)
Kimba Vetten 22 days ago
Congrats for your Top 10 placement in the “Green” challenge in the “Weekend Photographer”

Ann Palframan replied 21 days ago
Thanks, kimba – I am honoured:))
Kimba Vetten 22 days ago
Congrats on you feature
Ann Palframan replied 21 days ago
Thanks again, kimba – you’ve made my day:)
fourthangel 22 days ago
Congratulations on your top ten placement!
Ann Palframan replied 21 days ago
Thanks very much:))
annalisa56 22 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous,congratulations !!!!
Ann Palframan replied 21 days ago
Thanks very much, annalisa – and for the favourite too:)