| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Genus Paederia | 17 12 2024 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
A few months ago, I discovered this unique little flower while walking around a natural area near my house. This flower comes from the Paederia genus, which is famous for its small size but extraordinary detail when looked closely.
When I first saw it, the flowers were still white, fluffy buds, like they were covered in morning dew. However, after looking for the right angle, I found a flower that had started to bloom with yellowish-white petals and a dark purple center that looked hairy. This detail only really became clear after I attached a macro lens and illuminated it with additional light to make the texture stand out more.
Despite its very small size, this flower makes an interesting impression, especially because of the contrast between the dark interior and the lighter petals. Another uniqueness is its star-like shape when fully blooming. From the information I have read, the Paederia genus is often found in various wild habitats, and some species even have a distinctive aroma. However, what I found this time didn't have a strong smell, or maybe I didn't pay much attention to it at the time.
Observing flowers this small with the naked eye is not enough, but with macro photography, we can see the hidden beauty that usually goes unnoticed. This is one of the reasons I love exploring nature with a macro lens—because there are so many little wonders waiting to be discovered.
NOTE: I first wrote the article above in Indonesian, which is my own language, then I translated it using English with the help of Goggle.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Genus Paederia |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @bananaklatbarat |
| Link to original | community | |
|---|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/261365040 | |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
| - | - | |
| =4.9786331 | =97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221 |
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