I love, Dierk! Color and texture are very nice!

thanks very much, Diane and Terry.
This was just one of the first test shots with my "ebay new" APO Macro- Elmarit 100mm.
I want to use it on the new Leica M and tried it on the M9. Macro like this is not the "normal" discipline for the M9 and I was surprised, who well it worked after some try and error with the focus.

Ah, Dierk, this is so very beautiful - the subtle shadings of color and texture are exquisite.

Excellent composition and love the muted colors, very well done.