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Copyright: Burak Oktenli (burak28) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1245 W: 91 N: 1312] (16295)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-31
Categories: Macro
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-S730
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Macro Ambience [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-29 22:59
Viewed: 195
Points: 40
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Callistemon

Bottlebrush (Callistemon] is a genus with 34 species of shrubs in the family Myrtaceae. The majority of Callistemon species are endemic to Australia; four species are also found in New Caledonia. They are commonly referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are found in the more temperate regions of Australia, mostly along the east coast and south-west, and typically favour moist conditions so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering. However, at least some of the species are drought-resistant.
Callistemons can be propagated either by cuttings (some species more easily than others), or from the rounded seeds. Flowering is normally in Spring and early Summer (October-December), but conditions may cause flowering at other times of the year. The obvious parts of the flower masses are stamens, with the pollen at the tip of the filament; the petals are inconspicuous (see picture). Flower heads vary in colour with species; most are red, but some are yellow, green, orange or white. Each flower head produces a profusion of triple-celled seed capsules around a stem (see picture) which remain on the plant with the seeds enclosed until stimulated to open when the plant dies or fire causes the release of the seeds. (A few species release the seeds annually.)
They are relatively slow growing though in time the larger species can grow up to 15 metres. Some are ground-hugging, and grow to only 0.5 metre. The leaves are linear to lanceolate and are not shed in the winter. The spiked ends can cause skin scratches when brushed past.

They have been grown in Europe since a specimen of Callistemon citrinus was introduced to Kew Gardens in London by Joseph Banks in 1789.

In Australia, Callistemon species are sometimes used as food plants by the larvae of hepialid moths of the genus Aenetus including A. ligniveren. These burrow horizontally into the trunk then vertically down.

Callistemon was recently placed into the genus Melaleuca.

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  • fransx Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 760 W: 58 N: 1124] (8961)
  • [2009-10-29 23:16]

Hi Burak,
A wonderful flower captured from the rear creating a pleasant composition!
Very sharp macro adorned with adequate lighting!
Two small visitors are a bonus on the flower!
Great details and very neatly presented.
Best regards,

Francis Xavier

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1512 W: 23 N: 0] (11884)
  • [2009-10-29 23:46]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful macro with so nice texture...
Have a nice weekend...
Regards...
Andro

great macro of this bottle brush.very precise and clear.good details.vice composition.tfs

Hi Burak,
Great close-up. We have these over here too, always great to photograph. Looks like you have captured the intense colour nicely, fantastic details too. Well done.

TFS,
Scott.

Merhaba Burak,

Another superb shot with perfect colors and sharpness! The POV and DOF are well chosen with great contrast between bright colored flower and dark BG. The colors are completely natural and very well shown.

Belated Happy Republic Day, my friend!

Have a nice weekend!
best wishes,
Paras

Bom dia B.O
It´s an interesting flower and you captured weii and with good sharpness.
Have a good WE
Um abraço
Teresa

excellent macro work here Burak grt colours and wonderfull dof well done
bryan

Merhaba Burak,
Renk ve detaylarıyla gözalıcı bir makro çalışma.Tebrikler,

hAyAti

Bonjour Burak.
Une image accompagnée d’une bonne documentation a toujours plus d’intérêt.
Le travail photographique et de recherche de texte en fait ici un bel ensemble qui mérite la visite.
Félicitations pour ce bon travail.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Bonjour Burak,
Voilà une fleur bien belle. Superbe macro, avec les détails, on la surnomme effectivement écouvillon ou rince-bouteille, mais encore:
le nom du genre est d'origine grecque:" Kallitos= beau" et "stêmôn=étamines".

Quand les fleurs tombent c'est la galère à ramasser, je viens de couper le mien il était devenu sec, dommage car c'est très rustique. Merci pour le partage.
Belle journée

Yolande.

Merhaba Burak,
Muhteşem bir macro...
Renkler ve net detaylar dikkat çekici.
Kutluyorum. Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4269 W: 414 N: 6836] (42744)
  • [2009-10-30 6:29]

Merhaba Burak

I was wondering what that red plant was that looked like bottlebrush. It IS bottlebrush from Australia. Waratah is another nice red native that you might like too. Good sharpness & dof. Tfs!

Hi Burak,
Nice presentation of this macro flower,
Excellent POV. and details.
picture very sharp and clear,
good colors too,
Nicely done.
Michel

Selam Burak,
Adı ile şekli son derecede uyumlu bir çiçek.
Netlik ve kotrastı göz alıcı teşekkürler Burak
Selahattin E

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32975)
  • [2009-10-30 8:25]

merhaba burak...
güzel bir çekim harika paylaşım...selamlar

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 0 N: 1693] (9506)
  • [2009-10-30 9:28]

Merhaba Burak :)

Original flower and his macro.
Beautiful colour and light.
Splendid composition and realization.
Very showy.

I greet warmly.
Barbara

Merhaba Burak,

Very good macro shot of this unusual flower and 2 ants :)
Excellent focus, DOF and sharpness.
The colors are very natural and perfectly shown.

Best regards,
Tatjana

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 752 W: 5 N: 1344] (5568)
  • [2009-10-30 10:01]

Merhaba dostum Burak!
What a splendid Callistemon and its visitors!
Perfect vivid red,fine lighting and clarity!
Have an amusing WE.
Tfs Selamlar
Kostas

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 127 N: 1483] (20890)
  • [2009-10-31 2:29]

Merhaba Burak'cım,
kırmızının tonuna bayıldım.mükemmel bir yakın plan çekim.Oradaki iki sevimli karınca da çok hoş.Ellerine sağlık.Necla.

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1363 W: 0 N: 2686] (21341)
  • [2009-10-31 4:04]

Hello,

quelle macro, merveilleux, cette feur est splendide, avec les filaments rouges, lle vert qui ressort, une netteté parfaite a position idéale, grandiose.

bravo et maitié

Nicou

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