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Miraculous Contradiction-for ANNA & LOOT


Miraculous Contradiction-for ANNA & LOOT
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 178 N: 12503] (34135)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-09-15
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-II, Floral Beuties, My Purple Obsession 2, Loot's Favourites 1, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 4, Dedications I have received [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-26 0:27
Viewed: 1570
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 90
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Colchicum variegatum (Autumnal Meadow-saffron) [in Turk. Güz Acıçiğdemi, Sürincan]

Today another shot –as a 1st on TN- of from my photographical chest and different subject too. A killer and but also health-giving beauty:) It is absolutely oppositeness like the colours white and black:) [one additional shot in WS).

I would like to dedicate this “miracle flower” shot to a perfect couple of my beloved and heartfelt friends in TN, Anna EKSTEEN (Miss_Piggy) and Loot EKSTEEN (loot). Have a nice vacation in Kruger National Park my friends!

Hoping you can like this shot!
TFL!
Cheers,


Bayram

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Colchicum is a genus of flowering plants containing around sixty species of perennial plants which grow from corms –(a short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ used by some plants to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as summer drought and heat )-. It is a member of family Colchicaceae (order: Liliales), and is native to West Asia and part of the Mediterranean coast. Most species are confined to limited regions, some of which are very rich in species. The high frequencies of species and of endemics in Turkey and the Balkans indicate that these regions are major centres of diversity and speciation. In this genus the ovary of the flower is underground. As a consequence, the styles are extremely long in proportion, often more than 10cm.

Many kinds of alkaloids have been identified in Colchicum. The major alkaloid of Colchicum is colchicine. The use of colchicine for treatment of gout was propounded by different researchers. Moreover, colchicine has an inhibitory effect on the growth of certain tumours in plants and animals. Colchicine acts on the mitotically active cell producing metaphasic arrest, often resulting in a doubling of the chromosome number and giving rise to polyploids. Its leaves, corm and seeds are poisonous, containing the alkaloid colchicine. When these poisonous alkaloids are accidentally ingested by humans and animals, they cause very serious health problems such as serious liver damage and finally death. All parts of Colchicum species have been shown to contain colchicine, but seeds and corms contain more colchicine than other plant parts.

Colchicum variegatum is distributed in southwestern and Central Turkey plus southern Greece (Cyclades), and regarded as a rather tender species. It is distinguished by its smallish heavily chequered (tessellate) rosy purple flowers which appear from August to October in its latitudes (150-1700 m). 10-15cm. It enjoys rocky and stony slopes, among limestone boulders in rich terra rossa, a warm sheltered site in very frosty areas.

References:

1. Wikipedia.
2. Dinç Düşen, O. & Sümbül, H. (2007). A Morphological Investigation of Colchicum L. (Liliaceae) Species in the Mediterranean Region in Turkey. Turkish Journal of Botany, 31: 373-419.

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Hallo Bayram
Absolutely marvellous! A beauty indeed, and because it is in the colour that is so special to me, it is even more breathtaking. This so so beautiful and actually difficult to describe. I have never seen a flower with this kind of patterns, and it reminds me of a woven piece of material. Like always your abilities as excellent photographer is shown in this image as everything is A+. Thanks for this unexpected dedication, which is much appreciated. Best regards.
Anna

The colour of this flower and the intricate patterns on its petals are most intriguing I have ever seen, Bayram.
The picture is so beautiful it certainly is going to make Loot and Anna feel good about your dedication.
After reading your note, one realizes that whatever is beautiful is not always good.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

Siyah ve beyaz gibi zıtlıkları barındıran bu güzel çiçek, aslında herşeyin göründüğü kadar güzel olmadığını da gösteriyor Bayram hocam. Gerçekten mücizevi bir çiçek. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Nazım

A beautifully captured flower group in purple and white within a fine composition, and a good dedication for the Eksteens. Thanks indeed for sharing this fine piece of nature.
Mehmet

Halo Dayi,

Absolutely well focused Autumnal Meadow-saffron. I love the colours and the composition. Thank you for the information too. its interesting. Also nice dedication.
All the best,

cypturk

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-09-26 2:39]

Hi Bayram,how is nice this flower!! Never seen like that,your work is fantastic,from the pic to the note,tomorrow i will go in vacation in Greece (Creta island) and i hope to see a beauty like that! See you the 6 october,have a nice time my friend,Luciano

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2008-09-26 2:40]

Hello Bayram!

