I earlier posted just one shot of this Poinciana bloom. Today I’m posting a variety of other shots of the Royal Poinciana tree. The large brown seed pods are a larger version of the green pods I posted of the Tabachine–a miniature version of this tree.
To see Cee’s flower of the day, go here: http://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/10/flower-of-the-day-july-10-2015-little-red-flower/
Does anyone recognize this flower? I took this picture in the Amazon jungle in Peru. Its petals were very thick and waxy, as I recall.
In trying to discover the identity of this flower, I stumbled upon images of dozens of varieties of Hoyas. I think they are perhaps the most beautiful flowers I’ve seen–certainly up there in the top ranks, at least. Has anyone ever seen them? Gorgeous!!! (Google “hoya flowers” instead of “hoyas” or you’ll end up with images and information about a basketball team!)
Happy Birthday, Patti! Have fun in New York!!!
For beautiful roses and other flowers of the day, go HERE
Lantanas, a perennial in the verbena family, grew to bush size in California but grow into trees in Mexico, if not trimmed back. I love the variety of blooms in different stages on each plant.
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/08/flower-of-the-day-july-8-2015-lilies/
Go HERE to see Cee’s flower of the day.
Bougainvillea
Unfortunately, this beauty is outside my wall on the front of my house where I really haven’t noticed it. This is my very favorite color of bougainvillea (bugambilias in Mexico) and it only stays orange like this when it is in bright sunlight for part of the day. When I planted it in Boulder Creek, CA, it always turned pink for lack of sunlight in the redwoods. I need to plant one in my back yard as well so I can see it every day.
To see other photographers’ flowers of the day go HERE.
In late October, everything in Mexico is about MARIGOLDS and Dia de Los Muertos!!!!
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/01/flower-of-the-day-july-1-2015-dahlias/
This view is much-magnified. The bloom is very small.
Does anyone know what this vine is? I’ve been trying to grow it for years, but it remains sparse, even though the vine I snipped it off of for a starter was lush. I keep trying!
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/06/29/flower-of-the-day-june-29-2015-rhodie/
I took these pictures in my garden yesterday, before the rain.
This strange object that looks like a meteorite or piece of carved Cinnabar is actually a dahlia. I just edited and edited , using different filters and tools until this was the result. It is rather beautiful, I think, so I’m including it. I think it looks like two hooded women standing back-to-back. If you look closely, you can see the stamens in the center toward the top. They also look like the impression of a turtle.
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/06/26/flower-of-the-day-june-26-2015-dahlia/
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