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Solanaceae


Solanaceae
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 445] (1783)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-18
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-28 6:14
Viewed: 715
Points: 24
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This flower I spotted in the butterfly-garden in the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam.
I do know that it's in the family of the solanaceae and I think it's called Solanum rantonetti. But I' m not really sure. so what do you think.....?

Here's some info on solanaceae from the internet:

The Solanaceae is a family of flowering plants, many of which are edible, while others are poisonous (some have both edible and toxic parts). The name of the family comes from the Latin Solanum "the nightshade plant", but the further etymology of that word is unclear; it has been suggested it originates from the Latin verb solari, meaning "to soothe". This would presumably refer to alleged soothing pharmacological properties of some of the psychoactive species found in the family. It is more likely, however, that the name comes from the perceived resemblance that some of the flowers bear to the sun and its rays, and in fact a species of Solanum (Solanum nigrum) is known as the sunberry. The family is also informally known as the nightshade or potato family. The family includes the Datura or Jimson weed, eggplant, mandrake, deadly nightshade or belladonna, capsicum (paprika, chile pepper), potato, tobacco, tomato, and petunia. The Solanaceae family is characteristically ethnobotanical, that is, extensively utilized by humans. It is an important source of food, spice, and medicine.
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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-02-28 8:36]

Hi Nel,
Nicely colored capture with good detail on the flower petals. Thanks for sharing Nel.
Rick

bonjour Nel
très jolie fleur bien colorée
bon cadrge
Nad

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2007-02-28 11:42]

Hi Nel.
Perfect done shot of this beauty. You managed to reproduced its colours and texture excellently. I like the surroundings too. Amazing deep dark green colour tone and moderate blurriness. Lighting at your shot is simply wonderful. Nice artistic picture. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

The three colours to this flower -- white, yellow and purplish blue -- make it an attractive subject for a macro, Nel.
And you have done a good job here.
Only a suggestion: off-centre subjects make a better presentation, mostly.
Regards.
Ram

hello nelly
vraiment bizard, car j' ai hesité a mettre la même fleur puis enfin je me suis décidé pour le MOINEAU
c' est une tres bonne prise de cette petite violette, belles couleurs nette
bravo et mes amitiès
edith

Perfectos colores, en esta flor preciosa.
Buen encuadre y magnífica presentación Nel.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

Hi Nel, beautiful flower with wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2007-03-03 12:07]

Hi Nel.
I like splendid colour hereof flower is emphasized darkly green leaves in background.Your well-taken point of view shows very nice combination two colours flower.Centric composition and sharpening be all right.
Beautiful presentation,TFS.
Best greetings Milos

Hello Nel,
I like those beautiful colors, centered composition and exposure. This green BG contrasts well with your nice little subject. Details on the petal are very good. This is a very nice post. Thanks!
Claudine

Belle photo, cette fleur a de jolies couleurs et est bien nette. Amitiés Thomas

Olá Nel

Gosto desta foto, do fundo desfocado dando ainda mais ênfase às tonalidades do roxo e amarelo que fazem belo e forte contraste.
Linda flor...parabéns!

Abraços,
Vera.

Hello Nel,
Good details are captured in this delicate flower!
Fine textures in the petals, and the deep blue colour is reproduced so well...
Close-up work is well done and nicely presented!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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