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Chinese Hibiscus


Chinese Hibiscus
Photo Information
Copyright: MY Wong (Seabird) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 0 N: 280] (1095)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-15
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Tamron 90mm macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/180 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-02 1:06
Viewed: 444
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear all,

This Chinese Hibiscus was taken in Macau, which is about 1 hour turbojet ride away from Hong Kong.

I hope you'd like this photo.

Chrs,
Man Yee


from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_rosa-sinensis

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (family Malvaceae), known colloquially as the Chinese hibiscus, is an evergreen flowering shrub native to East Asia. It is also known as China rose and shoe flower. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant throughout the tropics and subtropics. The flowers are large, (generally red in the original varieties), firm, but generally lack any scent. Numerous varieties, cultivars and hybrids are available, with flower colors ranging from white through yellow and orange to scarlet and shades of pink, with both single and double sets of petals. Despite their size and red hues attractive to nectar-feeding birds, they are not visited regularly by hummingbirds when grown in the Neotropics. Generalists, (like the Sapphire-spangled Emerald, Amazilia lactea) or long-billed species (like the Stripe-breasted Starthroat, Heliomaster squamosus) may occasionally be seen to visit it, however.[1] In the subtropical and temperate Americas, hummingbirds are attracted to them on a regular basis.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia, called Bunga Raya in Malay, Gurhal/orhul in Hindi, sembaruthi in Tamil and mamdaram (మందారం) in Telugu. The flowers are used to shine shoes in parts of India, as well as for the worship of Devi. Hibiscus flower preparations are also used for hair care. The flowers themselves are edible and used in salads in the Pacific Islands.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is one of many plant genera with a genetic characteristic known as polyploidy, in which the number of chromosomes is far greater than the two ("x" and "y") we commonly think of with human genetics. Polyploidy is a condition where the genetic characteristics of the offspring may be quite different from the parent, or even the grandparent plants, essentially allowing possibly random expression of all the characteristics of all the generations that have gone before. Because of this characteristic, "H. rosa-sinensis" has become popular with hobbyists who cross and recross varieties, creating new named varieties and holding competitions to exhibit and judge the many resulting new seedlings and often strikingly unique flowers.

Often these crosses are sterile, but some are fertile, further increasing the complexity of variability and the possibility of a virtually unlimited number of eventual Hibiscus rosa-sinensis varieties. This further attracts the hobbyists, who have created local and international associations, publications, and manuals to further this hobby, which is practiced with these tropical plants worldwide, including indoors in cold climates.
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To jignasi: thanks!Seabird 1 08-05 02:34
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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 21 N: 308] (1312)
  • [2008-08-02 1:42]

Hi
yes I like this image for its simplicity and colors. bit lighter background (green) would have made even more beautiful. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hello MY Wong,
Nice macro. I have a Chinese Hibiscus bush in my garden. We say it " Chiness rose" in Turkish.
TFS and best wishes to you.
Mehmet

Ciao MY,
eccellenti POV, DOF e composizione per l'ottimo OOF BG, nice macro for forms and colors.
TFS. Have a nice weekend.
Maurizio

beautiful macro photo vary excellent background and graet angel.

Having spent 20 plus years in the Northern California coastal range, I can appreciate the beauty of flora such as this. Mendocino county Cal is full of flowers as this growing along roadsides and throughout the giant redwood forest. It is an amazing place.
I see from your notes that this is the national flower of Malay! That is also fascinating. Not sure if I remember Jusni speaking or portraying this one yet..I shall have to return to his gallery.
Your particular image of this is a macro close in of the parts which must be there for its growth and indeed its germination. The colours are fine and the use of field is one which you have used before which creates an artful appearance to the image...
Bob
非常好的图片!

Ciao Man Yee, splendid composition with wonderful flower, fantastic colors, lovely blurry BG and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bonjour Man Yee,
Très belle macro bien composée et détaillée.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2606 W: 133 N: 7480] (23317)
  • [2008-08-03 2:36]

Hello Man Yee,
This is a great macro showing the stigma and stamens of a red Hibiscus flower, one the favourite flowers of my wife and I. The sharpness and DOF at this close range are pretty good and I like the POV showing the stigma against a dark OOF green BG.
A very nice image and thanks for sharing it.
Best regards,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 284 W: 3 N: 767] (2748)
  • [2008-08-03 7:08]

Hello My Wong,
Amazing color in this capture with sharp focus, great job , thanks for sharing.
Siggi

Hello My Wong,
Excellent composition and soft lighting. The hibiscus is sharp and you have managed a good background to make a contrast with the plant.
TFS

P.S. Do you understand french?
Eric

Bonitos detalles y colores, gran delicadeza, aunque algo justa de profundidad: puedes mejorar !!
Saludos: J. Ignasi

Des détails d'une finesse incroyable et un cadrage parfait
BoisBarb

Ottima composizione e colori molto belli! Complimenti!

Ciao e grazie, Emanuele

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 205] (952)
  • [2008-08-12 7:18]

Hello MY Wong,
a nice clear and sharp stamen shot.
Beautiful composition and well thought shot.

Regards,
Foozi

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