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Clivia
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Copyright: Robin Du Bois (robindb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 123 W: 0 N: 360] (1364)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-09
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Cannon EOS 350D, Canon 18-55
Exposure: f/16, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-19 2:24
Viewed: 1255
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Clivias grow wild in South Africa and add a splash of colour to the veld which is usually still dry at this time of the year.

From wikipeadia
Clivia is a genus of monocot flowering plants native to southern Africa. They are from the family Amaryllidaceae. Common name is Bush lily.

They are non-woody evergreen plant, with dark green, strap-like leaves. These leaves produce clusters bell-shaped flowers on a stalk above the foliage. The flowers somewhat resemble those of certain varieties of Lilium or Amaryllis. Orange is the most common colour but there are also Peach, Near White, Apricot, Red and Yellow varieties.

Of the six known species, Clivia miniata is the most widely cultivated, and hybrid varieties with flowers ranging from deep red-orange to pale yellow have been bred by growers around the world, particularly in South Africa, Australia, Japan, USA, Belgium, France and China.

C. miniata, C. gardenii, C. robusta and C. caulescens seedlings flower after three to four years, while the yellow varieties may take longer. C. nobilis will flower after seven or eight years. It is reported that C. mirabilis also takes about 6 years to flower.

Specimens were gathered by British explorers William Burchell and John Bowie in 1815 and 1820, respectively. Clivia nobilis became the first named species when in 1828 the Kew botanist John Lindley named it in honor of Lady Charlotte Florentia Clive, Duchess of Northumberland (1787-1866)[1], who was for a time the governess of the future Queen Victoria. [2] [3] [4]
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Hallo Robin,

Een van my gunsteling blomme, die boslelie. Pragtig. Mooi skerp, goeie diepte van veld wat jy met F16 gekry het. Inaggenome die lens wat jy gebruik het, is die resultaat verstommend. :-)

Groete
Jan-Hendrik

Hallo Robin
This Clivia is indeed a very beautiful flower. A very delightful view with fine details to appreciate. The orange is definitely a very attractive and sunny colour and just looking at this image brightens ones day. I like the simple composition with the dark background. The specs of pollen dust adds a special touch to this beautiful portrait. A lovely close-up which I enjoyed looking at. Thanks for sharing and have a most enjoyable day.
Anna

Bonjour Robin,
Très belle publication, bien composée, dans laquelle le sujet est bien mis en valeur par la finesse des détails et la délicatesse des couledurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hello Robin,
Very beautiful coverage of this bright orange colored flower with excellent details & sharpness. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-08-19 10:12]

Hi Robin,

A beautiful close-up of this Clivia. The shades of orange are exquisite. Wonderful details and composition.

Jane

Very nicely done... I like the angle you used leaving all the flower's reproductive parts nice and sharp.

Larry

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 498 W: 20 N: 1375] (4811)
  • [2008-08-24 19:08]

Fantastic photo Robin,
Very sharp and detailed image with wonderful colors. Love your composition and good DOF.
It's very encouraging to see someone able to obtain images of this quality, who is using the same camera that I have.
Nicely done!! Very informative notes! TFS.
Ron

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