Sunday, September 30, 2012

Hibiscus Rosasinensis

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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:

  1. I just love hibiscus and these shots just took my breath away. Stunning photography!!

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  2. 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!

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  3. Wonderful sharpness and colors.....great shots Karen.

    greetings, Joop

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  4. love hibiscus. this one is extremely beautiful - love the swirl in the center.

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  5. Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  6. Very pretty. One of my favorite flowers.

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  7. Wow! Dazzling colors and excellent photos ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. Really lovely colors, beautiful macro, flowers very interesting, I really like.

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  9. Stunning flower....... That first shot is mesmerizing!

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  10. gorgeous Karen...such a beautiful variety of color...and to think each blooms for a day...all the more precious.

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  11. Oh, these area stunning shots! Hibiscus is such a gorgeous flower!

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  12. beautiful color karen and what a stunning picture.

    i did not know that the blooms only last one day!!

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  13. Stunning pictures of your Hibiscus. I love the colors you captured and the petals look so delicate.

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  14. 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:)

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  15. 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*

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  16. W-O-W ! That vibrant red centre seems to draw one into it! Fabulous captures Karen. Thanks for sharing (and stopping by my blog).

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  17. Wowza - what a beauty of a hibiscus !!!! Great macro photo of it too. Have a great week. Mickie :)

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  18. terrific macro shots! the colors are beautiful.

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  19. beautiful portrait
    of a gorgeous face:)
    enjoy the end of season
    blooming.
    glad thanks for the
    sweet share,
    Jennifer

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  20. Love the color and detail of this image. Very special bloom.

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  21. Oh my goodness, these colors are so luscious and sweet looking!

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  22. Wow... marvelous flowers, soooo beautiful ...
    Love greetings, Karin

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  23. Awesome macros shots!

    Visiting from Mandarin Orange Monday, here's my Orange

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  24. Gorgeous hibiscus! I love the colors in this one.

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  25. Lovely shots! The colors are gorgeous.

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  26. They may only last a day but they are beauiful blooms. Love your shots :)

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  27. Fantastic shots. You handles the color saturation really well!

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  28. One pretty flower!

    Visiting from MYM- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/09/great-insect-fair.html

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  29. That is an amazing macro shot and a gorgeous flower.

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  30. I am so glad you shared these wonderful images on Mandarin Orange Monday. Thank you :)

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