macro white Love in a mist 8. December 2024 / 8. December 2024 by Hagen Wendt Nigella damascena This flower has been given a number of interesting names in German-speaking countries, including Gretl in the shrub, Gretl in the heck, Gretchen in the bush, Greterl in the nest, Venus-haired, Bride in hair… The name Gretl in the bushes alludes to an Austrian legend according to which the rich farmer’s daughter Gretl […] Read more »
macro yellow Santolina 7. December 2024 / 7. December 2024 by Hagen Wendt I also discovered the santolina flower at the State Garden Show in Kirchheim. A round inflorescence from which small tubular flowers wind in all directions. The photo was taken in full sun, which clearly outshone my artificial light. That makes sense here, because otherwise the semicircular shape would not be visible. Thank you, dear sun. […] Read more »
green macro Small Teasel 4. October 2024 / 7. December 2024 by Hagen Wendt The hairy plant is actually known as an extremely prickly plant at the end of approx. 1.20 m long stems. But they are currently flowering, which delights bees and macro photographers. There are hundreds of small flowers between the spines, which first open at the sides and then also at the top. From above, it […] Read more »
green macro Green thistle 4. October 2024 / 7. December 2024 by Hagen Wendt I discovered this little green thistle in Munich’s Nussbaumstrasse. I was actually only interested in the symmetry, but after the rendering a DUNE sandworm stared at me, with a louse clinging to its teeth in the top right-hand corner. I couldn’t get it out – clawing is probably a core louse skill. Read more »