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Flame of the Forest


Flame of the Forest
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Copyright: JEAN PAUL (japiey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1268 W: 85 N: 2348] (8972)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-31
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-15 20:46
Viewed: 485
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Royal Poinciana
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The Royal Poinciana, Delonix regia (family Fabaceae), is a tropical or subtropical flowering plant. It is also known by the names Gulmohar, Flamboyant Tree, Peacock Flower, Flame of the Forest, and Flame Tree.
The tree is named after Phillipe de Longviliers de Poincy who is credited for introducing the plant to the Americas.

The Royal Poinciana has been described as the most colourful tree in the world. The tree's vivid red/vermilion/orange/yellow flowers and bright green foliage in any case make it an exceptionally striking sight.

The Royal Poinciana is regarded as naturalised in many of the locations where it is grown, and is seen by some as an invasive species in some parts of Australia, partly because its dense shade and root system prevent the growth of other species under it. It is also found in India, where it is referred to as the Gulmohar. In West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh it is called Krishnachura.

The seed pods of the Royal Poincianas are used in the Caribbean as a percussion instrument known as the shak-shak or maraca.

Source: WIKIPEDIA

SHOT AT TRIVANDRUM, ON THE WAY FROM
VELI TO KAZHAKUTTOM, NEAR
STATION KADAVU JUNCTION.
The tree was full of flowers and the
lights burning them red/orange..
Hope you like this.
Wish you all a great day.
vandana2923, hderin, Marylou, eyesthetix, Mirra78 has marked this note useful
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Well I like what I see here.
The lights play nicely trough the leaves
On John,s borrowed Laptop quickly this message
also telling having a fantastic time in Holland with all my
great friends: Thank you and bye
Vandana

Bonjour,Poete,
Toujours interessant et surprenant a travers tes photos.
J'aime les couleurs et la lumiere ici.
Ca doit etre un beau pays l'Inde.
Merci pour la note aussi.
Bon dimanche.
Valerka:)

Hello Jean Paul,
I love the colour contrast, the pattern and the details!
Good light, well framed...
The backlight gives a great effect here!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Beautiful colors and light-shadow play. Excellent compo and framing. I like those strange plants.

TFS,

Andreea

Hello Jean Paul,
A very captivating composition :) Excellent colours and background. Very good sharpness and details. Well done, congratulations!
TFS
barbara

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  • hderin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 141 W: 26 N: 256] (1482)
  • [2007-09-16 14:28]

Merhaba Jean,

Very good photograph. Colourful and living creature. Congratulations!

Selamlar...

Haluk Derinöz

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 267 N: 7753] (33064)
  • [2007-09-16 20:59]

Beautiful colours JP. And it looks especially better with the sunlight shining through the leaves too.
Well done
Janice

Hi Jean,
Superb high impact (but very pleasant) contrast.
I like the backlighting here :-) resulting in this very interesting glow on the plants.
It's a beautiful capture.
Well done.

Best regards, Daniel

Hello Jean Paul,

Beautiful picture:) Amazing light and nice dark background!!! Nice colors, too:)
TFS,
Izabela

Bonsoir Jean-Paul :o)
Nice play of light and great contrasts of colours ! Excellent effect, congrats :o)
Thanks for the note too :o)
Greetings
Marylou
:) later

Lovely colours and compo
Alina

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2007-09-17 13:31]

Hi Jean-Paul,
The strong light and colors make this beautiful image. I like this backlit very well exploited! Bravo for this pleasant image! Annie

We call it alarippoovu.. Intelligent backlighting.

Crisp and colorful picture with a highly contrasting dark background. Very good! Cheers!

Hi dear friend,
how that I've missed it?
Wonderful!!! Great mannage of light, superb tones!
Perfect BG and frame! All my congrats!
Have a lovely Sunday.
Ioana
:) soon

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