Close view of unfurling fern fronds covered in fine rust-colored scales and pale green emerging tissue against an earthy background. — Lazovsky Reserve, Primorsky Krai · May 2008

Unfurling Fern in Spring Light

Close view of fern fronds in the early stages of unfurling on Petrova Island, May 2008. Fine, rust-colored scales cover the coiled tips while pale green tissue begins to emerge beneath midday light.

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Nikon D70s105mmf/451/2s10 May 2008

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