Phyteuma a.k.a. devils claw a.k.a rampion

[Peter S.]

Due to the remark of Rachel,

I would like to post the better two pictures, too.


XD-7, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90 with 2x teleconverter, F ca. 8, tripod of course


same as above, without teleconverter

This flower looks great, but is a hell of difficult to photograph. I tried at least ten times.
This is the first times, it slowly approaches the impression the flower gives.

Best regards
Peter

[camerastoomany]

I like number 1: a great flower shot. I can see from this pic where the name "devil's claw" comes from.

[Peter S.]

Dear Geoff,

Thank You for Your kind comment! And I have to repeat again, that it took me so many tries to
catch that little devil in a manner, that one can get an impression of its appearance. I added the
second frame in order to show the whole plant. Please note that in lower (and warmer) places
this plant can be as high as 50 cm. I saw ones that had vivid magenta petals and a red or purple
centers of the blossom.

But virtually all of my previous attempts failed because they conveyed the impression of a total
mess. I could get no order into it. I allways had green backgrounds - so I was happy to find
a brown background here, so that I could isolate it, and have at least a bit of contrast.

Best regards
Peter