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Portulaca grandiflora


Portulaca grandiflora
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Copyright: H Ralf Lundgren (bucanas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1539 W: 16 N: 723] (10234)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-02
Exposure: f/16, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-04 4:01
Viewed: 294
Points: 42
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Portulaca grandiflora


Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulaca
Species: P. grandiflora
Binomial name
Portulaca grandiflora
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Portulaca grandiflora (Moss-rose Purslane or Moss-rose), is a flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae, native to Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay.[1][2]
It is a small but fast-growing annual plant growing to 30 cm tall, though usually less. The leaves are thick and fleshy, up to 2.5 cm long, arranged alternately or in small clusters. The flowers are 2.5–3 cm diameter with five petals, variably red, orange, pink, white, and yellow.[1]
[edit]Cultivation and uses

It is widely grown in temperate climates as an ornamental plant for annual bedding or as a container plant. It requires ample sunlight and well-drained soils.
Numerous cultivars have been selected for double flowers with additional petals, and for variation in flower color.[1]
According to the Language of Flowers, presenting someone with the Moss-rose is a confession of love.


Traditional Brazilian sort of Portulaca grandiflora.

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Hi Ralf,

Superb shot , so close, so detailed..
Lovely colours..
All the best.

jp

Hi Ralf,

Lovely image , , eventhough missing top part of the petal . .
Great detail and sharp image . .

Tfs,
TJutjut

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1606 W: 0 N: 173] (12337)
  • [2008-05-04 4:14]

Hi Ralf,
Magnifique point of view of this delicate flower. Excellent soft light. Details clear. Great shot
Regards
Diane

Olá Ralf,

Belas cores, bela foto!
Parabéns.
Sergio

Hi Ralf,
it is an amazing macro with the detailes and really nice colours.
tfs
regards

Excellent light here Ralf, nice tones, really nice and sharp!
B-)
Linda

Hello

I like the contrast of the photo well presented colors bg pov excllent details well done

TFS Kyle

Textura fantástica, Ralf.
Lindíssimas a flor e a foto, delicadas e bem iluminadas. textura soberba.
Bravíssimo
Raimundo

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 860 W: 0 N: 1388] (5630)
  • [2008-05-04 8:00]

HI Ralf
Good composition.
Nice colours.
Looks like you focused on the stem more than the flower giving it that lovely look of softeness.
Dot

Love the low lighting here Ralf,
Sets a real mood and tone and makes this a unique flower shot.
Good placement of the flower and composition.
Well done.
- Vincent

Oi Ralf,
A maestria em capturar toda a beleza de uma simples flor. Adorei o tom lilás.
Abraços
Maria

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 51 N: 658] (4102)
  • [2008-05-04 12:51]

Hi Ralf
A very nice capture of the wild flower. I like its rich color and the beautiful detail of its petals
regards
Argiris

Olá Ralf
Que belo olhar o seu. É de uma nitidez e cromaticamente é expectacular. Encantada

Um imenso abraço

teresat

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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 395 W: 153 N: 207] (1564)
  • [2008-05-04 19:28]

Oi Ralf

perfeita sua composição desta bela flor..
gostei tb da iluminção que vc fez..
impressionante as nuances de tons da cor e ótima escolha para o fundo..

abraço;

Taba

ciao Ralf.. after a little holidays, i'm back! ;)
molto bella.. so beautiful.. with a wonderful shade.. and colours so delicate.. a poem.. with passion and intensity!! thanks
ciao Marco

Hi Ralf,
Wonderful macro-- excellent lighting and colors. Its a beauty. TFS Julie

Hello Ralf,
Love that lavender color.
Good close shot. TFS
Vandana
later

Hi Ralf, lovely flower with splendid colors, great sharpness and good details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5243 W: 181 N: 6224] (32841)
  • [2008-05-05 7:09]

Ola Ralf,

Belíssima a apresentção.
um colorido excelente e bonita esta flor!
Close perfeito e muito bem composto!
Parabens meu amigo.

Sergio

Hi Ralf,

Lovely composition and very delicate light on this moss-rose. Don't know them but they sure look very attractive!

TFS
Els

Very beautiful pic dear Ralf:)
so soft and delicate with perfect colors:)
warm regards
biljana

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