Poverty grass spikelet

[rwgray]

Spikelet of Danthonia spicata (aka poverty grass).

The term spikelet, in the case of grasses, refers to the fundamental unit of the inflorescence: typically a discrete group of flowers (florets) subtended by a pair of glumes. Note that the pincer-like glumes in this case are longer than the spikelet itself. Missouri, USA.

Canon 5D Mark IV, 50mm Lens (reversed); focus stacked (Zerene)

[leonardturner]

Arcane, interesting, and beautifully photographed!

[iconoclastica]

Those anthers move with the slightest air movement or change in humidity. How did you manage to keep them motionless?

[rwgray]

Movement can definitely be a problem. I try to mitigate it by allowing specimens to acclimate to the indoor environment and then photographing them in a three-sided “studio” which reduces drafts. I also turn off the HVAC, stand very still, and hold my breath as much a possible while shooting.

[MarkSturtevant]

Well done!