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Peter Daniel
{K:33866} 2/9/2005
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Your welcome John. If you look real Close you can see where the telephone/electric line was that I cloned out. You have to look between some of the small gaps... A little extra work paid off...
Thanks for your comment. Peter
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John H.
{K:2158} 2/8/2005
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Wow what a great shot, the sky is so blue. I like the angle you used here. Excellent work!
Thanks for your fine comments on mine too.
John
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 1/18/2005
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Excellent colour contrasts against that blue sky, Peter!
Dave.
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J Y
{K:265} 1/18/2005
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Love the colours. Beautiful shot!
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Dino Lupani
{K:15142} 1/17/2005
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Bella immagine, ma quello che mi colpisce di pił č l'inquadratura, veramente splendida!
Ciao
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 1/17/2005
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Peter, Thanks for your words
So we cam learn together
All roind the world
I like flowers and plants and when I see one I would know the name
Thanks
Your friend Teunis
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Amy Nicolai
{K:3432} 1/17/2005
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Peter, that is a pretty one! The colors are so intense. Nice focus too. Amy
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Peter Daniel
{K:33866} 1/17/2005
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Nice to here from you. Thanks for the comments.
This one is a Callistemon citrinus - Crimson Bottlebrush. How it gor to Alabama I don't know.
Callistemon (Bottlebrushes)
Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are closely related to paperbark melaleucas, which also have 'bottlebrush' shaped flower spikes. It is difficult to tell to which genus some species belong. Botanists are currently closely studying these plants to determine how they are best classified. There are 34 species currently called Callistemon.
Most Bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of Australia. Two species occur in the south-west of Western Australia and four species in New Caledonia. Bottlebrushes can be found growing from Australia's tropical north to the temperate south. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.
The flower spikes of bottlebrushes form in spring and summer and are made up of a number of individual flowers. The pollen of the flower forms on the tip of a long coloured stalk called a filament. It is these filaments which give the flower spike its colour and distinctive 'bottlebrush' shape. The filaments are usually yellow or red, sometimes the pollen also adds a bright yellow flush to the flower spikes.
Each flower produces a small woody fruit containing hundreds of tiny seeds. These fruits form in clusters along the stem, and are usually held on the plant for many years. The seeds are usually not released from the fruits for several years, but in some species the fruits open after about a year. Fire also stimulates the opening of the fruits in some bottlebrushes.
The new leaves of many bottlebrushes are very ornamental. The leaves are often coloured and, in some species, they are covered with fine, soft hairs.
Thanks again Peter
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 1/17/2005
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Very beautiful capture Peter!!! Great details and colors!
Congrats!
Roberto.
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 1/17/2005
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Peter,sharp and beautiful colour
What is the name of this flower?
Teunis
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 1/17/2005
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beautiful colors, nice light, excellent shot
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