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larose forest photos | all galleries >> Wildflowers, Ferns, Grasses, Trees and Shrubs (18 Galleries) >> Ferns and fern allies;Mosses and Liverworts; Lichens of the Ottawa area > Lady fern (Athyrium felix-femina)
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26-APR-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Lady fern (Athyrium felix-femina)

One of the many ferns popping up from the forest floor these days. This species is more delicate than the others I have posted lately (Cinnamon ferns), and not as conspicuous. It is known by the black scales on the stems.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/5.0 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
joseantonio27-Apr-2012 03:16
Amazing details in this POV
globalgadabout27-Apr-2012 02:21
at this stage it resembles a wreath...that is, a wreath with a discernible pulse...superb photography Christine..V
Margot W27-Apr-2012 02:07
A tight little bundle soon to open to its full beauty.
Dan the Man27-Apr-2012 01:57
Bravo! You have done it again!!! V
Jim Coffman27-Apr-2012 00:12
Ferns are amazing when viewed up close!Well captured!
Ann Shapiro27-Apr-2012 00:04
This is totally FABULOUS!!! Wonderful close up of this Lady fern! BV
Graeme26-Apr-2012 23:03
A wonderfully detailed close up with the info to boot, Christine.BV
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