Tulips are colourful flowers and come in all shapes and sizes. Tulips are bulbous plants in the lily family. Originally from Kazakhstan, they were introduced to Europe as early as the 16th century. Tulips are often bought in bouquets, with the flowers still in bud. After a few days, the stems start to grow and the flowers open. In a few days, the flowers change greatly in appearance. The tulips in the picture are at the peak of their flowering. Or just past the peak, opinions may differ on that. It is a tipping point. The flowers are fully open and you can see the pistils and stamens. They don't drop the petals just yet. The flower stems are long, so the flowers hang over far. Another day and the petals will fall off. The wilting tulips have a beauty all their own. The tulips' spectacular change in shape and appearance in a few days makes them a symbol of the transience of life.
Ron Poot is een fotograaf die steeds op zoek is naar beelden die van het gewone iets bijzonders maken. Hij heeft een achtergrond als bioloog en is veel in de natuur te vinden. Favorieten zijn macrofotografie en landschappen. Daarnaast fotografeert hij graag als hij op reis is. Gebouwen,.. Read more…