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The Green and Silver of it. . .


The Green and Silver of it. . .
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-20
Categories: Trees
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/4, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Janice's FerNZ, New Zealand ferns [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-05-21 5:34
Viewed: 1304
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
NEW ZEALAND’S SILVER FERN (Cyathea dealbata)

This image shows the two sides of the frond of the Silver Fern. Also note the brown and white fronds in the background - they are the dead fronds of the Silver Fern as they have fallen onto the ground.

I’ve never seen ferns look like this – but I think the wind had weakened the stem of the frond and as it fell the wind seemed to have blown the leaves into these shapes. I thought it was quite artistic.

This fern was one of MANY growing on the property where one of my son’s live. I was so excited wandering around the bush yesterday (with my camera) and saw so many native New Zealand plants growing so well there.

The silver fern is becoming increasingly recognised overseas as the national symbol of New Zealand. The iconic silver fern, from the foetal koru to graceful frond, is a cornerstone of New Zealand culture — a symbol of national pride and as famous as the All Blacks, who wear the silver fern on their rugby shirts. The New Zealand Netball team is called The Silver Ferns. All our sporting teams wear the silver fern emblem when representing New Zealand.

The silver fern is the only tree fern with silver undersides to its fronds, making a spectacular sight in the moonlight.

This Amanita muscaria I posted yesterday was growing under Pine Trees (Pinus Radiata) at the top of the bush. The ground was covered in the attractive red capped mushrooms poking through the pine needles.

The WS photo shows my grandson Caleb and his mother walking sown the pathway through the centre of the bush. Soon the path gives way to just a cleared track that goes right to the water’s edge at Paremoreremo.
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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2006-05-21 5:48]

Hi Janice,
Ferns are rare for me and I like them. I don't knew that NZ has such a natural symbol: good option for a country.
TFS José M.

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5451 W: 594 N: 3650] (10031)
  • [2006-05-21 5:54]

Hi Janice
You have shown this fern so well with both sides of the leaves visible to reveal the origin of its name 'Silver fern'.
Nice composition and POV, very natural colours, perfect details, and excellent use of the fill-in flash thus managing the exposure perfectly.
Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot
PS. Congratulations with the Super 14 with 2 New Zealand sides in the finals. They did great.

Hello Janice, very nice capture with great colours, lighting and sharpness/dof. Very good composition. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-05-21 8:34]

Hello Janice,
Lovely capture.Well caught,framed and composed.
TFS...:-)

Hi Janice, excellent details, BG, POV, DOF, Great Job, TFS Kyle

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-05-21 11:38]

Hello Janice!
This is what I like most - ferns! Silver fern looks very good as always. I like composition with visible silver and green parts of leaves. Nice photo from microforest. Great WS also - fantastic road surrounded by bush!

Hi Janice,
a wonderful shot, so sharp and so interesting, the leaves are realy green and silver. Excellent work, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2006-05-21 19:57]

Janice, excellent sharpness and saturation.

I like colors and pov a lot. Excellent composition and note.

Hello Janice!
Nice photo. I like your ferns - full of details, with great colours and composition. TFS!

Good Morning Janice!
Great shot, it shows the "green and silver" of it very nicely :) It looks as if the fern leaves are turning into the light, creating this effect.
Well done mf and have a Great Week!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3066 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2006-05-22 10:25]

Kia ora, Janice.
I really like the contrast of the silver and green, twisted together in such graceful patterns. I cannot help but be excited about seeing this exquisite plant, for your passion for it comes through your notes.Thank you for sharing so many beautiful sights from your beautiful land.
TFS. : )

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