Spiral flower

The flora of Rancho Cacachilas, Baja California Sur Botanical Studies

Description A close up of a pink rose 1:1.5 Mag. This is one of the rare roses i found as a perfect demonstration to the Fibonacci curve/ Golden spiral! I just couldn't stop myself from crabbing my macro lens and capture the moment! The Fibonacci Curve As an architect i have made a lot of researches about the Golden Ratio and how it's found in every natural thing on our planet, Which really inspired me through out my career that i actually designed one of my college projects using the golden…

Moon flower.

An exploraton of spirals in nature

"The human mind always makes progress, but it is a progress in spirals." Madame de Stael

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I have always been fascinated by Mother Nature's way of spiraling flowers. When flowers open they usually unfurl in a spiral motion and open. I love watching time-lapsed photography of a flower opening it is so interesting! I used to watch The Wonderful World of Disney when I was small (yes I'm dating myself) and in the opening shots there was a flower that would open really quickly. My Nana always planted Moon Vine plants in a flower pot by her porch. I would wait for her call (she usually…

Spiraling petals adorn a fragrant lavender 'Neptune' rose on a shrub sold at the Huntington Botanic Gardens spring plant sale. EXPLORE May 1, 2009 #211 --thanks for your comments and faves, everybody -- this is my highest ranked picture in Explore so far!