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Uploaded: 08/31/13 10:10 PM GMT
Saucer Hibiscus
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This was a whopper - almost 16" across. This is a type of hardy hibiscus as opposed to the tropical hibiscus we usually see. This comes in a variety of reds, pinks and whites and usually grows about 9" across. It is related to Rose of Sharon and is sometimes called Plate Hibiscus. I was afraid the red might be blown out but the new Nikon handled it very well.

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::tigger3
08/31/13 10:51 PM GMT
That Nikon sure did a good job of capturing the color, and the detail as well. They have these at the Calendar gardens also. Very nice flower capture. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.icedancer
09/02/13 4:00 PM GMT
Great shot with good colours.
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.snapshooter87
09/02/13 10:09 PM GMT
Really like those grass strands across the subject material.
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::LynEve
09/03/13 12:51 AM GMT
Beautiful ! Makes a very fine desktop !
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