macro white Clusius Snowdrop 28. February 2026 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt Galanthus plicatus The snowdrop is among the very first flowers to combat winter’s gloom with its initial splashes of color. As soon as the snow melts, they push their nodding, bell-shaped blossoms from the cold ground. I discovered this species in the rose garden; it opens its petals wider than its smaller relatives, making it […] Read more » white
macro white Haller’s pasqueflower 24. May 2025 / 2. January 2026 by Hagen Wendt Pulsatilla halleri The pasqueflower, also known as kitchen bell, is better known as a large, violet flower. However, similar to the dandelion, it is also very beautiful to look at in its mature fruit phase. And very, very tedious to isolate. This species occurs in higher altitudes of up to 3000 m. I photographed it […] Read more » white
macro white Love in a mist 8. December 2024 / 4. June 2026 by Hagen Wendt Nigella damascena This flower has been given a number of interesting names in German-speaking countries, including Gretl in the shrub, Gretl in the heck, Gretchen in the bush, Greterl in the nest, Venus-haired, Bride in hair… The name Gretl in the bushes alludes to an Austrian legend according to which the rich farmer’s daughter Gretl […] Read more » white
macro white White lilac 15. September 2024 / 2. January 2026 by Hagen Wendt Syringa vulgaris Alba A single lilac flower is truly tiny. But if you get too close, it can be a little scary. Luckily, the bees don’t care, no sandworm head cinema! Read more » Lilac white
macro white Daisy 20. June 2024 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt Bellis perennis Among all overlooked beauties, the daisy probably ranks highest. I, too, ignored it for a long time, until we were lying on a blanket in Westpark during our first summer attempt in April, and I “accidentally” had my equipment with me. The central, still-closed disc florets are arranged in a star shape here, […] Read more » white
macro white Dandelion 1. May 2024 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt Taraxacum officinale The difficulties of photographing dandelions begin the moment you try to carry them home without significantly aiding their seed dispersal. Once that is achieved, one should avoid sudden movements and keep everything as vibration-free as possible while photographing.After several attempts with wavy pappus hairs, I know exactly what I am talking about. But […] Read more » white
macro white Broadleaf Arrowhead 8. October 2023 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt Sagittaria latifolia A flower like that of the arrowhead is still rare in my collection due to its simple symmetry. I discovered and documented this one on election Sunday 2023 in the Botanical Garden. Its leaves are indeed broad and arrow-shaped, the flowers typically have only 3 petals—but unlike many other flowers, it is dioecious: […] Read more » white
macro white Woolly Thistle 9. August 2023 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt Cirsium eriophorum Read more » Thistle white
macro white Star-of-Bethlehem 21. May 2023 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt I discovered this Star-of-Bethlehem blossom in the bee garden of the urban apiary at Munich’s Südpark. The flower consists of 6 petals and 6 carpels, creating a fascinating symmetry. This image is also among the first that I have hanging in my home as a 60 x 60 cm pigment print. Read more » white
macro white Mouse-ear Chickweed 21. May 2023 / 31. May 2026 by Hagen Wendt This small blossom is also from the bee garden of the city apiary at Munich’s Südpark. The near-perfect symmetry and the stripes make it look as if it were drawn. Read more » white