Like probably most of men I'm not very big fan of flowers :-) But this time I must say these flowers are fantastic! Shapes of petals, patterns on them, colours - all looks superb. On dark BG they look even better. Great post my friend!

I envy u for seeing such a beautiful flower, TFS Ori

Hello Bayram
Beautiful flower. Great colorful plant with interesting texture on flowers. Nicely composed image, with perfect sharpness and great POV
I like it very much
Krzysztof

Hi friend Bayram,
A nice capture of these beautiful Autumnal Meadow-saffron flowers. A lovely dedication for Loot and Anna. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Aman Allah ım ne kadar guzel cıcekler bunlar boyle. Paylaşım için tesekkurler Hocam, mukemmel otesı, cok guzel. Ellerınıze sağlık. Ayrıca cerceve de cok yakışmış.
Selamlar, saygılar

Fİliz

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5452 W: 594 N: 3662] (10065)
  • [2008-09-26 3:49]
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Hi Bayram

From under the darkness of the rock and with the weight of the world on top of it, but there is no stopping. It's got a mission – it has to share its exquisite beauty with the world. So, day by day it would push forward, shoving the rock ever so slightly, following the easiest route upward and then at the right moment it slowly unfolds. As it finally unwraps, its magnificence to share, and for a fleeting moment in time, its crowning glory, the splendour, the radiance, the majesty, all aligned for the purpose to glorify its Creator.

Fortunately this time there was a witness. One with a Nikon Coolpix 5400 in his hand. An onlooker who was filled with awe and wonder of the beauty contained by the flower. Captured on technological little miracles of the modern age, photo sensitive sensors that converts the image into bits living inside a j-peg file and reproduced on this amazing site so that all of us can behold the glory.

Thanks for sharing this astonishingly beautiful flower with us all and most of it, thanks for the great kindness you show towards my wife and I. It is well appreciated my friend.

Enjoy your weekend
Best regards
Loot

Hello Bayram,

Splendid bouquet of flowers. Excellent composition and sharpness. The patterns on the petals are amazing. Superb colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-09-26 4:28]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Ne ilginc, daha once hic gormemistim. Desenlerinden oturu plastik cicek gibi duruyor :o) Paylasiminiz icin tesekkurler
Selamlar

Merhaba Hocam,
Harika bir çiçek gerçekten, paylaşım için teşekkürler. Saygılar,
Naşit.

Merhaba Bayram,

An absolutely beautiful capture of this flower with such color patterns & detail with outstanding results.

Very well done...Bayram.

Regards

Umar

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2008-09-26 10:06]

Hello Bayram.
A great close-up shot - good composition and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well observed and captured.
Best regards Siggi

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  • bahar Silver Star Critiquer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 6] (46)
  • [2008-09-26 10:07]
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Çekim çok güzel olmuş hocam, bana bu güzelleri gösterdiğiniz için de ayrıca teşekkürler, bilgiler de bir o kadar güzel... Elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla...
Bahar

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-09-26 10:50]

Hello Bayram,

I have never seen flowers with such an interesting pattern on the petals. You prouved well your skill in taking photos rendering it so well. The DOF you have chosen covers the whole depth of the flower showing nice and sharp details all over.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hay, little bro,

Good composition of these flowers.In the Netherlands also comes one specie of Colchicum for and stands on the rRed list.
These specie never been seen before.
Great details on the patels.

Gert

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2008-09-26 11:00]

Hi Bayram. This is just beautiful. The colours and detail are first class.well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2008-09-26 11:12]

Hello Bayram,
A photo in exclusive colours and with terrific sharpness. What a beautiful photo! The composition is more than excellent.
Very nice dedication to Anna and Loot.
Regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-09-26 11:46]

Hi Bro,

I have never seen this spectacular flower before. How beautiful! The lavender and white are wonderful. The shape and designs on the petals are magnificent. Fantastic composition.

