This is the same hibiscus I showed a night shot of two nights ago. Who needs diamonds or yachts when she can have a flower like this constantly blooming to enjoy every morning?
Hibiscus in Daylight: Flower of the Day, Oct 6, 2017
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Midnight Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Oct 5, 2017
I went out at midnight to get something from the car and saw two new hibiscus glowing in the light from beside the door. Of course, I had to capture them, which brought the cats streaming down from the garage. Tricky getting in and out to get the camera as they are wonderful little escape artists, with two or three distracting me while the other two or three slip into the house. Then I had the camera on the wrong setting, so after spending a half hour trying to work with the photos, it finally occurred to me I could go back out with a flashlight to capture better color. In the end, however, once on the correct setting, I could use available light. Then had to narrow the choices down. This beauty was the winner.
Hibiscus and Hopper: Flower of the Day, Sept 27, 2017
I first spotted this little green fellow yesterday afternoon. He was just inspecting this lush hibiscus. He seems to have found his breakfast spot and so I went in to have mine as well.
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When I next saw him it was 24 hours later. The Hibiscus does not seem the better for his attention. Below is his dining spot, somewhat depleted.
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https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/26/flower-of-the-day-september-27-2017-pumpkin-and-mums/
Shy Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Sept 26, 2017
This beauty was down so low near to the grass that I might have missed it if it were not such a vibrant color.
Orange Hibiscus after Rain, Flower of the Day, Sept 24, 2017
Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Sept. 23, 2017
Stages of Growth
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A bud one day, a flower in two days more. Watching everything grow so quickly during the rainy season brings the miracles of nature constantly to mind. The kittens of three months ago are now nearly cats. The hibiscus of three days ago is now one more plaything strung out across the bedroom floor that is their playground. They bring in every one they find. I think they think they are little mice!
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Peek under the blown leaves.
Now, go here to see Cee’s flirty dahlia and other flora! https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/22/flower-of-the-day-september-23-2017-dahlia/
Night Studies, Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Sept. 22, 2017
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When I came home last night, the street light was shining on this hibiscus a day past its prime. That might have been due to the rain, its age, or this tiny snail I didn’t even notice until I put these shots on my computer and zoomed in a bit. Playing around, I couldn’t decide on a favorite. At one point I turned on a wall lamp a few feet way from it, thus the different light plays. In some of the darker shots, either the moon or a street lamp can be seen through the trees. Interesting playing around with night shots. In some, I intended the grainy, painterly effect. Who would think I could take flower shots every day for years and still be endlessly fascinated? Not a professional. Just a very engrossed amateur. Thanks, Cee.
New Girl
I don’t think I’ve ever photographed this newest hibiscus in my family. It’s planted in a spot I don’t often visit, by the gate between the outside kitchen entrance and the back yard. When Pasiano left the gate open, letting the dogs into the kitty domain, I went to close it and discovered this somewhat splendiferous overblown beauty. It’s not what I would normally buy. Now I’m curious about my state of mind when I succumbed to its gaudy flashiness.
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