Witch-Hazel
The Witch-Hazel is a large shrub or small deciduous tree, native to China, Japan and north America.
It was introduced into European gardens at the end of the 19th century.
At the end of winter bright flowers open all along the bare stems.
A wonderful display and very useful for early foraging insects.
The picture shows a cross breeding between a Chinese and Japanese Witch-Hazel.
Dutch name : Toverhazelaar
German name : Zaubernuss
Latin name : Hamamelis x intermedia (H. mollis x H. japonica)
Anca Silvia B. 6. März 2011, 10:12
stunning beauty,Mark,hugs,ancaTeresaM 6. März 2011, 8:59
Très délicate et belle vision.Bravo pour cette superbe mise en lumière, Mark.
Bon dimanche & Amitiés,
Irbenika 4. März 2011, 19:59
Breathtaking beauty! Fantastic blur +++++Irb
carinart 4. März 2011, 18:47
Was bei dir nicht alles lernen kann! Und auf so angenehme Weise!L.G. Karin
Charly Roggow 4. März 2011, 11:09
sieht gut aus so angestrahltLG Charly
Mauro Stradotto 3. März 2011, 22:51
Molto strano questo fiore,ho sempre sentito parlare dell'hamamelis, ma non l'avevo mai vista!
Buona serata Mark,
Mauro
Adele D. Oliver 3. März 2011, 22:10
What exquisite tiny blossoms they are seen so close up!!! Beautiful image - I especially like this composition and focus work with the unfocused blossom in ghe BG.greetings, Adele
Jan Rillich 3. März 2011, 21:25
I see it for the first time - niceAngelika Ritter 3. März 2011, 21:16
what a perfect shot..from a wonderfull flower.+++
bw angie
Alfredo Yanez 3. März 2011, 20:18
Un macro excelente, muy bien visto, felicitaciones!!!++++++++++++++
Saludos buena luz!*
Alfredo
Deryck 3. März 2011, 20:08
This is such a beautiful plant! Stunning open petals. Excellent shot tooDeryck
CsomorLászló 3. März 2011, 19:03
Another beautiful hdr work!bw
CsL
Heinz Janovsky 3. März 2011, 18:55
Sehr exotisch wirkende Blüten. Herrliche Farben.Gruß Heinz
viola d 3. März 2011, 18:21
As far as I know it is added to some cosmetics. Lovely detail of this very ornamental plant, ViolaVera M. Shulga 3. März 2011, 18:13
Wonderful image! Beautiful yellow!