DianaT
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Flower Surprise
Early this morning I decided to find a flower in the back yard that would cooperate with me practicing with my camera.
Problem is that the flower I wanted to practice with was not open yet----
I love these flowers because they are tough characters---they grow in terrible soil and with little water--- it is so difficult to get anything to
grow here in the sand dunes on the cold windy side of Baja
So, I returned a little later when the sun was bright to see what I could do---and much to my surprise, the flower had another visitor.
and just one not yet opened.
Thanks for looking
Diana
[Edited on 6-25-2010 by DianaT]
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Gorgeous! My fave is the second bee shot. Something about the lines of the flower and the lines of the bee. Very appealing. Thanks for sharing!
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DianaT
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Debra,
Thanks --- appreciate the comments.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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I like the first one due to the dew drop!!!
There are so many different shades of these flowers around and everyone throws out clumps of them because they spread so quickly...I got 3 different
coloured ones from Bajaboys garbage can.
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Natalie Ann
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I like best the colors in the last picture.
Anyone know what type of flower this is?
nena
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Ken Bondy
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Nice Diane!! Remarkable colors and patterns in the flower. The bee really adds interest.
carpe diem!
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DianaT
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Thanks----
While not as wet in the mornings as a week ago, there is still plenty of dew around.
I am determined to get better bee shots and I really am afraid of the little characters. I love the designs in these flowers.
Nena, as usual, I don't have a clue---if we had bought some, I might know.
But they are definitely my kind of plant---like all types of geraniums and ice plant----just plop them in the sand and they grow and are pretty to
look at. Don't need a green thumb for these. 
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They're some type of Gazania I think...South African natives(from which Geraniums, Aloes, and many Iceplants are from as well). Asuncion has a similar
climate so good match!
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Makin' Honey!! Great photos. What type of camera are you using?
bacquito
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
I like the first one due to the dew drop!!!
There are so many different shades of these flowers around and everyone throws out clumps of them because they spread so quickly...I got 3 different
coloured ones from Bajaboys garbage can. |
One Nomads trash is another Nomads treasure! A breakfast bee!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bacquito
Makin' Honey!! Great photos. What type of camera are you using? |
Thanks---I have a Canon 40D and a fairly new macro lens that I am still learning how to use. I just hope those bees staying focused on their job!
Mexitron, Thanks---I now remember the name gazania---I had some as a ground cover many years ago that looked similar to these.
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Something else........thanks!
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