niveus et viridis
This tiny white bloom was one of several that appeared in my garden this year. Nestled among common blue flax, I almost did not see it. I was so surprised to see that the back side of the petals are green! Since I have no name for this unexpected little beauty, I chose niveus et viridis as the title which are the Latin words for white and green.
Canon 30D
100mm macro lens
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Sharon Johnstone
Beautiful work Patricia!!!
Jennifer Potter
Fantastic Patricia!! This is a really gorgeous image!!! Love the white and green. You’ve done a perfect job with the detail in this one. : )
Hawker
Lovely macro, well spotted and captured
stephaniek
Wonderful….......I think I like the two-toned underside better!!
Squealia
Wonderful shot
Megan Martin
WOW! Super stunning Patricia! Gorgeous colors! =) insta-fav for sure!!!
catherine walker
A real beauty!!
Lois Bryan
I really love your dof on this one, hon … wonderful softness and clarity … and your green underside is a beautiful surprise!!!!!
anisja
So fine and so beautiful !
handprintz
Beautifully detailed shot Patricia perfect clarity
amyklein196203
What a beautiful shot! Really nice job Patricia.
Gavin Maginness
This is a masterpiece.
Roka
Lovely! Beautiful lighting. It looks so soft.
CarolM
Another wonderful angle on this oh so pretty flower. There is something special about the white and green. Lovely shot, Patricia.
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
James Corley
Beautiful macro shot Patricia!
SueAnne
This is just georgeous, awesome shot
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO