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Chinese Lantern


Chinese Lantern
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7771] (33168)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-02-07
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P8
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-05-23 3:55
Viewed: 1233
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Common name: Chinese lantern
Botanical name: Abutilon x hybridum

Abutilons or Chinese lanterns are closely related to hibiscus, and most of the hundred or so species have pendulous, hibiscus-like flowers.

They are evergreen shrubs with attractive maple-like leaves and an open, pendulous habit. They grow to about 2-3 metres (6-10') tall. Flowers are produced in Spring to Summer, but they spot flower at other times. Flower colours include white, pink, red, yellow, orange and salmon. They have a wispy, delicate form and colourful, lantern-shaped flowers.

You don’t often see this side of the Lantern because it is always hanging downwards. I placed it upside sown to get this shot of it. I think it is such an attractive flower. What do you think of it?
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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2005-05-23 5:01]

Oh Janice, what a little beauty... great details, colours and contrast! Good macro shot. Well done, thanks for sharing

Lovely flower, well captured, great colors and good detail.
Vassilis

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  • Tim Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 188 W: 18 N: 241] (1137)
  • [2005-05-23 11:32]

What an unusual and interesting flower Janice. Very beautiful! God's best,

Tim

Beautifull colours, very vivid, sharp and detailed.

Wow! Awesome! Great foto!

Cheers,
Carla

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