Inverted Tulip, a photo from Esfahan, East

Photographer's Note

This shot is a closer look to one of the species of Fritillaria, called inverted tulip ( in Persian means Laleh-ye-vazhegon). It is also known as " Ashk-e-Maryam" (Tear of Mary) ; because of the dropping dews that sounds like drops of tear. This plant is native to Iran and reached Austria in 1576.
It grows in some mountain slopes located in center and west of Iran , usually in second month of the spring and is seen in different colours such as yellow, orange and brown.

More related shots: 1 and 2 .

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saeed (34) 2010-05-10 22:25

Salam Atousa
Really this image is beautiful.Other shots also good.For visit,Dasht-e-Laleh now is in best position.
TFS
Saeed

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John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2010-05-11 1:09

Hello Atousa,
Wonderful warm colours of red. Great picture of this flower.
have a nice day,
Achim

rodgerg (55767) 2010-05-11 2:28

Hello Atousa,

Very nice nad very interesting close-up to this curious and astonishing inverted tulips. The superb red of the flowers arise very well in the green of the BG. This BG give too a great depht to the image.
Best regards,
Roger

adramad (72978) 2010-05-11 6:36

Salam Atousa.
A very beautiful image with these beautiful flowers, original flower shape with looking down, tine an excellent image quality, color and beauty of a good and beautiful light that shines on the petals of flowers.
Have a nice week. Best regards.
Luis.

jaja1970 (1304) 2010-05-11 8:29

Salam Atousa,

Great Job!
You are an expert photographer for sure, very sophisticated use of higher f value.
Everything is very balanced.
Best Wishes,
Javad

belido (19934) 2010-05-11 13:16

Salam Atousa,

high quality photograph. A good play with the depth and focus. Very nice to know a bit about those beautiful flowers. A complete post I would say...well done!
Regards,
Carlos

danos (110407) 2010-05-12 0:22

Hi Atousa,
nice the close up view of these red inverted tulips with the blur background to bring out the details of them.I can say certainty,that this kind of tulips there are in Greece.

Regards,Danos

paura (25802) 2010-05-12 15:57

Atousa,
Excellent sharpness to show this interesting macro. Very beautiful the " Laleh-ye-vazhegon".

Thanks for sharing.

PAulo

siolaw (38294) 2010-05-12 22:49

Salam Atousa
Good picture quality and special flowers make the picture a pleasant one. Light is nicely managed
Greetings
Laurent

Waylim (25436) 2010-05-15 22:02

Salam Atousa,
Thanks very much for showing such very unique flower, It the first time I have seen and heard about the flower. It does looks like the tradivtional upward tulip. I like how they grow in such a nice cluster, make it more cheerful, and the deep ruby red is veyr beautiful, almost looks like lovely skirt or dress. Great techincal quality and nice composition.
Way

shevchenko (20560) 2010-05-16 20:26

Hi Atousa,
Good close up to the inverted tulips, clear to show the petals and leaves, the shape and lines on leaves and petals are similar, only the colors make it different, distinct photo, well done.
Ally

s_lush (16602) 2010-05-19 8:28

Salam Atousa,
These beautiful flowers are very well presented with your shots and note. They look very unusual and wonderful. You have reproduced the beauty and colors of the plant excellently. Perfectly good presentation of one of the wonders of Iranian nature!
Best regards,
Sergiy

BWJ (3094) 2010-05-20 19:11

Hello Atousa,
What a fine capture of this interesting flower. It is very sharp with rich natural color and beautiful lighting. Lovely composition!
Kind regards,
Betty

Angshu (56760) 2010-05-20 23:11

Salam Atousa
Interesting shot of the flower with good bokeh obtained with DOF. Thanks for your note and the WS pictures as well, because I learnt something new today. Good shot, both technically and aesthetically
Regards
Angshu

Ricx (13495) 2010-05-22 1:23

Hi Atousa, a fascinating tulip- I have never heard of them before. you have captured with sharp and clear definition. wonderful detail and note. TFS Rich

daddo (28748) 2010-05-23 22:49

Salam Atousa. Excellent botanical shot and informative note. Lovely colours and the light is masterfully used to enhance the delicate beauty of the flowers. Regards. Klaudio.

skippy007 (12510) 2010-05-26 5:02

Salam Atousa, Beautiful shot of these very colourful flowers, excellent light & bokeh. Interesting name "Tear of Mary" I guess it refers to Mary the mother of Christ? Lovely flower, well captured.
Thank you
Regards
Santo

axiotea (21651) 2010-07-04 9:38

Salam Atousa
These flowers are really amazing! They deserved a closer view allowing to see nicely its details. The blurred inverted tulip balances well the image. Colours are very natural and pleasant to look at.
Cheers
Marilyn

pajaran (115891) 2010-11-13 21:51

Dobar dan.
Mnogo lepe boje i cvet ...
Dobar rad i ugao snimka, lepa fotografija.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Good day.
Lots of pretty colors and flower ...
Good work and the angle shot, beautiful photos.
All the best.
Paja.