Adonis Vernalis

Adonis Vernalis, known variously as pheasant's eye, spring pheasant's

eye, yellow pheasant's eye and false hellebore, is a perennial

flowering plant found in dry meadows and steppes in Eurasia. Isolated

populations are found from Spain in the west across Central Europe

with fine examples in Valais, Switzerland, and southern Europe,

reaching southern Sweden in the north, with its main area of

distribution being the Pannonian Basin and the West Siberian Plain. In

contrast to most other European Adonis species, the flowers appear in

springtime, and are up to 80 mm in diameter, with up to 20 bright

yellow petals.

The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds, such as

adonidin and aconitic acid. In addition, it is often used as an

ornamental plant.

Was a splendid +20*C and to have an idea of how beautiful springtime moment was I uploaded a photo with part of this location that is a nature reserve,300hectares.

Very nice capture with good lighting. I like the bg. Well done Radu!

Take care.

Patrick

Radu!! a beautiful creative shot!very nine colors-contrast and mood.

best regrs janegbert

Love the deep yellow. Nice bg also!!!!  AJ

Radu, excellent creative work. Compliments!

Radu,

Stellar lighting. The texture you brought out on the petals is wonderful. Rich vibrant colors with out blowing out the highlights, excellent exposure. DOF spot on. Thanks for this one.

Rick

Hi Radu,

This is an excellent shot. Love the mood it conveys. 

I am so glad you told the 'story' behind these beautiful flowers Radu. AND included the image where they are seen in 'nature'. I cannot get over just how big they are!!! Your processing works very well in this composition Radu. Lovely!

sincere regards, Gail