jasmine buds

An early stage of star jasmine blooming.

moth feathers

Moths are insects that particularly make you wish you could keep zooming closer.

guttation

These poppy leaves (Papaver somniferum) show a crown of shiny drops until noon. But this is no dew from condensation, it is the plant sweating sap when the soil is still very moist from rain. The process is called guttation.

morning glory

The many-colored flowers of morning glories (Ipomoea tricolor) have a beautiful spiral opening process.

harmel

Syrian rue (Peganum harmala) is one of the ancient candidates for Soma and a potent medicinal and visionary plant in mediterranean traditions.