Lily portrait--closeup--Explored July 8

nobody@flickr.com (natural wonders photography) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:52:13 -0700

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Explored July 8, 2009--#206 highest position (7/13) I did not alter the color or saturation after downloading--it really was that intense in color

Here in Florida we have an almost unending variety of flowers to enjoy most of the year, including many species of lilies
View On Black and LARGE

Happy Friday everyone....have a great week-end!

nobody@flickr.com (natural wonders photography) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:00:58 -0700

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Nice contrast when you: View On Black

A few of the blossoms were "past their prime", but this made for a more interesting photo in my mind.

Variegated shell ginger is a tall and dramatic landscape or container plant. The leaves are about 2 ft long and 6 in. across and strikingly variegated with irregular stripes of green and yellow.

The flowers are white, tipped in pink, and borne in long pendant arches. The individual flowers are reminiscent of small seashells, which accounts for the common name "shell ginger".

Typically, variegated shell ginger grows to about 6 ft tall.

Alpinia zerumbet is a native of India, but the species has been naturalized in Brazil. It is also found in some areas of central and south Florida.

Variegated shell ginger is tolerant of a wide range of light conditions from light shade to full sun, so long as there is adequate moisture. Part shade is ideal for this plant.

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Lily portrait--closeup--Explored July 8

Happy Friday everyone....have a great week-end!