Freesia is a genus of 14-16 species of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, native to Africa. The genus was named in honor of Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese (1795-1876), German physician. The species name alba means white in Latin. (Wikipedia)
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lillianhibiscus 17 Apr 2008
lovely!Dimitri Bogaerts 06 Apr 2008
Both of them are superb! Very nice macro!gerry logan 31 Mar 2008
That is such an unusual flower great capture of its beautySigridur Bachmann 26 Mar 2008
Stunning beauty excellent macro delicate work.!!!!Celeste Smith 26 Mar 2008
A very beautiful flower...fantastic macro!!Ruth Kauffman 25 Mar 2008
Just beautiful, Lili!!!Karen Cash 25 Mar 2008
sooo beautiful!! Your flowers are so amazing that you can almost smell them!Robin Webster 25 Mar 2008
These are so delicate and beautiful Lili. Beautifully captured!Joanna Jungjohann 25 Mar 2008
simple stunning beautyRebecca Wadle 25 Mar 2008
Very pretty!Barry Huyett 25 Mar 2008
freesia is so beautiful!José Fortunato 25 Mar 2008
Wonderful shot !Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 24 Mar 2008
BEAUTIFUL Elegance!!!!!!!Fantastic camera work,my Friend!!!Great composition,clarity and soft lighting!!!:)Chris Roukema 24 Mar 2008
Awesome Work, Lili!Sara Deutsch 24 Mar 2008
Great capture of its delightful form and texture...Teresa Trant 24 Mar 2008
wonderful shotsLucy Cherniak 24 Mar 2008
So pure and delicate!jamie winter 24 Mar 2008
gorgeousKC CHANG 24 Mar 2008
GORGEOUS! JUST GORGEOUS!!Jessica Courtley-Rose 24 Mar 2008
Great close p Lili! Hope you had a nice Easter!Sandra McClure 24 Mar 2008
Beautiful photo.Darlene Bayne 24 Mar 2008
Stunning capture of the beautiful flowers.Maria Murphy 24 Mar 2008
wowstephanie atlee 24 Mar 2008
What a great close up...very beautifulJoke Schotting 24 Mar 2008
BEAUTIFUL MACRO SHOT MY FRIEND!!!Emily Reed 24 Mar 2008
SUPER FLOWERS!Olga van Dijk 24 Mar 2008
What a great macro Lil!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 24 Mar 2008
brilliant photo and gorgeous flower!!Christine brand 24 Mar 2008
WHAT A SPLENDID SHOT AND FLORAL, NEVER HAVE SEEN ONE OF THESE UP CLOSE, VERY IMPRESSIVE BEAUTY