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271/366: Beauty in Blue--Love in a Mist

by Janet Brien
Have you ever had the chance to see this flower up close before? These unusual blossoms are surrounded by feathery, finely divided leaves which is where they get their name. I think they are so alien-like and interesting, and when I was successful at growing them from seeds, I was totally delighted!
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18 comments

Maria W. said:

Belega sema nigelo!!! La floro kreskas en ĝardenoj en mia regiono!!!
Bonan semajnfinon Janet:)))
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigella_sativa
8 years ago ( translate )

bonsai59 replied to Maria W.:

Ou, I think it's Nigella damascena. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigella_damascena
8 years ago ( translate )

bonsai59 said:

This a very nice flower, Janet. Fine work, this picture. Have a great weekend. :-) Greetings, Frank
8 years ago

Pam J said:

So beautiful !
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Outstanding macro.
8 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Wish you a serene weekend:)
8 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Exquisite capture!

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Puzzler4879 said:

An amazing closeup, Janet!!

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8 years ago ( translate )

Puzzler4879 said:

Back again!



Please post your superb photo in the Admin. Choice Photos thread at Amazing Details.
8 years ago

Don Sutherland said:

Stunning blue.
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Zulma said:

My day is blue today...so this is the perfect flower to admire. I love your capture Janet.
8 years ago

Bernhard Hofbeck said:

Fantastic macro!
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Stan Askew said:



╰⊰✿ Amazing Details ❁⊱╮
8 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

I have these in my garden Janet...........they're just lovely. This is a charming image!
8 years ago

sunlight said:

It's very nice; I love blue !
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