Hibiscus


Posted by Peterh on Wed Feb 16, 2005 5:14 pm

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All I know is that is is an Hibiscus. Anybody who can give the full ID??

It is taken in The Gambia with a 1Dmk2 and sigma 150/2.8 macro. I was trying to get the pure colour right after sunset using a longish exposure. I couldn't get more dof because of a very slight breeze. You can guess what started to wiggle...

I hope you like it.

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by Mike Moats on Wed Feb 16, 2005 5:18 pm
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Hey Peter, Very cool flower, sorry can't help on the ID. Nice colors and great BG. Nice work! :lol:
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by Paul Klenck on Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:21 pm
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We used to call it a "Japanese lantern hibiscus." I'm sure that not a great taxomony, but it's the best I can offer!
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by Lisa Gimber on Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:08 pm
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Beautiful flower!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AForns on Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:49 am
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Wonderful and unusual composition Peter I like it very much!!!! Killer bg and well complementing !!!!

Congratulations !!!!! 8) 8) 8)

....regardign the specific full ID for this plant It is a Pink Giant Green Leafy Leafydendrum :roll:
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by Wil Hershberger on Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:17 pm
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I don't know the ID but this is lovely. Other than the OOF near edge of the flower this is marvelous.
Thanks for posting,
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by Tom Whelan on Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:23 pm
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Excellent background, fabulous flower.
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by Michael Brown on Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:28 pm
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One that I don't think I have ever seen before!
Very cool shot, and thanks for posting this one!! 8)
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