Chameleon #2 white blossom This close-up image blends together

This close-up image blends together 120 different shots at different focus increments on a macro lens to create pin sharp detail from the nearest to the furthest points

and beauty in Eastern culture and are called Mudan in China

I am drawn to the sculptural and tactile qualities of both

This image is created from 60 individual shots taken at incremental focus points to achieve the required depth of focus and clarity on a macro lens

Chameleon #2 white blossom This close-up image blends togetherThis little fellow is a Veiled Chameleon, sometimes called a cone headed chameleon. He is about 6 inches long but looks pretty awesome printed up to the size of a small dinosaur. The distinctive protrusion on his head serves to channel water droplets down into the reptiles mouth, a useful feature in their dry habitats. They are solitary tree dwellers native to Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and eat mainly insects, grabbing their prey with long, sticky