Koru

This is the beginning of a NZ silver fern (ponga) frond. It is the shape of a koru - a spiral, which signifies for Maori new life, growth, strength and peace. The koru is a symbol that is often used in Maori carvings.

[Sam]

Stunning! 50 million FAVs!

[Dianne]

@gigiflower Wow - thanks!

[Delwyn Barnett]

Oh this is a lovely Koru. I love how all the tiny hairs are so in focus - and glistening with rain drops.

[julia]

Great focus and colour.... fav

[Ethel]

Lovely shot, Dianne. An interesting connection with culture. Fav

[Tracie Broadhead]

beautiful image

[sally agnew]

Stunning detail and lighting :)

[Valerie Chesney]

This is so fantastic...Big Fav

[kali]

exquisite

[Lou Ann]

An amazing image. Oh my.

[Photo Bird]

Absolutely beautiful! Fav. I have been trying to do a fern photo these last few days but having seen yours I think I might give up!

[Babs]

Wow, absolutely stunning. fav.

[Lockarec]

Spectacular in all aspects.

[Sebastian Gritt]

This really is stunning, Dianne. Viewed on black, enlarged, the detail is amazing. Totally captivating with a glorious highlight/shade bokeh. Total Fav.

[Patty]

so beautiful in its simplicity!

[Mona]

Always beautiful, stunning and gorgeous. Ans o well and beautifully captured.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Very nicely done! FAV!

[*lynn]

💚 excellent shot, fav

[Pat Knowles]

Fave for a lovely image!

[FBailey]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful pic

[Maggiemae]

Exquisite composition - should be in an art gallery! fav

[vonski]

Superb

[Beryl Lloyd]

Absolutely beautiful ! fav

[Barbara Stewart]

perfection

[eDorre]

Can't say enough or any more than has been said. Thank you for the info as well.

[Wendy]

An awesome macro - so nicely composed and captured.

[Heather K]

Wonderful, fav!

[Marnie]

Absolutely beautiful, fantastic.

[Karen]

Wow that is an instant fav. Stunning image.

[Jerome]

excellent shot!

[Junko Y]

LOVE! Macro perfection! Beautiful capture and processing of this "KORU" -- a word @julzmaioro taught me when I posted my koru photo.

[julia]

@jyokota pleased you remembered.. you make a good student...

[Claude Trew]

Stunning shape and lighting. The water droplets are just the perfect final touch. Fav

[Junko Y]

WOW, Dianne, I really want to double or triple fav this!!!

[Susan]

Gorgeous! Fav!

[Rachel]

Wonderful! Fav

[☠northy]

So delightfully droste! Love the light and the definition of the little "hairs" :)