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Kowhai Flowers - A Sure Sign of Spring


Kowhai Flowers - A Sure Sign of Spring
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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: 2006-09
Categories: Nature, Macro, Abstract, Mood
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2009/03/20 "Spring Day" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-19 2:11
Viewed: 259
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
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~ A Sure Sign of Spring ~

The emergence of the large trusses of golden yellow flowers on the Kowhai trees (syn. Sophora) is a welcome and sure sign that Spring has arrived in New Zealand.

There are three types of Kowhai in New Zealand, the largest being Sophora tetraptera which can grow to a height in excess of 10 metres in height. The other two types of Kowhai are Sophora microphylla and Sophora prostrate which are much smaller in stature.

It may be of interest to you that the Kowhai has been discovered growing on the coast of Chile (South America) probably having grown from seeds swept there by trans-Pacific currents. This is all the more amazing considering how small their seeds are.

I took this photo within the Christchurch Botanical gardens, on the banks of the river Avon which meanders through these attractive grounds.
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very nice shot
composition is awesome
light is perfect
colors are great

Deepak

hello Martyn
how are you friend?
wonderful colour
good presentation
nice sharp image
fine frame work
tfs

regards
Manuj MEhta

Hello Martyn,
Perfect clarity, light and presentation
Congratulations my friend...
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • GLJ Gold Star Critiquer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2009-03-19 2:38]

Bonjour Martyn
Image de qualité et très belle complémentarité des couleurs pour cette composition florale.
Bonne journée
Cordialement
gildas

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7773] (33178)
  • [2009-03-19 2:39]

Hi Martyn, yes a sure sign that Spring has arrived in New Zealand.

Lovely shot of the flowers, especially against the blue sky. Very prettily presented, and their near central position seem to suit this spray of blossoms.

Cheers
Janice

Hi Martyn
Wonderful capture and macro
Great details and colors
I love frame
Thanks
Burak

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1162 W: 2 N: 845] (10647)
  • [2009-03-19 2:53]

Hello Martyn
That looks really nice!
A beautiful composition, well framed!
TFS.
Kind regards,
Nivaldo

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1509 W: 23 N: 0] (11868)
  • [2009-03-19 3:17]

Hi Martyn...
Very nice shot...
Beautiful colors...
Good presentation...
Regards...
Andro

Hello,
For me is it an exotic tree, very interesting and the photo is perfect, beautiful colors, light, details and the blue sky
congratulations
Ryszard

Hi Martyn
wonderful presentation.
good composition.
beautiful colors and splendid frame.
greetings
tsilla

Hi Martyn,
Remarkably clear shot with a clever frame. Love the colours and backdrop of this photo.
Nice work,

TFS,
Scott.

Perfect clarity, light and presentation.

Martyn
Très belle photo printanière et un intéressant choix de cadre. Très beau travail!
Amicalement
JJ

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  • Margy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 111 W: 6 N: 227] (2512)
  • [2009-03-20 2:08]

Hi Martyn,

Wonderful captured!
Very sharp and with beautiful colors.
I like the nice frame with it!
tfs, Marga

Hello Martyn,

Interesting notes.
We have been having a lot of programmes about Charles Darwin (150 year anniversary) and repeating lots of experiments that he did. They have shown how these seeds manage to withstand the salt water, for weeks, and germinate when they touch dry land.

A lovely, close-cropped, detailed shot.
The light on the l/h side really helps to define the texture and increase the tones.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Hi Martyn, A classic flower well photographed with the correct colours. I like this shot a lot. TFS. Murray.

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1444 W: 31 N: 3112] (12652)
  • [2009-03-20 5:40]

Hi Martyn
You have such fascinating and awesome flowers in your part of the world, and this is a perfect example.

I just love the lighting you have on this flower and the isolation on the background. Super looking presentation.
Dot

Hi Martyn,
Beautiful macro picture, well composed,
with great colors and sharpness,
Excellent POV. and details,
well done.
Michel

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  • CMJC Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 71 W: 61 N: 80] (725)
  • [2009-03-21 9:43]

a really nice flowers we don't have in Europa
I like the way you framed it!

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  • isa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 356 W: 57 N: 711] (4147)
  • [2009-03-21 16:34]

Hi again!
Beautiful "Spring Day". Fantastic color, yellow intensive. Good sharp and te4xtura. Interesting frame.
Congratulations for the beautiful edition.
Best Regards,
Isa

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  • Gasleb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 4 N: 142] (1794)
  • [2009-03-21 18:58]

Hi!Martyne,
Wonderful macro and contrast I like It. Well done
Bravo1
Tfs
Gaston

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1318 W: 47 N: 2926] (16844)
  • [2009-03-22 20:29]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Hi Martyn:)
This how you've composed, work with light and colours is just amazing, great capture:)
Best regards - Tom:)

Hello Martyn,
The flowering plant is a beautiful species, and you have performed justice to its magnificance with your framing. Perfect exposure and depth of field,
Excellent post and capture,
Have a Great Week...
Steve

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