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Double Hibiscus


Double Hibiscus
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3277 W: 268 N: 7781] (33204)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-11
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Norfolk Island Holiday
Date Submitted: 2007-09-22 0:47
Viewed: 587
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Double Hibiscus

What a beauty this was - and it was the most photographed hibiscus on the trip... Actually it was growing on Norfolk Island, but it's now snuck in under New Zealand!!

The majority of the current hybrids are produced in Florida, California, Hawaii, and Australia, but hibiscus are massively prevalent all over the warmer parts of the world. A large amount of the breeding is done by hobby growers, frequently retirees who are involved in the American Hibiscus Society or its overseas affiliates.

Hibiscus flowers are perfect for decoration, given that the flowers will not wilt, even with no water, until it is time for them to close naturally. Opening buds can be picked in the early hours of the morning, placed tenderly in the refrigerator, and brought out for evening celebrations; the cold delays the hibiscus flower's closing by quite a few hours.

Some of the Uses for Hibiscus:

In places such as India and Jamaica, the crushed flowers of the hibiscus are used as black shoe polish, and are often called shoe-flower because of it.
t has been reported that the hibiscus flower can also be used as a natural sleek black hair dye.
The flowers of the hibiscus are also suitable for eating, and add vibrant colour to salads.
The hibiscus flowers are even often used in herbal teas.

www.botany.com/s/garden/hibiscus-flowers
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Great macro you did!
Colours are so warm and sightly. Very good details.
TFS,
Simina

Beautiful light, sharpness, detail, saturation. What else can I say! A very eyecatching macro.
Rew

What a stunning photo Janice! I love it! awesome texture, i feel i could almost touch it! beautiful! I love those flowers!
LuDivine

Very good late evening to you, Janice.
Thats a n excellent photograph.! Will do perfect hanging in the living, to create a nice warm atmosphere.
The wine will taste even better than.
Bedankt voor deze Upload.
Groeten en wel terusten voor straks.
Kia Ora.
Jan

Sure is lovely Janice.
Beautiful subtle tones and textures.
Very nice work.
Steve

Great closeup with tons of shades of orange. Very cheerful image! Well done.

TFS!
Reid

Goodness me Janice this is fantastic

Absolutely razor sharp and fantastic colour. Lighting is just perfect and your framing is not too harsh so it sets the beautiful flower off perfectly.

Love it

TFS regards Helen

Hi Janice,
Congratulations.
Good sharpness, and details. Flovers look like a flame.
Selahattin E

What a beautiful capture. Excellent sharpness and details.
Love the close crop.
TFS
Pierre

  • Great 
  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1175] (7431)
  • [2007-09-24 17:35]

Amazing macro look, with great detail and textures. I love seeing the curled edges of the petal shapes, and the deep center of the blossom. what a bright color!:)

  • Great 
  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2007-10-06 9:47]

Great light, sharpness, detail & saturation. Great macro shot. Very well done.
Mitra

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