Koru..

This is a Punga (Tree fern) koru.. the new leaf unfurling.. this pattern is used for Maori carving's and tattoo's and is a symbol of new life..

[Tracie Broadhead]

stunning! fav!

[Maggiemae]

Even though I see lots of these, I've never seen it so well portrayed! I could easily see this up on the walls of a luxury hotel! fav

[Ruby]

Beautiful...and great processing

[julia]

@tracie8266 @maggiemae @ourrube Thank you for your comments and faves.. much appreciated..

[Alice Burghart]

beautiful

[Debi 🐩]

Lovely detailed shot like the effect the DOF has on the background

[Karen]

Great shot love the dreamy background.

[Kevin Wallace]

The detail and the color are amazing!! Dof kills! Fav for me and thanks!

[Dianne]

Fav - what a beautiful photo, everything about it is gorgeous - the composition, the lighting and the colours.

[Andrea]

@maggiemae I agree 👍

[Trinda Love]

FAV really lovely

[Jackie]

Home! Beautiful!!!

[julia]

@truechicknz Hope it hasn't made you homesick Jackie.. thanks for the comment and fav

[julia]

@trinda @andreajoy @dide @kevin365 @wearing0 @libertylady @rustymonkey Thank you all so much for the comments and faves..

[Jackie]

@julzmaioro I'm always home sick. Can't wait to get back there with my camera. Look out West Coast south island when I get home. So many places to explore again.

[hazel haver]

awesome presentation

[julia]

@plumtree500 thanks Hazel..

[Robyn]

Stunning. Fav

[gioia]

Brilliant! Love it.

[Keri]

Beautifully portrayed.

[Leslie]

Fabulous close up

[Margo]

Very beautifully framed.

[julia]

@flyrobin @gioiaw @pitasmum @lesip @777margo Thanks you so much for your comments and faves..

[Pat Knowles]

A beautiful illustration of this NZ icon!

[*lynn]

magnificent! fav

[KWind]

Very pretty!

[Lois]

Beautifully shot!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Stunning shot!

[Sue Speedy]

Love it!

[Kathy]

Fav! Gorgeous!

[Paula W]

Beautiful colours and super dof. I love the way ferns unfurl and you have captured this one perfectly, fav.

[Carys]

This is beautiful!

[Maggie]

Stunning, fav.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Gorgeous shot fav!

[Debbie]

this is amazing - no wonder you made it to the PP, I have been trying to capture a shot just like this but never succeed - well done - its gorgeous - fav

[Tony]

Wow !! Amazing capture, perfect focus and awesome lighting. Fav & Follow.