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Uploaded: 06/02/20 9:37 PM GMT
Torenia
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Also known as wishbone flower. In this shot I was able to capture the wishbone inside the flower's throat including the tiny oval nectar sac hanging from it.(please look at the large version.) This flower is a favorite of hummingbirds as they break the wishbone to get at the nectar sac. Bees like it also but they don't have to break the wishbone to get at the sac.

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::0930_23
06/02/20 11:23 PM GMT
Looks like it is thirsty and has its mouth open for a torrential downpour Kathy. Great detail and almost makes me wish I was a hummingbird.
The detail is amazing and like you said when it is enlarged.
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::tigger3
06/03/20 12:45 AM GMT
Oh I like this one Kathy, very unique, and very beautiful! tigs=^..^=
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.koca
06/03/20 6:41 AM GMT
I am not sure if I've seen this wonderful flower before, but I love it, and your work is great, Kathy.
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::bfrank
06/03/20 8:11 AM GMT
That flower is saying come and get it loud and clear to the hummingbirds. That's a fine shot, Kathy.
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::Ramad
06/03/20 8:23 AM GMT
An unknown flower for me Kathy. It is lovely and unusual. Nice photo and also good info about it.
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::luckyshot
06/03/20 11:05 PM GMT
A wonderful closeup of a flower that is new to me. Thanks!
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::corngrowth
06/04/20 9:05 AM GMT
If I were a nectar collecting critter, I couldn't resist this very inviting view, Kathy, 😁 !
Perfect angle emphasizing the beauty of this flower.
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.icedancer
06/15/20 2:58 PM GMT
Gorgeous close up and colours, I don't recall seeing one of these before. Thanks for this beauty
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