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Uploaded: July 11, 2012 22:47:01 | Entered: July 31, 2015 20:31:11
The sepal is the part of a flower, often green, that rests underneath the larger petals. A collection of sepals are known as a calyx.
The calyx on this pink dahlia reminds me of watermelon rinds.
Canon EF 70-200mm@70mm with the Canon 500D close up lens f/10 1/60 sec ISO 200 (Tripod and cable release)
Tiia Vissak July 12, 2012
a wonderful floral! #1474376Mary K. Robison July 12, 2012
Brilliant full-frame macro, Heather. The clarity and colors are marvelous.Carolyn M. Fletcher July 12, 2012
Love this! Great job! #10226175Michelle Alton July 12, 2012
A gorgeous capture to use for a botany lesson! Yes, I see the watermelon rinds CLEARLY! #10226246Chris Budny July 12, 2012
Yes, definitely watermelon-esque! Beautiful view and colors! #10226357Monnie Ryan July 12, 2012
Fabulous, Heather! #10226471David Phalen July 12, 2012
A spectacular macro with excellent colors and clarity!! #10226632Mike Clime July 12, 2012
Beautiful back side macro, Heather! #10226691JO ANN CLEVELAND July 12, 2012
Gorgeous Heather, love the info too. would not be surprised to see this again girl!jo ann c. #10226795
David M. Montero July 12, 2012
Beautifl capture Heather! #10227096Anthony G. Comella July 12, 2012
SUPERB!!!! #10227144Jeffrey R. Bange July 12, 2012
Beautiful capture Heather of the back of a Pink Dahlia along with a little botany lesson, who said that you don't learn something new each day. #10227246Mary Dimitriw July 13, 2012
Gorgeous macro shot Heather! #10227445Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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