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Pelican Flower
© tigger3
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Uploaded: 05/01/09 8:57 PM GMT
Pelican Flower
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Found this unique climber at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
It was very hard to get a good angle for a shot of this flower, I have never seen one before.
Here is a description of the flower:
Aristolochia gigantea "Pelican Flower" An amazing tropical climber that inspires a sense of awe in all that behold its beauty. Even in partial sun, this Brazilian vine displays large, heart-shaped leaves and unique flowers. Ivory veining against a burgundy velvet background with long tubular flowers reminds us of its coined name"Dutchman’s Pipes." Hardy to Zone 10 and higher for outdoors. Full or partial sun, grows to 1-3’ in container, minimum temperature 50° indoors, vining in habit, blooms in spring, summer and fall. Great for a hanging basket! Fragrant!
Thank you in advance for your comments, and hope your day has been good.
=^..^= sandi ♪
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.amishy
05/01/09 9:00 PM GMT
Very unusual flower and a beautiful capture! This is stunning Tigger! Really enjoying this series of flowers! :)Ami
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
I don't think I've ever seen a flower like this one before. Wonderful lighting, colors, & patterns. The outer dark area almost forms a vignette around the flower. Beautifully captured Sandi.
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give ~ Winston Churchill
Very unusual and stunning. Great light and and presentation. Thanks for bringing this beauty to my DT.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams.......
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An exceptional photo girl!!Just the right lighting and color tone.Beautifully done and an A+
Faved and Saved
Faved and Saved
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Well Done Sandi.
Like your take on this most unusual plant.
Thanks for the image and info.
Much Appreciated!
E J
Like your take on this most unusual plant.
Thanks for the image and info.
Much Appreciated!
E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
Very good flower picture,the colors are very pleasant,very nice light as well,i have never seen a flower like this before either.
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Faved this one Tigz. It reminds me of a someone in the spotlight getting ready to perform. I say Bravo and want a curtain call on this one. Excellent editing.
Tick* was here
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Insure what you touch during your lifetime, is not coated with the fingerprints of apathy....Tick
You and your picture has inspired a sense of awe in me. What an unsual leaf.
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I have never heard of that...........and i thought I knew everything. ROFL Very nice job Sandi......what a beauty.
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Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to be. Trust me on this one, I live there. The Lion **** MY CAEDES GALLERY****Another Site I'm AT - MY DA HOME PAGE
WOW Sandi, love the contrast to show this gorgeous flower off. I've never seen one of these, truly striking.
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Have a fabulous week everyone.
I've never heard of it or seen it before. What a gorgeous flower and your shot of it is gorgeous Sandi! Outstanding work here girl!
Joanie
Joanie
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Love and live.
You sure been getting some excellent shots of some colourful and unusual flowers Sandi. Nice work and info. Thanks for sharing
Ed
Ed
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
Boy, that is different. like the color and pattern on this leaf.
Pat
Pat
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I love the dof and the post treatment on this exotic plant. It is very unusual and very beautiful.
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Vision without action is a daydream.
Action without vision is a nightmare.
—Japanese Proverb
That's one piece of gorgeous work Sandi!...
The composition and DOF is perfect!...I have to fave this as one of your better ones too!...
By the way, how long did it take you to write down all that description then?....hehe!...
The composition and DOF is perfect!...I have to fave this as one of your better ones too!...
By the way, how long did it take you to write down all that description then?....hehe!...
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That's an interesting looking foofy. It reminds me of a hot pan holder. LOL. Nice shot of it, though. What zone are we in?
Twilight?
Jimbob
Twilight?
Jimbob
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Is anybody out there?
I never saw a flower like this too.. you have done good work with the editing, framing and capturing ofcourse. Makes it a special post Sandi! Mich
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Very interesting bloom. So very well captured and presented by you too. Thank you!
Stan
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
This is another one that's jumped out at me this morning Tigz. What terrific detail again. I like the way you've vignetted this, I think it removes any distraction. The flower itself almost looks like it has the texture of velvet and it's beautifully lit.
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"A camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." Dorothea Lange
