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06-MAY-2009 Jack Hoying

Hen & Chicks Variety

Fort Loramie, Ohio

Jovibarba ("beard of Jove") is a small genus of three species of succulents in the family Crassulaceae, endemic to Europe. The genus is closely related to Sempervivum. It is controversial discussed, whether it is to classify as a subgenus of Sempervivum. Jovibarba have pale-greenish-yellow or yellow bell-shaped flowers with six petals, while Sempervivum has actinomorphic flowers with more than six petals. The common name Hen and chicks is applied to some Jovibarba species (and also species in several other related genera).

In addition to sexual propagation by seeds and propagation by offsets, the species Jovibarba heuffelii also propagates by dividing rosettes.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/100s f/32.0 at 105.0mm iso200, Diffused SB800s, left and right full exif

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Guest 15-May-2009 08:12
Very nice photo but the spider web and water drops really add to this shot!
Dirck Brinckerhoff15-May-2009 04:42
I guess with all those capabilities, the dramatic lighting is appropriate.
paplvr08-May-2009 21:57
Beautifully sharp and lit. Linda S
Ann08-May-2009 16:24
Great lighting and clarity.
Bea.08-May-2009 05:34
Very nice shot of this little flock of poultry!
Ruth Voorhis07-May-2009 21:46
Nicely done, Jack.
Ruth
Ronald Bijtenhoorn07-May-2009 21:10
Great shot, you managed very well with the lighting
Ed Duverger07-May-2009 19:05
You created fine light with the flash
Barry Ailetcher07-May-2009 16:57
nice image and thanks for the info on the plant
Mark Krauss07-May-2009 14:07
Great details, the liquid and the spider webs make this extraordinary!
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo07-May-2009 07:34
A beautifully grown grouping of Jovies! Lovely lighting and color!
DB Hans07-May-2009 06:02
Neat image, you do great flash work.
Guest 07-May-2009 03:51
spooky with the spider webs!
Guest 07-May-2009 03:41
Lovely Jack.
Steve Thuman07-May-2009 03:40
Incredible detail!
fotabug07-May-2009 03:23
A very nice close up. Beautiful green