Monday, October 23, 2017

Here is a picture of a begonia bloom taken with my digital microscope, along with more pictures of the digital microscope setup. I'm having a lot of fun with this.

Digital Microscope with Digital Bloom
Digital Microscope with Digital Bloom

Digital Microscope with Digital Bloom
Digital Microscope with Digital Bloom

Friday, October 13, 2017

Up Close, Begonia Hazel's Front Porch!

I have a new digital microscope and took some close up pictures of a couple of begonia blooms.  First here is the plant, begonia Hazel's Front Porch.

 
Begonia Hazel's Front Porch

Here is the female bloom.

Begonia Hazel's Front Porch - female bloom
Now a picture of the female bloom with the digital microscope.

Begonia Hazel's Front Porch - female bloom
Now here is a picture of the male bloom.

Begonia Hazel's Front Porch - male bloom

And a close up from the digital microscope.
Begonia Hazel's Front Porch - male bloom

Friday, October 6, 2017

The Top of the Agave is Blooming!

The top of the Agave Salmiana is now blooming and the lower branches have seed pods.  The hummingbirds and bees are still busy in the blooms at the top.

Agave Salmiana
Agave Salmiana

Agave Salmiana

Agave Salmiana
Agave Salmiana

Agave Salmiana