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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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40 comments:
I just love hibiscus and these shots just took my breath away. Stunning photography!!
I 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!
Wonderful sharpness and colors.....great shots Karen.
greetings, Joop
love hibiscus. this one is extremely beautiful - love the swirl in the center.
Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
What a amazing shot.
Very pretty. One of my favorite flowers.
Wow! Dazzling colors and excellent photos ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Really lovely colors, beautiful macro, flowers very interesting, I really like.
Stunning flower....... That first shot is mesmerizing!
Pretty shots and nice color.
gorgeous Karen...such a beautiful variety of color...and to think each blooms for a day...all the more precious.
Oh, these area stunning shots! Hibiscus is such a gorgeous flower!
beautiful color karen and what a stunning picture.
i 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.
Gorgeous macros!
Wow so gorgeous!!
Kim,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:)
the floral version of a butterfly?
a 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).
Wowza - what a beauty of a hibiscus !!!! Great macro photo of it too. Have a great week. Mickie :)
Beautiful macro!
terrific macro shots! the colors are beautiful.
Fantastic shots!
Liz @ YACB
beautiful portrait
of 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.
Oh my goodness, these colors are so luscious and sweet looking!
Incredibly beautiful, Karen!
Wow... marvelous flowers, soooo beautiful ...
Love greetings, Karin
Awesome macros shots!
Visiting from Mandarin Orange Monday, here's my Orange
Gorgeous hibiscus! I love the colors in this one.
Lovely shots! The colors are gorgeous.
They may only last a day but they are beauiful blooms. Love your shots :)
Fantastic shots. You handles the color saturation really well!
One pretty flower!
Visiting from MYM- hope you can stop by..
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Wow! Excellent macros!
Just beautiful!
Great macro shots.
That is an amazing macro shot and a gorgeous flower.
I am so glad you shared these wonderful images on Mandarin Orange Monday. Thank you :)
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