Jane

geçen yıl bu zamanlarda Aladağlardan bir çiğdem de ben çekip göndermiştim. O da güz çiğdemi diye biliniyordu. Ne o ne de diğer zamanlarda gördüklerimden çok farklı senin gönderdiğin. desen ve renk farkı dışında, diğer bütün çiğdemler gibi oldukça güzel. çekimi de son derece güzel. ilk oluşunu da kutlarım. şimdiden iyi bayramlar dilerim, sağlıcakla kal, hacı.

who say my friend,amazing flowers that I have never seen a beauty in the forms, texture of drawings and color that attracts the eye
thanks sERGIO

Hi Bayram, lovely flowers with fantastic texture, superb composition with great colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Brother.
Excellent picture and perfect dedication for our friend Anna. Very interesting and beautiful flower..Colors and detail very clear. I like the shape of flower and the patterns ...Well done...You did great job as usual..TFS..Warm regards.....
Leyla.

hello Bayram

excellent shot of these beautiful flowers superbly composed
with fine POV, DOF, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2008-09-27 0:55]

Hello Bayram,
This is a fabulous flower appearing from under the rock! Excellent capture from a nice low POV. I like the chequered pattern on the petals and the colour is beautiful. You have so many wonderful corm and bulb flowers in Turkey, many of which we find only in gardens here.
Many thanks and kind regards, Ulla

Hi Bayram,

A very interesting note and a fascinating plant, your photo of it is excellent, shows the unusual flowers very nicely.

John

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2008-09-27 1:27]

Hello Bayram,
such an exquisite flower shot. Really captivating in shape and colours. Nice and lovely pestel rendition and of soft look.
Beaitifully composed with excellent sharpness and clarity.
Great shot for real nature work.

Regards,
Foozi

Ciao Bayram,
meravigliosa macro di questi bellissimi colchici, eccellenti POV e DOF, splendida composizione con lo "sbocciare" dei fiori verso la luce e il contrasto della pietra scura, straordinaria la definizione dei dettagli che permette di apprezzare perfettamente le loro caratteristiche e i magnifici colori variegati.
Tutto bene e buon weekend. TFS.
Maurizio

Hello Bayram uncle, Superb picture and wonderful colors. Vignesh

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-09-27 11:19]

Hrika bir çiçeğimiz hocam. Alışılmamış renk ve çiçek deseni ile apayrı. harika görüntülemişsiniz. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

TN'de ilk olması ayrı bir değerli kılmakla birlikte, çiğdemin kendi özellikleri ve kompozisyona ilave olarak, detaylar nefis, ayrıca harika bir dedikasyon.
Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Çiçek çok güzel çeken de usta olunca ortaya böyle bir kare çıkıyor haliyle. Elinize sağlık. Saygılar,
Bahadır

Bayram merhaba,
Sonunda bitkilere de el attın, nefis olmuş. Tür de çok güzel. Ben çalışmalarımda bunlardan üretilen kolşisin kullanıyorum karyotipte. İşin üzücü tarafı kolşisinin üretildiği bitki bizde ama bir dışarıdan ithal ediyoruz ürünü. Eline sağlık,
Selamlar
Mustafa

A lovely shot, my brother and it's so thoughtful of you, this is one of Anna's favourite colours!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-09-27 23:54]

Hello Bayram, Excellent shot and an wonderful note and dedication Well done Ganesh

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2008-09-28 0:01]

Dear Bayram,
What amazing finds you bring to this place and share with us..the flower in itself is a beauty with the patterns on its petals that are incredibly arranged well...and the notes add a very informative dimension to this superb post.
The shot in itself is very appealing in its composition.
A fine dedication for Anna and Loot.
Anna must be doubly rewarded as your choice of dedication itself is a a flower with a colour she is passionate about.
Cheers
Silpa

Hy Bayram
Wow! Amazing flowers...spotted like a chess table. I never saw this species, and , in fact, I though that variegated form are only those cultivated varieties that are on the market.
Regards, Oana
I like the Workshop too, I mean, more, because I like the details of this flowers.

Bonjour Bayram,
Excellente profondeur de champ et très belle lumière pour cette splendide macro, bien composée, dans laquelle le sujet est bien valorisé par la finesse des détails et la délicatesse des couleurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hello Bayram

These flowers are beautiful.
They look terrific in this setting,good use of the light.
The colours are natural and well saturated.
Excellent POV and placement in the frame.
TFS

Wolf

Merhaba Dr.Bayram,
Can not affort to miss out this unique and beautiful flowers with it's pattern and colour! my first encounter indeed!
also the notes which is most useful!
many thanks for the sharing
cheers
Tony

Kanka bu ne kadar güzel çiçek böyle. Yaprakları müthiş. Harika çekmişsin.
Gökhan

Merhaba Hocam,
Harika bir çiçek makrosu.Özellikle renk ve detaylar mükemmel.Eline sağlık Üstadım,
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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