Flowering pebbles

Lithops spp.
People don't realise they flower! Took me by surprise too !
D200
Hope I,m not boring you all with my latest obbsession !
Sigma 50 mm Macro
100 ISO
20th sec @f4.5
9 images Stacked czm
Tripod/remote
Levels
This has to be seen full sized to be appreciated but I can't do it.
Cheers
JohnR

I love it! I see you left a space for your signature - ideally I would like to see that area filled too.

Super follow up image John, really liked the last one but this is even better, great to see them in flower.

Andy...

Thanks both. Yes Ian I should have raised the camera a bit more thinking about it now.
Cheers
johnr

these are amazing John. From what part of the world do they originate? I agree about the top right corner but still an interesting and attractive shot.

Matt

I've never seen any of these, they look incredible
Well captured John.

Geoff.

Thanks all.
Members of the Mesembryanthemum family
They come from South Africa/Namibia/Swaziland generally. There are about 200 species and subs and cultivars. Very easy to grow. Full sun, plenty of ventilation- no water in winter at all. Thats it. Propogate from seed.
Simples !
Cheers
JohnR

Superb again, John and not a slug or snail in sight. Would look great in 3D and viewed on this http://uk.news.yahoo.com/2/20100903/-philips-3d-21-9-cinema-tv-extra-wide-bf205d4.html

Nice one John, now we know what your garden looks like!

Dale

Beautiful image John with lovely lighting.

David

An interesting subject and a crisp, clear view and good stacking technique too.

The different colours and textures are amazing. Like this very much. Flowers are definitely the icing on the cake.