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Hymenocallis @ Spider Lily


Hymenocallis @ Spider Lily
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Copyright: Foozi Saad (foozi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 0 N: 318] (1434)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-17
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG MACRO
Exposure: f/22, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-17 8:21
Viewed: 181
Points: 14
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Hymenocallis @ Spider Lily

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Hymenocallis
Hymenocallis littoralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Hymenocallis
Salisb.

Hymenocallis is a genus of plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. It contains some fifty species native to tropical and subtropical America. Hymenocallis are bulbous perennial herbs. The flowers have their stamens united to a characteristic corona. Hymenocallis means "beautiful membrane" in Greek, which refers to the staminal corona that connects the stalks of the stamens for a portion of their length. This is a large spectacular flower that is exciting to find unexpectedly.
Variations
'Shinners spring spiderlily', perhaps better known as the 'Texan spider lily' (Hymenocallis liriosme), has a distinct yellow center. 'Alligator lily' (Hymenocallis palmeri) is found in southern Florida and has a yellow center. Hymenocallis speciosa produces brilliant flowers from late summer to late autumn.

Growth
In areas where the ground does not freeze, Hymenocallis can be a spectacular member of the summer garden. They like good drainage and grow well in a soil rich with organic matter. Some species are known as 'spider lilies'.
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  • Lano Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 0 N: 133] (762)
  • [2008-09-17 8:33]

Assalammualaikum Foozi,

great composation, beutiful details of the lily and the dark BG is just perfect and very informative note.

Regards,

Ruslan

Hi Foozi,
Nice details in the pedals and the core of this flower. I like the black BG and the way it allows the flower to stand out.
Nice work.
Regards,
Kevin

Assalamualaikum Foozi,

this is indeed impressive. a good contrasting colour of white flower against black BG. i like the vivid detail on the flower's texture. a very nice capture & well done!

Selamat mengerjakan ibadah puasa
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  • rigz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 0 N: 77] (981)
  • [2008-09-17 14:36]

Assalamuallaikum Foozi,

Nicely captured with details and contrast. As we white and dark/black had a goog contrast. I like your composition. Well done!

TFS,

Geoffrey Bin Ramji

hi Foozi

interesting macro of this white flower especially its shape in this angle of shot

tfs, bill

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 712 W: 0 N: 171] (4165)
  • [2008-09-19 13:17]

Hello Foozi
Modest colors...but this is offset by the elegant shape!
Fine details allover.
Best regards.
Robert

Assalamualaikum Foozi. Excellent tight framing of this fragile yellow petals cutting off the fine yellow stamens. I like the vivid details exposing the fine texture with good perspective and total negative background. Well done again and best regards. Jusni

Great perspective in your composition. Here you captured a great shot of this white flower. Very interesting.
GRACE

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