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Dancing Day Lily


Dancing Day Lily
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Copyright: Fran King (sugah_bear69) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 601 W: 62 N: 1227] (4362)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-25
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon PowerShot A70, Canon Zoom Lens 3X 5.4-16.2mm 1.2 8-4.8
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1002 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Favorite Flowers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-29 17:03
Viewed: 857
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The stamens and anthers of this flower resembled legs (very skinny legs yes!) and ballerina shoes…thus the title!

The daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. Despite the name they are not true lilies. The name Hemerocallis is based on the Greek words for day and beauty, which reflects the fact that the individual flowers last for only one day. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, to be replaced by another one (sometimes two or none) on the same stem the next day; some species are night-blooming. Because individual flowers are short-lived, they do not make good cut flowers for formal flower arranging although they otherwise make good cut flowers as new flowers will continue to open on cut stems over several days.

The flower consists of three petals and three sepals, collectively called tepals, each with a midrib in the same or in a contrasting color. The centermost section of the flower, called the throat, has usually a different and contrasting color. There are six stamens, each with a two-lobed anther. After pollination, the flower forms a pod. The flowers of some species are edible and are sold (fresh or dried) in Asian markets as golden needles (in Chinese; pinyin: jinzhēn). They are used in hot and sour soup and moo shu pork. The young green leaves and the tubers of some (but not all) species are also edible. The plant has also been used for medicinal purposes.

Thanks for stopping by,
Fran


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Hi Fran.
Another great close-up capture, very clarity; well done.
The focus, colours, details, sharpness and depth of field.
Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

Yasin.

gorgeous Fran, the flower too, hihi, thanx, M, (*_*)

They look like the legs of a lady doing the CanCan! Well, 3 ladies really. They always give a good display and I love these otange ones Fran. You show them well here, nice and colourful.
Interesting notes too, thank you
Janice

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  • sufi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 720 W: 7 N: 106] (1336)
  • [2006-06-30 7:47]

Hi Fran...
It's a wonderful point of view, my friend... The details are perfect... Also perfect DOF and shot...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

Hi Fran,
This flower is a composition of its own... Great lines and super dynamics!
Well framed and with great colours and details... Macro work well done and your point of view is a good choice!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hey Fran..
Good posting this close'close-up' and good note.
I know that if you wear light clothes and these long things get connected to it you end up with nasty spots on your clothes, so becarefull. Good photo!
TFS hug and good weekend
John
ps
points later
Long time no see..is all ok ?

Bonjour Madame Fran
Good close-up pic, like your cropping. Our "Dancing Lilys" are resting and ok after this morning little hail storm. TFS

Paul

Hi Fran,

Wonderful deep orange. Good clarity, wonderful DOF and the background really shows off the flowers to perfection. As usual your in depth notes are of interest. TFS and hugsssss,
David

Hi Fran,

Great close up! Lovely colours & DOF! It's amazing, there really do look like legs!..:)

Well done
Constantinos

Hello Fran (are you forgetting some old friends:-) well) Nice photo and I wish the whole flower was on. You might know I always like flowers and pets, Bye bye
Josine

To me, this looks like fireworks since I've just returned from looking at them in a celebration of the 4th; this is a explosion of color. And as always the informative note is a plus.

Regards,
Lois

Hello Fran, you did a very nice close-up of this orange lily and what a striking image with the contrasting colours.

Also very sharp and clear!

Very well done and well composed. Take care, Yan :)

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5661 W: 197 N: 2390] (9371)
  • [2006-07-06 14:11]

Hi Fran,

Another beautiful picture, great shot here.
the colors I am amazed like you
I got that, beautiful sharp.
A wonderful point of view!
Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

Sérgio

Hello Fran!

Here also they are now blooming!!!! WooHoo. I took a few shots , but I will wait a while before posting one...

Tight macro , Narrow DOF , framing works well with these saturated colors. Well done ,
Have a great day!
Robert

fran,
very nice creative cropping. good colro and detail.
it is good to be back among the living. my fever is all better as of 1 hour ago.

Hello Fran. Nice flower, a little tight on the crop
The details are perfect and so DOF and POV.
A striking image ! Take care Fran

Rob

Hi,Fran!I am happy to see some other point of view of this flower and to meet some ,who knows the name:)
great work and note!
valentina

wow,
I have no wors'd EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful vivid colors in this shot!
Amazing detail with excellent DOF!
Take care Ana:)

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  • kapil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 102 W: 45 N: 67] (500)
  • [2007-02-01 22:11]
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Very beautiful Macro of flower!!!
Beutiful colors and I liked the crop

TFS

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