Red Columbine in Black and White is a photograph by Karen Slagle which was uploaded on July 15th, 2013.
Red Columbine in Black and White
I took this Red Columbine image in the Texas panhandle. I used a Nikon D700, Micro/Nikkor 108 2.8 lens @f36, tripod, cable release.... more
by Karen Slagle
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Red Columbine in Black and White
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Karen Slagle
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I took this Red Columbine image in the Texas panhandle. I used a Nikon D700, Micro/Nikkor 108 2.8 lens @f36, tripod, cable release.
The genus name Aquilegia is derived from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because the shape of the flower petals, which are said to resemble an eagle's claw. The common name "columbine" comes from the Latin for "dove", due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves clustered together.[3]
Description[edit]
The fruit is a follicle.[4] the five points that stick out further than the petals are the calix (chalis).
Relatives[edit]
Columbines are closely related to plants in the genera Actaea (baneberries) and Aconitum (wolfsbanes/monkshoods), which like Aquilegia produce cardiogenic toxins.[5]
Insects[edit]
They are used as food plants by some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) caterpillars. These are mainly of noctuid moths noted for feeding on many poisonous plants without harm such as Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae), Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae) and Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis). The Engrailed (Ectropis crepuscularia), a geometer moth, also uses columbine as a larval foodplant.
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Adriana Mueller
So elegant and graceful! The light and shadow areas, as well as the texture of the petals in this photo are amazing! Superb work, Karen! l/f
Bunny Clarke
I am always amazed with the detailed beauty of this gorgeous work. Stunning and breathtaking every time.
Dawn Senior-Trask
What exquisite elegance and grace! Love the emphasis on form, texture and light in this outstanding and captivating image! fav
Marianne NANA Betts
this is fantastic, Karen !! love the b&w and the textures and lighting here are breath taking. v/f ~ nana