A Step Through the Looking Glass

[DragonsEye]

Or more to the point -- the magnifying glass. Love the macro shots that Mach and others post, but, alas!, I lack the equipment and the means of obtaining such. :-( So here are some of my various and asundry attempts shooting through a handheld magnifying glass...

one of my best attempts, I think




M. nejapensis flower




the little yellow nodes/bodies specific to D. hartmeyerorum (to the best of my knowledge, no one has figured out just what purpose they may serve)





the gooey bits of madagascarensis





I have a few more I'll try to post later.

 

[Satanas]

that is extremely cool

 

[Sashoke]

I love the shot of that M. nejapensis, it almost looks like its glowing!

 

[hcarlton]

An interesting take on photography....
They have formed a supported theory on the hartmeyerorum glands actually: they're light reflectors, and may act like lights down a runway to guide flying insects.

 

[DragonsEye]

An interesting take on photography....
They have formed a supported theory on the hartmeyerorum glands actually: they're light reflectors, and may act like lights down a runway to guide flying insects.

Thanks, Carlton -- both for the photography comment and the theory info. Happen to have any links to the gland theory? Would enjoy reading such.

Some additional pics:

The only utric that has done well for me thus far




D. binata




Flower of a NoID Aloe hybrid

 

[DragonsEye]

An additional one for the moment ....

One of my favorite micro mini orchids -- flowers are huge for the size of the plant
Psyg. pusilla

 

[Dragoness]

I now find myself in need of a handheld magnifying glass. . .

 

[DragonsEye]

I now find myself in need of a handheld magnifying glass. . .

By all means, add to this thread at will.

 

[DragonsEye]

Always rather surprised by the amount of secretions produced.