2015-05-08 columbine by mona65

2015-05-08 columbine

Columbines (Aquilegia) are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. They have emerged from Central Asia approximately 6 million years ago and the columbines are among the original flowering plants and have therefore a relative simple “construction plan”. But what a great plan this is! The leaves of the columbine have similar to the lotus plant a very high water repellence. The so-called lotus effect refers to self-cleaning properties. Dirt particles are picked up by water droplets due to the micro- and nanoscopic architecture on the surface, which minimizes the droplet's adhesion to that surface. Some “modern” nanotechnologists copied this since millions of year’s effective effect and have developed self-cleaning paints, windows, roof tiles, fabrics and other surfaces.
I very much the almost monochrome feel in this photo - all cool tones, it makes it a really gentle image.
May 8th, 2015  
Lovely shot, we have loads in our garden, they spread very quickly, waiting for them to flower in wet North Wales at the moment
May 8th, 2015  
gorgeous
May 8th, 2015  
Very well shot, you've made them look so delicate.
May 8th, 2015  
Some of ours are out and I love them. You capture their delicate structure so well here. Wonderful dof too with the background so soft and muted. Fav
May 8th, 2015  
Gorgeous
May 8th, 2015  
Awesome!
May 9th, 2015  
What a lovely delicate shot- great shot for these delicate flowers :)
May 9th, 2015  
I love the soft delicacy -- truly beautiful.
May 9th, 2015  
Lovely shot! I have some red ones almost ready to open.
May 9th, 2015  
So beautifully delicate. fav
May 9th, 2015  
I love the way they are melting into the background.
May 9th, 2015  
I do love your work, Mona. Beautiful light and comp here, fav. I love the structure of these flowers. And I love the lotus effect for photography. It's also called superhydrophobicity (lovely name with lots of syllables! :) ), and you also find it with nasturtiums and alchemilla, among other plants.
May 9th, 2015  
Beautiful colors and softness!
May 9th, 2015  
Gorgeous
May 9th, 2015  
I am not a big flower person, but your flower shots are so beautiful. I just love the tones in this.
May 11th, 2015  
A beautiful welcome to spring, their little heads are a delight and love the soft tones and composition :)
May 18th, 2015  
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