Viola cornuta

Posted by MadScientist (Düsseldorf, Germany) on 16 April 2009 in Plant & Nature.

Pansies are descended from these flowers.
I've been cheating a bit here - there wasn't enough sunlight, so I used a flash. Had a nice effect on the flower's surface, I think.

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Comments (11)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

WOW!!!! This really is a striking image!!! It jumps out of the screen with its vibrant shades and super lighting:-)

16 Apr 2009 8:07am

@Linerberry: I like that too. But it's a pure effect photo, that little flower looks very modest in the daylight.

MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom

My computer seemed to be running really slow as I first looked at this....but the way it presented this picture was quite stunning as the beauty of this flower presented itself bit by bit; each time I saw a bit I wanted more! The final picture did not disappoint. I like this shot very much. It's surely not a cheat to use a flash when it brings out the richness and texture like it has done here. Well done. Love it!

16 Apr 2009 10:34am

@MrsAmber: Thanks, MrsAmber! Glad my some-100K image brightened your day. :-)

observing from North West, United Kingdom

Cheating....? certainly not, you must use whatever means you have to create your image, and to hell with so called rules ! BTW, it is a beautiful shot MS.

16 Apr 2009 10:47am

@observing: to hell with so called rules - I may take you up on it some time. :-)

JoeB from Brampton, Canada

Well the flash of light has revealed it in all its appearance.

16 Apr 2009 12:56pm

@JoeB: I tried a few other flowers, but no other came out as shiny as this one.

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

Nice macro and detail.

16 Apr 2009 1:05pm

@bluechameleon: Thank you! For an experimental shot I was quite satisfied. :-)

dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States

wow! so RICH!! wonderful detail!!

16 Apr 2009 7:21pm

@dj.tigersprout: And so tiny! :)

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Have to admire the superficial simplicity of these . . but nothing simple within.

16 Apr 2009 11:26pm

@Ronnie 2¢: Next time we're going to turn towards something more serious. ;)

mangAnto from bandung, Indonesia

Nice macro!

17 Apr 2009 1:48am

@mangAnto: Thanks very much, mangAnto!

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

I agree that the flash had a nice effect. It's nice to see the nature side of you come out in your photos. The detail and clarity in the petals is perfect.

17 Apr 2009 3:10am

@Steven: Hehe, my 'nature side' :-) I've written in a small 'manifesto' why I prefer plants and stones.