Rosemallow
The original shot showed the entire flower and much more around it. I cropped to place the flower off-center and to "nip" the top off, which I feel "anchors" the flower to the outside perimeter or frame.
"Hibiscus, or rosemallow, is a large genus of about 200–220 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae (the mallow family, along with members like cocoa, cotton, okra, baobab and durian) native to warm, temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, and woody shrubs and small trees." -Wikipedia
13 responses
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (17 Oct 2008):
Truly beautiful capture!!! Lighting and color are terrific
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (17 Oct 2008):
Super vivid shot! Great job, Rob.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (18 Oct 2008):
Ecellent clarity, lovely colourful flower too! Good description as well, thanks Rob:)
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Ron LaFond said (18 Oct 2008):
The droplets of water add another dimension - like glistening little jewels. The pistil of the flower draws my eye right into the center of the flower, keeping it there and keeping it from wandering out of the photograph. It's a beautiful photograph. And I like your description too. I can be tough on something like that if it's not just so. (Ask Christopher.) Nicely done, Rob. R
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Jack Schinderle gave props (18 Oct 2008):
Excellent depth of field choice! this is fantastic!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (18 Oct 2008):
This looks very similar to the hibiscus in our butterfly garden. It is beautifully framed and composed, Rob. You use very artistic techniques..
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Michael Ball gave props (18 Oct 2008):
Absolutely gorgeous shot! Nice vivid color and beautifully composed!
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Joe Schaf gave props (19 Oct 2008):
Beautiful Capture Rob, the Colors are Fantastic! I enjoyed your very informative description.
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Rose Wessel said (19 Oct 2008):
Oh, lovely!
The water drops are so well captured - it looks absolutely succulent. -
Andrea Petersen gave props (19 Oct 2008):
I appreciate that you add text to your pictures which gives the viewer a clearer perception...The Hibiscus is such a beautiful flower and the best time to take pictures of flowers is after a rain shower such as you've done here to enhance the saturation...Well done! Thank you for your kind words about my aster and the butterfly.
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Ann Reece gave props (23 Oct 2008):
Beautiful flower. This flower is among my favorites. You did a beautiful crop and I liked the info on the flower that you included. Nicely done photo!
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!~) Emelia Isaac said (23 Oct 2008):
love those water drops!
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Migdalia Saavedra gave props (5 Nov 2008):
Wonderful shot
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