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Star in the center


Star in the center
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Copyright: Hernan Tolosa (saguzar) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1137 W: 73 N: 1327] (6914)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-09
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Panasonic DMC FZ50
Exposure: f/3.8
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-07-01 14:40
Viewed: 595
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A close-up view of vygie centre´s flower (we call it mesem naranja or rayito de sol, means little sun beam) , a plant native from South Africa and cultivated in many gardens in Argentina.
Scientific clasification:
Angisospermas
Dicotyledoneae
Aizoaceae
Lampranthus aureus

Description
This vygie, Lampranthus aureus,(vygies also refer to other colourful plants in the family Aizoaceae) is a neatly rounded, erect, small shrub that grows up to about 400 x 500 mm. The leaves are paired, free or slightly fused at the base, dark green and grow to 50 mm. The most attractive aspect of the plant is its unbelievably bright orange flowers. The shiny orange flowers are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks, are 60 mm in diameter and appear from August. Yellow forms also occur. Flowers are followed by a woody fruit capsule that has five locules (locules are little compartments in which the seeds are borne).

Distribution
Lampranthus aureus occurs in a broad band along the southwest and west coast of Western Cape from Vredenburg to Saldanha. The plants seem to have a preference for sandy, loamy soils and granite outcrops.

Derivation of name and historical aspects
The name is derived from the Greek words, lampros (bright) and anthos (flower), referring to the large showy flowers. The Lampranthus genus is one of the largest genera in the Aizoaceae family. The genus consists of 227 species and 13 varieties. Other related species are found along the coast of Namibia, Northern, Western and Eastern Cape and Kwazulu-Natal.


More info in english at: http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantklm/lampranaureus.htm

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2008-07-01 14:49]

Hola amigo,
precioso centro,
con sublimes tonos...
espléndido workshop,
saludos Hernan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-07-02 1:07]

Hi Hernan,this is great! It seem a star inside the sun!! Very beautifull macro,impressive colors and details,great idea and perfect realisation,my best compliments,Luciano

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2426 W: 63 N: 4002] (12926)
  • [2008-07-02 1:24]

Hola Hernan,
Very nice detail. I like the colors, contrast and the lighting. Gracias y saludos,
Selen

Fantástica macro.Cores & definição excelentes.

Bonjour Herman,
Très belle macro pour laquelle le WS est complémentaire pour la compréhension du sujet.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hi Hernan
Wow, what a beautiful flower, I can see why it's called little sun beam. The details are verys sharp and colours are so bright and rich. The centre looks like a star fish from the ocean :)
Very pretty.
TFS Janice

Olá Hernan,
Beleza de foto, com belas cores e detalhes. o Ws está excelente.
Abraço
Raimundo

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2008-07-07 0:25]

Hi Hernan.
I like both pictures very much. Macro shot, as usual for you, is amazing. Great details and very nice framing. Colour palette is superb too. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-11 21:37]

Hello Hernan

A wonderful "Starburst" capture of this beautiful flower.
Well composed ,the crop is well thought out.
Very good focus and sharp details.
The colours are vibrant and rich.
Great work.
TFS

Rob

The colours of flame is superb, seems there waere an explosion in the flower.

Rajeev

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