Genus Lantana

8 days ago

Latin Name	Observation date	Location
Genus Lantana	24 09 2024	North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia

Today, I explored the area around the village again, despite the hot weather. The sky was clear without clouds, and the air was quite hot. On the way, my eyes fell on a group of small flowers with striking colors—yellow, red, and orange mixed in one bud. These flowers come from the Lantana plant, which I often find in wild gardens around here.

I was immediately attracted because the combination of colors contrasted so well with the surrounding green leaves. This plant is often overlooked because it is considered wild, but I saw hidden beauty in its tiny petals. Without hesitation, I immediately put on my macro lens and started photographing the Lantana flowers from various angles, trying to capture the small details of the flower's texture, including the small insects that landed in search of nectar.

Taking pictures under strong sunlight is a challenge in itself. Light that is so bright sometimes creates shadows that are too strong in certain areas. But with a little tweaking, I managed to get some pretty detailed photos. In one corner, I found a small insect—a bee busy collecting nectar from the flower, adding a new dimension to the photo.

Camera used	Smartphone
Lens	Macro
F-stop	-
Iso speed	ISO
Focal length	MM
Photography	Genus Lantana
Location	Aceh Indonesia
Photographer	@bananaklatbarat

Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/246515415
Latitude Longitude	Map
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=5.1871388889	=96.9172444444	https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1871388889&mlon=96.9172444444#map=12/5.1871/96.9172