I saw this sunflower near my hotel when returning from the lake in the early morning.
It is already past its best and distinctly orange in daylight, but the morning sun made it appear much more powerful…
Sony Alpha 900, Minolta 100 mm (2.8).
Jardin Majorelle Marrakech, originally uploaded by laurenz. Located in the heart of Marrakechs new city, Jardin Majorelle is a beautiful spot to somewhat relax from the other wonders of this city. It once belonged to the painter Jacques Majorelle who also happened to be interested in botanics. There is a small museum displaying his paintings as well as some islamic art, but possibly his most amazing work is the way brightly coloured buildings and ceramics blend with the tropical plants. This very much reminded me of the modern glass installations of Dale Chilhuly in Miamis Fairchild Gardens. The park was also once owned by ...
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