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Passiflora foetida@ Leletup


Passiflora foetida@ Leletup
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Copyright: Foozi Saad (foozi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 957] (4612)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor AF 70-300mm
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-03 0:25
Viewed: 897
Points: 47
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Passiflora foetida
This flower is my favourite. Used to be neglected by me, before getting erious in TL. Now it seems that almost any flower will attract me, especially the wilds, the unnoticed and the commonly found.
The Foetid Passion Flower or Stinking Passion Flower (Passiflora foetida), also known as the Wild Maracuja or Running Pop, is a creeping vine which has an edible fruit and leaves that have a mildly rank aroma. It is native to northern South America and the West Indies; it can also be found in South East Asian countries like Vietnam and on Hawaii.The stems are thin, wiry and woody, covered with sticky yellow hairs. The leaves are three- to five-lobed and viscid-hairy. They give off an unpleasant odour when crushed. The flowers are white to pale cream coloured, about 5-6 cm diameter. The fruit is globose, 2-3 cm diameter, yellowish-orange to red when ripe, and has numerous black seeds embedded in the pulp; the fruit are eaten and the seeds dispersed by birds.The bracts of this plant serve as insect traps, but it is as yet unknown whether the plant digests and gains nourishment from the trapped insects or if it merely uses the bracts as a defensive mechanism to protect its flowers and fruit. This is still an issue of debate and research among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.This passion flower tolerates arid ground, but favours wet areas. It is known to be an invasive species in some areas.The fruits are kumquat sized with a thin, scarlet red shell surrounding a blush-white pulp, mildly sweet, delicately flavored. Young leaves and plant tips are edible. Dry leaves are used in tea in Vietnamese folk medicine to relieve sleeping problems
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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2008-05-03 0:28]

good pov/lighting, interesting colours and shape. tfs, Foozi

Hi Foozi,

That is a lovely capture with nice colors and POV. Well captured and framed. TFS.

Kiran.

superb compo with amazing colours and clear datailes,
I really love it,
well done and tfs
taner

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1420 W: 31 N: 3065] (12436)
  • [2008-05-03 0:48]

HI Foozi
What an interesting flower.
Nicely captured and good composition
Good shot
TFS
Dot

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3272 W: 267 N: 7752] (33054)
  • [2008-05-03 0:52]

What a colourful flower this is Foozi. And interesting notes too. I don't think I know the plant or fruit at all.
Thank you for sharing
Janice

hello Foozi,

wow im impressed with your shot.. i seen some of your shots before but this one really catch my eyes.. i know this wild fruit very well.. as i have eaten it.. taste not bad but i won't pick it if i see a ripe one.. :D

love your composition and detail.. the colours are lovely too.. well done..

regards, terry

Hello Foozi!
Lovely colours and nice point of view!
Really wonderful flower!
Great light!
Best regards!
Lili

Assalamualaikum Foozi...
I am so happy to see this shot of yours, bro. Keep it up - I am really impressed with the clarity and colors of this photo. good dof. May I suggest that when you are going to shoot another flower, walk around your subject and try to find a good angle where the background is less 'busy'. Well, of course just keep shooting to see how good they are when captured.

Well done on this, bro. Gambar ini betul-betul membuat saya senang hati dan gembira melihat progress bro...

Wassalam & All the best to you.
Ramdan.

Like the light falling on the green. Beautiful plant.

Assalamualaikum Foozi. Now you are getting better with the flora and fauna notes and that is good. I posted this flower once but withdrawn because a few people are confused with poison ivy. Stunning image in superb sharpness and clarity. Your best composition for plant so far and I like it. Best regards. Jusni

Hi Foozi
Very nicely composed picture, pleasant colours and good sharpness. Good workshop. Well well-chosen frame box. I greet Mark

Assalamualaikum Foozi,
Gosh! This one was shouting out "look at me!!!" from the rest of your gallery. Very, very good shot of this common plant that someone I know captured a few times but never as good. Good point of view with awesome colors. Good job!

Best regards,
Sharina

Hello Foozi
An out of this world shot. A very unique flower with excellent tones.
Superb

great shot. nice pov and composition.

tfs!

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1295 W: 0 N: 2562] (20677)
  • [2008-07-16 6:35]

hello,

De toute beauté cette fleur, elle est vraiment merveilleuses, avec diverses couleurs, netteté parfaite, génial.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hi!
What a wonderful shot! Love the background and the two flowers... The colors... incredible!
Like it!
TFS
carine

Hello Foozi,
Great shot of the passion flower with amazing zesty and vibrant colours.
Wonderful sharpness and clarity.
great light.
TFS, Joni

This is beautiful. I have never seen this flower before. Great color and very interesting and useful notes.
GRACE

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  • jazrr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 72 N: 82] (1883)
  • [2008-12-22 8:28]

Hi Foozi:
Beautiful composition and very nice POV. This Is an amazing flower.
Regards,
jafar

Ciao Foozi



You have a beautiful flower album!
I like all colors and flowers of this beautiful garden
you presents.
That is a lovely capture with nice colors and POV
Congratulations, is beautiful

Sergio

Hi Foozi, wondeful composition and splendid colours with clear details. Perfect image in all around MF!
Cheers,
Bayram

Hello Foozi,

Excellent macro, wonderful colors, excellent BG!
In Brazil, the name of this flower is "Flor do Maracujá".

Congratulations and TFS.
Sergio

(*)Tomorrow I intend to post a photo of this flower.

Excellent wild macro photography. Nice depth and contrast.

hello foozi

beautiful macro with wonderful deep colors
nice détails and good composition
very good work

Hi Foozi.

Terrific macro, colours, sharpness and composition with one bud in macro too. Really passiflora is very good tranquilizer often used here in Brasil, too.
Great captured with background blurred. The frame is really appropriate for this apresentation.
Best regards.
Elisabete

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