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Tropical hibiscus
No, I didn't take a trip to the tropics...
this beauty lives in a pot in the yard during the summer.
The flower is about the size of a tea saucer.
The beautiful blooms last only one day.
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I just love hibiscus and these shots just took my breath away. Stunning photography!!
ReplyDeleteI do agree with Shel, your captures did indeed take my breath away! Such lovely colors and such a beautiful hibiscus!! Thanks for sharing the beauty, Karen. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sharpness and colors.....great shots Karen.
ReplyDeletegreetings, Joop
love hibiscus. this one is extremely beautiful - love the swirl in the center.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a amazing shot.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. One of my favorite flowers.
ReplyDeleteWow! Dazzling colors and excellent photos ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteReally lovely colors, beautiful macro, flowers very interesting, I really like.
ReplyDeleteStunning flower....... That first shot is mesmerizing!
ReplyDeletePretty shots and nice color.
ReplyDeletegorgeous Karen...such a beautiful variety of color...and to think each blooms for a day...all the more precious.
ReplyDeleteOh, these area stunning shots! Hibiscus is such a gorgeous flower!
ReplyDeletebeautiful color karen and what a stunning picture.
ReplyDeletei did not know that the blooms only last one day!!
Stunning pictures of your Hibiscus. I love the colors you captured and the petals look so delicate.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous macros!
ReplyDeleteWow so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
Beautiful colour and detail. I like all the line patterns you have captured. My favourite is the first one which shows a beautiful design. You might like to participate in Mandarin Orange Monday too:)
ReplyDeletethe floral version of a butterfly?
ReplyDeletea beautiful but short lived moment in time, beautifully and delicately captured thru your aazing lens!
well done *S*
W-O-W ! That vibrant red centre seems to draw one into it! Fabulous captures Karen. Thanks for sharing (and stopping by my blog).
ReplyDeleteWowza - what a beauty of a hibiscus !!!! Great macro photo of it too. Have a great week. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro!
ReplyDeleteterrific macro shots! the colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ YACB
beautiful portrait
ReplyDeleteof a gorgeous face:)
enjoy the end of season
blooming.
glad thanks for the
sweet share,
Jennifer
Love the color and detail of this image. Very special bloom.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these colors are so luscious and sweet looking!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful, Karen!
ReplyDeleteWow... marvelous flowers, soooo beautiful ...
ReplyDeleteLove greetings, Karin
Awesome macros shots!
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Gorgeous hibiscus! I love the colors in this one.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! The colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThey may only last a day but they are beauiful blooms. Love your shots :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots. You handles the color saturation really well!
ReplyDeleteOne pretty flower!
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Wow! Excellent macros!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat macro shots.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing macro shot and a gorgeous flower.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you shared these wonderful images on Mandarin Orange Monday. Thank you :)
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