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Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise)


Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise)
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Copyright: Luis Limchiu (slr2006) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 15] (516)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04
Categories: Nature
Camera: Konica Minolta Dimage Z3
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-04-03 9:53
Viewed: 311
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Origin & Species: Native to South Africa, the bird of paradise is a large tropical herb that is a member of Musaceae or the banana family. The scientific name is Strelitzia reginae. The bird-of-paradise is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Liliopsida, and order Zingiberales.Because of the banana shaped leaves and other plant characteristics it was classified in the banana family Musaceae, however now it has its own family Strelitziacea. The name Bird of Paradise comes from the spectacular flower shape which resembles a birds beak and head plumage. The wisegardener.com
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fully colourful---good.
white frame--not good..can easily go with black frame.
good lighting there..fine

sangeeth

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2006-04-03 14:44]

With the spring which is trailed here, I cannot resist these splendid colors full with life and light. Good presentation. Thank you for sharing! Annie

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