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The rocky cliffs plants – equally impressive
Read more: The rocky cliffs plants – equally impressiveWhen taking the photos of Praia de Odeceixe from a quite high, windy cliff, I was surprised by the plants growing there. The diversity was really impressive. So I’m happy to share a little selection. Here a mediterranean thistle, Cynara humilis, also known as wild artichoke.
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Let’s go even more abstract!
Read more: Let’s go even more abstract!Now that this year’s tulip season is over, I’d like to share a little series of macro shots featuring the color gradients of various tulips.
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Let’s go a bit abstract …
Read more: Let’s go a bit abstract …Structures and shapes created by nature at its best! Isn’t this fascinating? I also love the color of this Blue grape hyacinth. Of course this picture required a macro lense.
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Springtime!
Read more: Springtime!The crocus is one of the early bloomers. The cushion type of growing requires careful photo setup. Here I stacked 10 pictures with varying focus points to ensure that I get exactly the focus I needed, i.e. having the background blurred and ALL the blooms focused.
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Rub al-Kahli desert and the land of frankincense
Read more: Rub al-Kahli desert and the land of frankincenseSunset in the desert! What an experience on the dunes of the “Empty Quarter” three hours drive north from Salalah. The colors, the calmness and the slience are just mind-blowing.
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The Maple Tree Fruits
Read more: The Maple Tree FruitsWhy not re-starting my blog in 2023 how I left 2022 with: my maple tree! Now that we are in May the tree shows its beautiful red fruits.