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Red hibiscus


Red hibiscus
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Copyright: Igor Germanovic (germma) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1041 W: 38 N: 1046] (9762)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-04-01
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Event, Decisive Moment, Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-17 0:43
Viewed: 334
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kingdom:Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus

Hibiscus, or rosemallow, is a large genus of about 200–220 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae (the mallow family, along with members like cocoa, cotton, okra, baobab and durian) native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, and woody shrubs and small trees.
Many species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs. Hibiscus is also a primary ingredient in many herbal teas.

One species of Hibiscus, known as Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), is extensively used in paper making. Another, roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable and to make herbal teas and jams (especially in the Caribbean). In Latin America, the drink is known as jamaica (drink) and is quite popular. It is made from calyces of the roselle plant. In Egypt and Sudan, roselle petals make a tea named after the plant, karkade.

Hibiscus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Chionodes hibiscella, Hypercompe hambletoni, the Nutmeg moth, and the Turnip Moth.

The Hibiscus is used as an offering to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship. The Gumamela or Hibiscus rosa sinensis linn flower has antifungal, emmenagogue, emollient and refrigerant effect.[240] The bark of the hibiscus contains strong fibers. They can be obtained by letting the stripped bark sit in the sea in order to let the organic material rot away. In Polynesia these fibers (fau, pūrau) are used for making grass skirts. They have also been known to be used to make wigs.

Hibiscus, espcially white hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Roots make various decoctions believed to cure various ailments.

The natives of southern India uses the Red hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) for hair care purposes. The red flower and leaves, extracts of which can be applied on hair to tackle hair-fall and dandruff on the scalp. It is used to make hair protective oils. A simple application involves soaking the leaves and flowers in water and using a wet grinder to make a thick paste, and used as a natural shampoo.

Dried hibiscus is edible, and is often a delicacy in Mexico.
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but where is red ?!? .....kidding :):):)
Hope you don't mind...Just teasing you:)

Perfect b&w work ...very clear,sharp and with good tones and perfect DOF....Frame fits perfect

hugsssss dearIgor:)
biljana

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1906 W: 76 N: 0] (18995)
  • [2008-04-17 0:52]

Pozdrav Druzhe ;)))
Odlichno...Efektno...Super,
Sve najbolje,
J ;)))

Hi İgor,
What a superb B&W macro.Well presented.TFS.
regards,

hAyAti

Hello Igor,
Good choice of B/W. Then, I like crisp details and texture of flower. TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Igor,
This is one thing I like with B/W ... it shows details of forms much better than color ... just like this photo. You've processed the well and the shallow DOF made your subject standout. Good tonal range and contrast. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2008-04-17 3:18]

Hi Igor,
Good choice for the B&W that emphasized the details of the flower. Great job and well presented. Thanks
Cheers
Diane

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1701 W: 0 N: 1] (11486)
  • [2008-04-17 3:35]

Hi Igor
beautiful bl/w macro

was red
now is grey
was beautiful
now is very beautiful
bravo Igor
ciao
Lucio

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  • dorian (68)
  • [2008-04-17 4:21]

Very nice image Igor, strong contrast,
nice dark tones, very quality B/W image,
excellent one. Nice and elegant frame too!

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1277 W: 18 N: 629] (11621)
  • [2008-04-17 5:10]

This is great!! I love the b&w, very nice contrast! Good detail. TFS

I just love it black and white.
Best idea i ever see on the flowers:)
Thakns for sharing,
Sabina

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 390 W: 19 N: 74] (2726)
  • [2008-04-17 5:27]

New intro picture? :P
Beautiful flower Igor, and it looks great in b&w.
The frame looks great too.
Also the note is very informative, like usual.

Have a nice day dear Igor!

Alexandra

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 385 N: 2285] (24750)
  • [2008-04-17 6:27]

Merhaba myfriend Igor ...
Beautiful composition with great shot. The macro are very great. Excellent photo. Well done
Regards
Selamlar

Hello Igor. Good bw conversion with excellent contrast and saturation. I like the way the petals seen in detail and clarity. Well muted bg and excellent framing. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Pozdrav Igor!
I love the black white red color!
Lena

Hi Igor,

Your title made me smile - you say RED hibiscus, but the picture is B&W and the flowers come in many colours.
We call them chinese tearoses - don't know why.

Indeed I also know them from Caribbean herbal teas - so maybe that's why the name.

Lovely picture - special thanks for the note as well!

Els

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1156 W: 62 N: 809] (12641)
  • [2008-04-18 2:06]

Hi Igor,
red hibiscus but white and black work.Well done.Congratulations.Necla.:)later.

Hi Igor,
Nice shot,
Good black and white work,
The tittle and the photo are opposite,
Very nicely framed,
TFS..
Vaibhav...
:) ltr all are finished..

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  • zomik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 59 N: 173] (2405)
  • [2008-04-18 6:21]

Like vernally at you, beautifully! Beautiful flowers, wonderfully shown.
Only why the hibiscus is grey?!
I love the colour...
But taking technically is super.

greetings :)
Zofia

Hi Igor,
You are as creative with the word as you are with the camera.Wonderful!!! both image and words..

Anan

Hi, Igor!

Beautiful -red- hibiscus! :-)Nice BW work, good composition.

jazmin

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  • Nikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 365 W: 3 N: 92] (1888)
  • [2008-04-20 13:27]

Hi !

Well i tingh in b&W this is great!!! Wonderfull shot !

TFS
Ana

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2094 W: 59 N: 2676] (14733)
  • [2008-04-21 11:03]

Zdravo, zdravo druze... Hvala na posetama i lepim recima...

Svaka cast na dobroj i zanimljivoj ideji i lepoj obradi u PP...
Interesantan pokusaj da se to uradi u B/W...
Cestitam ti George

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