The young leaves of European Hornbeam are bathed in the warm light of the spring. The extract of the Carpinus Betulus buds, in herbal medicine, is known for therapeutically effects like: anti-hemorrhagic, immunostimulator, anti-inflammatory and anti-spastic, being used in the treatment of thrombocytopenia, lymphomas, chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, liver failure, irritable bowel.
The image was taken using a Nikon D40X camera with Nikon 55-200mm VR AF-S f/4-5.6G ED lens and these settings: exposure time – 1/80 seconds, ISO – 400, focal length – 200mm, lens aperture – F/5,6.