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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: 2009-06-06
Categories: Macro
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-S730
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2009/06/19: "Yellow Sense", Macro Ambience [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-04 0:25
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For our dear friend Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla)
Thanks for all valuable comments
Burak

Allamanda

Allamanda, also known as Yellow Bell, Golden Trumpet or Buttercup Flower, is a genus of tropical shrubs or vines belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).

The genus Alamanda is native to South and Central America. Their year-round production of large, bright flowers have made the Allamanda popular ornamentals.

A woody, evergreen shrub with vigorous growth, Allamanda may reach a free-standing height of 2 metres or more. The leathery leaves are lancelike, pointed, and may either be opposite or in whorls of three or four. The yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are 5-7.5 centimetres in diameter; cultivated forms tend towards larger blooms which may also be white, purple, pink or orange in colour. Their scent may be described as delicate and fruity.

In the wild, Allamanda grow along riverbanks and other open, sunny areas with adequate rainfall and perpetually moist substrate. The plants do not tolerate shade, salty or alkaline soils; they are highly sensitive to frost. Allamanda are otherwise undemanding and with appropriate conditions will grow rapidly, from 1-3 metres annually. The seed capsules are oval and prickly; cultivated forms rarely produce seeds, but Allamanda are easily propagated from cuttings. Discarded cuttings are quick to take root.

Allamanda have become naturalized throughout the tropics; they may be seen in roadside ditches, abandoned yards and dumps. As a controlling measure, cutting is ineffecive with Allamanda and will lead to vigorous coppicing. Owing to its fast growth, Allamanda has been introduced widely where it is used as a groundcover or for hedges and screens. In some areas Allamanda are an invasive species, notably Allamanda cathartica in Queensland, Australia.

The genus name Allamanda derives from Dr. Frederich Allamanda (1735-1803), a Swiss botanist of the late 18th century.

The City of Canóvanas in the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, has named the Allamanda Carthica (Yellow Bell) it's official flower/plant due to the vast amount of these thru the entire city and it's rivers. It's also in their seal and downtown plaza.
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Hello Burak! Nice yellow flower, good macro, very good capture. Wonderful exposure. Well done!

Amazingly sharp,bright and clear flower.contain good details of texture.Nice POV.I would suggest a more blurred BG.Any ways its fantastic goft for a friend.tfs

bune güzelik böyle.
sevimlice dudaklarını uzatmış sanki öpülmeyi bekliyor.
merci
ömer

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1303 W: 2 N: 202] (15668)
  • [2009-11-04 1:04]
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a beautiful macro name of this flower?

Bonjour Burak,
Voilà une jolie fleur d'ALLAMANDA cathartica ou Trompette d'or, belle dédicace pour Paras.
Superbe couleur lumineuse. Bravo pour cette capture.
Agréable journée.

Yolande

Ohh! Thank you very much, Burak!
I am honored with such a great macro capture of beautiful yellow flower though I am too small for this great work but it is so nice of you that you thought of me!

The picture is perfect with superb colors with great sharpness and from a nice POV. I like great contrasts in the picture.

Thank you again!

my kindest regards,
Paras

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 127 N: 1483] (20890)
  • [2009-11-04 2:26]

Merhaba Burak'cım,
ne güzel bir makro olmuş.Ellerine sağlık.Necla.

Selam Burak,
Dah a önce gördüğümü hatırlamıyorum . Güzel bir tropikal çiçeğe benziyor. Highlight ayarı ile birazcık oynamalısın pp de.
Öperim gözlerinden
Selahattin E

Merhaba Burak,

Very good macro shot of this beautiful flower with soft yellow color.

Lovely gift for our friend Paras.

Best regards,
Tatjana

Hello Burak,
I do like this extreme close up of allamanda. The featured blossom is sharp, the tubular feature is enhanced. Yellows are difficult to meter and you did well. Best regards
Danilo

Hi Burak,
What a nice POV (sideways) to capture this beautiful yellow flower!
Great sharpness and marvelous lighting.
A very pleasing contrast!
A beautiful gift to our frined Paras.
Presentation is neat and elegantly framed.
Regards,

Francis Xavier

Bonjour Burak,
Jolie fleur et jolies couleurs,
belle composition et présentation,
netteté et détails de la fleur sont superbes,
tous mes compliments
Michel

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1363 W: 0 N: 2686] (21341)
  • [2009-11-04 6:30]

Hello l'ami,

Mervielleuse macro de cette fleur, qulle position comme tu l'as saisie, cette finesse, ce jaune pure, grandiose.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32975)
  • [2009-11-04 6:41]

Merhaba burak...
İşte bu açıyı tuttum,
devamlı üsset çekilen diğer çalışmalarına fark attı bu...
selamlar

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 572 W: 0 N: 1083] (5302)
  • [2009-11-04 6:47]

Merhaba Burak,
Çok güzel resim. Ilginç renkleri ile güzel sunum. Bırak bu adanmışlık zevk eminiz.
Bir gün sessiz dilek
Adrian

Boa noite B.O
Very well done. Good sharpness, interesting angle...almost a pro-
Have a good night
Um abraço
Teresa

Merhaba Burak,
İlginç ve dikkat çekici bir makro çalışma.Furkan'la Ömer'inde sana selamı var.Tebrikler,

hAyAti

Beautiful yellow Nice shot with good sharpness I can see the texture of the petals The green and yellow beautiful contrast TFS
warm regards
David

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4269 W: 414 N: 6836] (42744)
  • [2009-11-05 2:34]

Hello Burak

A nice tribute to parasbhalla. Superb use of a shallow dof, with good sharpness & vibrant yellow colour of the flower. Tfs!

Bonjour Burak.
Voilà une bonne occasion de venir admirer cette belle fleur que je n’avais pas encore notée.
Un excédent rendu a été donné à cette belle image.
Félicitations.


Bonne soirée.
Urs

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