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Bird of Paradise flower


Bird of Paradise flower
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10
Categories: Nature, Abstract
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-13 22:35
Viewed: 251
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
~ Bird of Paradise flower ~

Strelitziais a genus of five species of perenial plants, native to South Africa. The genus is named after the duchy of Mecklenburg- Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. The common name of the genus is bird of paradise flower, because of a supposed resemblance to this bird. In South Africa it is commonly known as a crane flower.

The species S. nicolai is the largest in the genus, reaching 10 m tall; the other species typically reach 2 to 3.5 m tall, except S. caudata which is a tree of a typically smaller size than S. nicolai. The leaves are large, 30-200 cm long and 10-80 cm broad, similar to a banana leaf in appearance and arranged strictly in two ranks to form a fan-like crown of evergreen foliage.

The flowers are produced in a horizontal inflorescence emerging from a stout spathe. They are pollinated by sunbirds, which use the spathe as a perch when visiting the flowers; the weight of the bird on the spathe opens it to release the pollen onto the bird's feet, which is then deposited on the next flower it visits.

Ref: Wikipedia

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Hi Martyn
Beautiful macro and fokus,great presentation.
Lovely colours,good details and great frame work.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

Hello Martyn,
Wonderful artwork and nice presentation.
Lovely Bird of Paradise , splendid colors and light.

TFS

brigitte

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1146 W: 2 N: 838] (10379)
  • [2009-06-14 0:21]

It really looks like a bird ! I think we´ve got that here in Brazil, too .
I "fine" compo , Martyn, I liked it!
Kind regards,
Nivaldo

Hello Martyn,
Eye catching presentation of an elegant flower
Saturated colors and nice BG
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Martyn,
One I got a paradise flower when I ended secondary school. :) This is a really sharp and detailed shot of the plant and I also like your way of framing it. It creates an interesting 3D effect. Good job, TFS!
Greetings,
Kristof

A beautiful sample of an Aussie flora, excellent pp work Martyn.. thanks

aK

Nice work Martyn, impressive presentation once again. Such photogenic plants these, the colours are very striking in this shot. Same goes for the clarity. Simply brilliant.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 164 N: 1399] (10095)
  • [2009-06-14 1:06]

Nice one Martyn, you have turned what could be a 'busy' photo into a work of art, well done.
Pete.

Hi Martyn,
A very attractive presentation of this Bird of Paradise flower. Besides its natural beauty you adopted a fabulous framing.
Lighting is marvellous and sharpness is accurate.
Beautiful colors.
Well done,

Francis Xavier

Excellent 3D art. Good pp work. Nice depth.

Hello, Martyn!

Wonderful this Strelitzia! Well deployed in your picture.
I liked very much of the colours and of your presentation.

Abraço,
Shyguek

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1677 W: 124 N: 1435] (20172)
  • [2009-06-14 12:54]

Hi Martyn,
outstanding work.I liked it so much.TFS.Necla.

Beautiful!! the frame is stunning!! well done Martyn!
LuDivine

Inn zoli flèr zoiso paradis bien mis en évidence

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