The Crown of a Zinnia

[AlanLichty]

An interesting view of a Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) bloom from someone's street side flower bed not far from where I live. The more I zoomed in on the bloom the more interesting the view got. I didn't see any pollinators on it but from the looks of the pollen all over the bloom it must have some good joo-joo to bring in so many visitors. View this at full size to see the details.

C&C always welcome.

 

[JimFox]

That's super cool how it's crowned like that Alan. Good job on zooming in!

 

[AlanLichty]

That's super cool how it's crowned like that Alan. Good job on zooming in!

Thanks Jim - the details of the crown parts were the part I wasn't expecting when I squeezed off the shot.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Good details in the center of this flower. You probably had to back off the red channel some for this view.

 

[AlanLichty]

Good details in the center of this flower. You probably had to back off the red channel some for this view.

Thanks Jameel - I have seen quite a few zinnias in my day but have never examined the details of the center of the bloom like this before. Quite fascinating. You are correct about the reds - they definitely tested the camera sensor.

 

[Beth]

that's a pretty cool find. it's the little details like that that make nature interesting.

 

[AlanLichty]

that's a pretty cool find. it's the little details like that that make nature interesting.

Thanks Beth - my thoughts exactly.