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18Jan/1245

Orbea huillensis flowers

A few nice nature images I found:

Orbea huillensis flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
A cluster of Orbea huillensis (South African Stapeliad succulent) flowers after an afternoon rain shower.

Martin
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Stapelia gigantea flower - Corona Macro
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Image by Martin_Heigan
A macro photograph of the Corona of a Stapelia gigantea flower.

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28Nov/1179

Richtersveldia columnaris flowers

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Richtersveldia columnaris flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
The tiny flowers of Richtersveldia columnaris (Stapeliad flowers) ex Hort Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden.

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Crassula columnaris flowering
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Image by Martin_Heigan
A macro photograph of the tiny flowers of Crassula columnaris ssp. prolifera (also known as Sentkannetjie or Scent Bottle). Crassula columnaris is a small succulent that grows in the arid regions of the Western and Northern Cape, South Africa.

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Martin
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25Nov/1122

Namaqualand Wild Flowers

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Namaqualand Wild Flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Some of the Wild Flower Biodiversity in Namaqualand.

Garies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, August 2007.

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Featured in my book: "Namaqualand and the Richtersveld - Nature's Spectacular Canvas".

Martin
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Stapelia kougabergensis flower
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Stapelia kougabergensis (ex Hort Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden - Poortview - South Africa).

Martin
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24Nov/1155

The wild flowers of the Cederberg

Some cool nature images:

The wild flowers of the Cederberg
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Fields of Gazania lichtensteinii (Botterblomme or Butter flowers) in Clanwilliam (Cederberg).

Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa, August 2007.

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Featured in my book: "Namaqualand and the Richtersveld - Nature's Spectacular Canvas".

Martin
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Morning Dew
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Image by Monster.
Top 20 Nature Photos - Hall Of Fame.

18Nov/1184

Succulent flowers

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Succulent flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Succulent flowers - Winter - 15 July 2006 - South Africa.

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Piaranthus germinatus flower
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Image by Martin_Heigan
A macro photograph of a Piaranthus germinatus flower from the Eastern Cape,
South Africa.

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More Piaranthus photos HERE.

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16Nov/11170

Blushing Bride Protea flowers

Some cool nature images:

Blushing Bride Protea flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Blushing Bride Protea flowers (Serruria florida).

Photographs of the "Gold Award Winning" South Africa 2009 exhibit from the Royal Horticultural Society's "Chelsea Flower Show". I was fortunate enough to contribute the panoramic photograph of the "Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden" that was used as a background image in the display.

The Protea and Fynbos photographs are part of the "Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden" display.

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Beach of giant mushrooms
 Blushing Bride Protea flowers

Image by NeeZhom Photomalaya
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Textured photo. All photos shot by me and combined together in PS. I repeat , all photos shot by me, means no editable or 3d or whatever. All are from nature icon wink Blushing Bride Protea flowers This is a composition, the concept is like people took variety of trees and composed them in a garden icon wink Blushing Bride Protea flowers

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Thanx for all comments and faves, all the best. Have a nice days ahead! We're all belong to each other and came from same father and mother (Adam and Eve), so peace and justice for all icon smile Blushing Bride Protea flowers

"O God You do not create this to waste , The Exalted One please protect us from hellfire" SubhanAllah .......

3Nov/1170

Argyroderma congregatum flowers

A few nice nature images I found:

Argyroderma congregatum flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
A macro photograph of Argyroderma congregatum flowers.

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Martin
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Stapelia hirsuta var. gariepensis flower
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Stapelia hirsuta var. gariepensis flower from the Northern Cape, South Africa (ST041-022).

Photographed at the Greenhouse of John Kloppers.

Martin
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Stapelia leendertziae flower
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Image by Martin_Heigan
The large tulip-sized bell-shaped flower of Stapelia leendertziae (a South African Stapeliad).

Martin
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10Sep/1111

Namaqualand Wild Flowers

A few nice flowers images I found:

Namaqualand Wild Flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
The Wild Flowers of Namaqualand.

Garies, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, August 2007.

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Martin
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Tromotriche longipes flower
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Tromotriche longipes flowering in habitat (Richtersveld, Northern Cape, South Africa, August 2007).

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More Tromotriche photos HERE.

Martin
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10Sep/1117

Cool Flowers images

Some cool flowers images:

Protea flowers
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Photographs of the "Gold Award Winning" South Africa 2009 exhibit from the Royal Horticultural Society's "Chelsea Flower Show". I was fortunate enough to contribute the panoramic photograph of the "Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden" that was used as a background image in the display.

The Protea and Fynbos photographs are part of the "Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden" display..

Best viewed LARGE

Martin
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Administrator of:
Stapeliad & Asclepiad Group
All things beautiful in Nature Group
Succulent Treasures of the Desert Group
The World Up-Close (Nature Macro) Group

Crassula columnaris flowering in habitat
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Crassula columnaris (Koesnaatjie) flowering in habitat (Anysberg, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa, September 2006).

Martin
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Orbea variegata flower fly pollination
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Image by Martin_Heigan
Fly pollinating Orbea variegata (Stapeliad flower).

Martin
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9Sep/1122

Nice Flowers photos

A few nice flowers images I found:

Aloinopsis rubrolineata flower
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Image by Martin_Heigan
A small Aloinopsis rubrolineata flower.

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Martin
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Room of Glass Flowers
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Image by Curious Expeditions
The Blascka glass flower collection at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, over 3,000 models were created by glass artisans Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolph began in 1886, continuing for five decades. The collection represents more than 830 plant species.

Case of Glass Flowers
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Image by Curious Expeditions
The Blascka glass flower collection at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, over 3,000 models were created by glass artisans Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolph began in 1886, continuing for five decades. The collection represents more than 830 plant species.