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Ramarama


Ramarama
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3317 W: 148 N: 6136] (18716)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-11
Categories: Trees
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Edible [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-20 4:09
Viewed: 1655
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lophomyrtus bullata.
Ramarama (Maori) Rah-mah-rah-mah.

This Ramarama plant is a native to New Zealand. It used to be called LOPHOMYRTUS AOTEAROANA, but that name is now considered to be illegal! The correct scientific name for RAMARAMA is LOPHOMYRTUS BULLATA.

I think it is quite an attractive plant with its shiny puckered dark green with red blotched leaves.

Ramarama is a slender shrub and is easily recognised by its small ovate shiny blistered green-reddish-coloured leaves. Its colours intensify in winter. It can grow up to 6 metres in height, with a thin trunk up to 10cm through. Its bark is pale grey-green and very smooth. Its flowers are white with a fluffy appearance and are followed by red, edible fruits.

It is very common in lowland and coastal forests in the top of the South Island and throughout the North Island of New Zealand.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2732 W: 74 N: 8956] (30561)
  • [2005-05-20 4:14]

Hi Janice, great Maori name! Here in Poland we've got margarine called Rama ;-) Very nice picture, I like shinning skin of leaves and theirs different green tones. Composition is good with black BG and plants emerging from space. Good work Janice!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4635 W: 248 N: 4025] (13237)
  • [2005-05-20 4:25]

Hello Janice!
Wonderful plant composition.Lighting,DOF,details and composition are perfect.TFS...

Hello Janice!
Superb shot with excellent lighting.DOF,details and composition are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

De belles couleurs pour cette plante verte.
Bravo !
Nico.

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  • honza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 716] (4191)
  • [2005-05-20 5:30]

Interesting plant and very good photo Janice. Nice composition, sharpness and colors too. Very interesting note.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1488 W: 72 N: 1428] (4748)
  • [2005-05-20 6:14]

Hello Janice,

The shades of green are fantastic and the exposure is spot on. Wonderful and sharp details. Well composed! Well done. TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 291 W: 0 N: 339] (1351)
  • [2005-05-20 8:18]

Excellent macro shot Janice, nice colours, DOF and lighting. Very well done, thanks for sharing

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-05-20 13:52]

Hello Janice, this is another good shot. The perception of depth is very good and I like the textures of the leaves, very well done.

Nice shot Janice,
Good sharp details, great colours and DOF is spot on.
As always, very informative and well presented.
Thanks for posting.
Have a great weekend

Janice, Very good colors and textures seen, interesting name "ramarama"..I agree that the perception of depth is good here also..Well done!

Hello Janice! Wonderful shot, lovely rich texture on these unusual (for me), leaves! Great variations in the greens. Good notes too. Thanks! Linda

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