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Rampion bellflower


Rampion bellflower
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 2 N: 4550] (13764)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-05
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/16, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-30 21:30
Viewed: 205
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Latin name - Campanula rapunculus

Campanula (pronounced /kæmˈpænjuːlə/ Cam-pá-nu-la)is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes its name from their bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".

The genus includes about 300 species and several subspecies, distributed across the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest diversity in the Mediterranean region east to the Caucasus.

The species include annual, biennial and perennial plants, and vary in habit from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5 cm high, to large temperate grassland and woodland species growing to 2 m tall.

The leaves are alternate and often vary in shape on a single plant, with larger, broader leaves at the base of the stem and smaller, narrower leaves higher up; the leaf margin may be either entire or serrated (sometimes both on the same plant). Many species contain white latex in the leaves and stems. The flowers are produced in panicles (sometimes solitary), and have a five-lobed corolla, typically large (2-5 cm or more long), mostly blue to purple, sometimes white or pink. Below the corolla, 5 leaf-like sepals form the calyx. Some species have a small additional leaf-like growth termed an "appendage" between each sepal, and the presence or absence, relative size, and attitude of the appendage is often used to distinguish between closely-related species. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous small seeds.

Well-known species include the northern European Campanula rotundifolia, commonly known as Harebell in England and Bluebell in Scotland, and the southern European Campanula medium, commonly known as Canterbury Bells, which is a cultivated garden plant in the United Kingdom. As well as several species occurring naturally in the wild in northern Europe, there are many cultivated garden species. The species Campanula rapunculus, commonly known as Rampion Bellflower, Rampion, or Rover Bellflower, is a biennial vegetable which was once widely grown in Europe for its root. The Brothers Grimm's tale Rapunzel took its name from this plant.

In the UK the National Collection of Campanulas is held at Burton Agnes Hall in East Yorkshire and the National Collection of Alpine Campanulas at Langham Hall in Suffolk.
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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-09-30 23:41]

Hello Gert !
We're almost neighbors today ! :-) And I really like this picture, because the flower is so beautiful ! Looks frail and fragile, with subtle pink color, and such a pretty shape. It stands out so nicely on the blurred green BG, and I also like the details you managed to capture. Very well done !
Valérie.

nice capture, are u sure about the ID? rapunculus should ahve pending flowers, TFS Ori

hello Gert
beautiful delicate subject and his composition,fine natural colors and BG
very fine photo output!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-10-01 4:37]

Hello Gert.
Well composed and wonderful work. I love the color contrast and such a beautiful subject. Great clarity and sharpness.
Best regards Siggi

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-10-01 5:10]

Hi Gert,
really a beautiful capture of these purple flowers.
i like the two simple atraight colour composition pirple and green.
Just simply captivating.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Gert,
Excellent capture of this Campanula rapunculus, beautiful species.
TFS & best regards.

Hallo Gert,
Tjonge zeg, al weer een van de rode lijst, dit Rapunzelklokje. Ik dacht eerst aan Akkerklokje, maar er is geen blad te zien, dus moeilijk te onderscheiden. Eenvoudige maar erg mooie foto met name ook omdat je de bloem zowel van voren als van opzij ziet. Prima scherpte en achtergrond.
Groet,
Peter

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
  • [2009-10-01 11:17]

Gert
Wonderful colored capture, sharp details, wonderful shot!
Horia

hello Gert

beautiful flower composition with fine POV at its level, fine focus
excellent sharpness and details, beautifully blurred background,

TFS

Asbed

Hello Gert
wonderful shot of this campanula taken with very sharp details, great composition and POV, i like the beautiful lighting and the delicate colors
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Bonjour Gert,
Très belle macro valorisant bien le sujet par l'appréciation de la finesse des détails et la délicatesse des couleurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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