Beautiful Hibiscus from FIJI

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Beautiful Hibiscus from FIJI
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 209 N: 6383] (25289)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-14
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron AF28-300 XR
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Fun in the Sun in Fiji
Date Submitted: 2005-08-29 5:34
Viewed: 1187
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Origins Of Hibiscus In Fiji

I saw lots of Hibiscus flowers while in Fiji, but this red colour in a couple of different petal varieties was one that I could find on Mana Island.

I am quoting from: www.internationalhibiscussociety.org/

There is no doubt that the migration of Fijians had a lot to do with contributing to hibiscus being established in Fiji. The original inhabitants of Fiji are now extinct and it is thought that the current Fijians migrated from Africa.

When one looks at the uses to which the hibiscus are put to use in Fiji it is no wonder that they were an essential part of what they included in their belongings. Its use as toothbrushes and an aid to childbirth are just some to name a few.

On Section "Hibiscus Around The World", Ross Gast wrote: "While Fiji has hibiscus varieties not seen in Hawaii or elsewhere, some varieties common to all areas are grown there. In fact the variety we call Pink Versicolor is perhaps the most widely grown hibiscus in Fiji".

It is also thought that the indentured Indian labour also brought varieties with them to Fiji. There were somewhere in the region of 3,400 Fijian varieties.
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This macroscopic photo is very claer.
I like the colors and clearness. Great photo.
Antonio

Hello Janice
Again a great shot ! Colors sharpness and clearness
are very good !
TFS

John

Oh, this is lovely Janice!!
We had a big (relatively big) Hibiscus in our living room and had always lots of flowers but unfortunately it had got infected by parasites so it died...
but this is nice and healthy! TfS
cheers
ToM

Great shot! Lovely foto!

Cheers,
Carla

Hi Janice!!
Beautiful composition, you made a beautiful registration here, I focus perfect and excellent colors!
Very good!
David

Hi Janice. You have here a great image, so clear, sharp and the colors are wonderful.

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  • zomik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 183 W: 55 N: 128] (2054)
  • [2006-12-15 13:21]
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Hello Janice :-)
Flowers of the hibiscus are very beautiful, but on your photograph even more beautiful... Wonderful colours and the sharpness. I this year was supposed to photograph the chance hibiscuses in China, at least at the moment here I didn't introduce them. Now generally speaking I won't already probably dare... (translator)
TFS
Zosia

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 80 W: 0 N: 115] (587)
  • [2008-05-28 7:46]

Hello Janice,
This capture of hibiscus is very clear and with great details. Nice composition in its natural environment.
Brilliant colours and well planned shot.

Regards,
Foozi

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