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Ilex aquifolium


Ilex aquifolium
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Copyright: Marjan Gresl (marjan) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 483 W: 14 N: 363] (2633)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-14
Categories: Bushveld
Camera: Minolta Dimage Z1
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-29 7:41
Viewed: 993
Points: 10
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Hi My dear friends. Today something from Cristmas time.
English holli or Ilex on latin.
some facts from Wikipedia:

Holly (Ilex) is a genus of about 400 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only genus in that family. They are shrubs and trees from 2-25 m tall, with a wide distribution in Asia, Europe, north Africa, and North and South America. The leaves are simple, and can be either deciduous or evergreen depending on the species, and may be entire, finely toothed, or with widely-spaced, spine-tipped leaves. Hollies are mostly dioecious, with male and female flowers on different plants, with some exceptions. Pollination is mainly by bees and other insects. The fruit is a small berry, usually red when mature, with one to ten seeds.
In many Western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths. Many of the hollies are highly decorative, and are widely used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks. The wood is heavy, hard and white; one traditional use is for chess pieces, with holly for the white pieces, and ebony for the black. Other uses include turnery, inlay work and as firewood. In the time of Druids holly-wood was used to make magic wands

Dont worry , soon we will use it.
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To wishnugaruda: hi Sabinemarjan 1 08-29 14:37
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Hi Marjan,
Nice shot. Wonderful colours and composition.
Well done.
Regards.

hAyAti

Hi Marjan,
When I saw this, I thought of Christmas wreaths. Great color saturation and good detail in you spot on exposure. They also look really great when they have their bright red berries on them. Nice shot!

Scott

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2133 W: 6 N: 2152] (13785)
  • [2006-08-29 8:58]

Preciosa composición y colores brillantes que dan a este ilex realismo, excelente saludos Victor

Auuuutschhhh - don't come too close - it will prick you with the long stings.
When I look outside to the rain and only 12C - brrr - it's the perfect shot - realy like Christmas isn't far!
Thanks for the beautiful plant, I like it with the glittering drops.
Bye and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-08-29 20:19]

Hi Marjan

Nice picture of the holly.Very well saturated colours and the DOF and POV are great.Really good detail on the leaves I really like the water droplets.TFS

Rob

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