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Velvet basil


Velvet basil
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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: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-02
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Event, Decisive Moment, Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-02 0:46
Viewed: 174
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Basil is a tender low-growing herb that is grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates. Basil is originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. There are many varieties of basil, that which is used in Italian food is typically called sweet basil, as opposed to Thai basil or holy basil, which are used in Asia. It is prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian. It grows to between 30–130 cm tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3–11 cm long and 1–6 cm broad. The flowers are quite big, white in color and arranged in a terminal spike. Unusual among Lamiaceae, the four stamens and the pistil are not pushed under the upper lip of the corolla, but lay over the inferior. After entomophilous pollination, the corolla falls off and four round achenes develop inside the bilabiate calyx. The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, sweet smell. Basil is very sensitive to cold, with best growth in hot, dry conditions. While most common varieties are treated as annuals, some are perennial, including African Blue and Holy Thai basil.
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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-02 1:00]

Dear Igor,
Stunning capture and
colours.
TFS
Have a wonderful day
Friendly Greetings
Rosa

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 390 W: 19 N: 74] (2726)
  • [2008-09-02 1:07]

I like this kind of flower. It look beautiful
You captured it very well my friend, i like the contrast you created withe the green in the back.
Have a beautiful day my friend! and take care!

Alexandra

zdravo Igor
Da, navistina e kadifeno ova cvekje. Odlicna kompozcija, makro i boi .
mnogu pozdravi
Melanija

Hello Igor! Very mysterious flower. Wonderful colors. Good light and bright. Nice composition. Good frame. Well done!

Hallo Igor!
Here in Italy "sweet basil" is green! :-)
Anyway, basil is always a good addition...
Like the feeling of velvet in the mean subject.
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

Lep cvetak uz jutarnju kaficu:)
Lepo drugar!
Pozdrav!
A.

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2008-09-02 2:58]

Hi Igor,
Great effect with the green blackground that give a 3D effect. Good job. Thanks
Have a nice day
Diane

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1277 W: 18 N: 629] (11621)
  • [2008-09-02 3:17]

This is very pretty! The pink and green look great together. The colors are very vibrant and the detail is good. TFS and have a good day!

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1701 W: 0 N: 1] (11486)
  • [2008-09-02 3:43]

Hi Igor
very nice colourful macro.
Gr Jos

interesno cveke Igor
interesna boja i detali
pozdrav
T

  • Great 
  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 385 N: 2285] (24750)
  • [2008-09-03 6:42]

selam dear Igor...
nice shot and macro..selamlar

Hello Igor. Nice capture of this violet flower in very good texture and framing. We have the same flower here but I haven't seen around for quite a while. Nice lighting and TFS. Regards. Jusni

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1549 W: 143 N: 2154] (19358)
  • [2008-09-03 18:43]

Hello Igor! Very nice shot, great colors and textures, thanks!

Mario

Hi Igor
great capture of the beautiful colors.
good contrast and sharpness.
the flower is well composed off center.
regards
tsilla

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