Almost stepped on it

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The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I was exploring the Plitvice National Parc in Croatia. Spring was only then popping up. To my great surprise this tiny blue anemone was sitting there on its own right on the footpath. It was the first of its kind I saw. After one sunny day it was joined by plenty of others. But I am glad I kept a memory of this early bloomer.

Specific Feedback

This is a picture to help me remember how beautiful the parc was, also in its tiniest details. It is a symbol of fragility as well and thus has a special place. Any comment of how you would have captured this moment differently is evidently welcome. I could have laid on my belly, but would it then still meet the request of this week’s challenge?

Technical Details

Canon EOS R6, 24-105mm f/4
ƒ/8
1/250
105 mm
3200 ISO

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Xavier, I thought this looked like an Anemone. It’s color stands out very well amoung all the light stones. I am a bit surprised that there aren’t any leaves showing because the leaves show first in my area. I like that this view shows “the ground”, not just the flower.

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A lovely find, Xavier. I like the way the organic shapes of the flower contrast with the angularity of the gravel.

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oh what a perfect little beauty and a picture of survival. Lovely color and the contrast between the flower and the gravel is really nice. Stark, but also somehow soothing. Looks more like Bloodroot to me, but they’re so close and what do I know of Croatia? Zip, for the record. I might have moved the long diagonal stem that touches the flower, but that’s about it. Sweet find.

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Dear Kristen, thank you for your nice comment. Just to make sure, I passed my picture through Obsidentify and this confirmed that this was Hepatica nobilis, also known as Anemone hepatica, according to Wikipedia. As far as I can check, the most cited names in English are liverleaf and liverwort. The name seems to come from the shape of the leaves, which are not visible here. Thank you again.

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Oh what a dope. I meant hepatica not bloodroot. Bah. Certainly lovely.

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An intrepid beauty. The harsh, hard shapes of the rocks serve to emphasize the delicate softness of the flower.

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Nice find and I am glad you didn’t step on it. I am always amazed at how nature can grow in rocks.

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Xavier: A delightful find and a fine capture. My only suggestion for improvement echoes @Kris_Smith regarding that one lone stem. Life can indeed show up in unexpected places. >=))>