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Flowers MORE Flowers Post Your Flowers here
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Discussion Overview
The thread focuses on sharing and discussing photographs of various flowers, including personal contributions and comments on the beauty and characteristics of different species. Participants also express curiosity about techniques for photographing flowers and share experiences related to gardening and wildflowers.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Integral shares multiple photographs of flowers, including Fuchsia, Asiatic Lily, and Roses, prompting admiration from other participants.
- Some participants express difficulty accessing certain image links, indicating potential technical issues with shared content.
- There is a discussion about the appeal of wildflowers, with some participants noting their resilience and beauty despite being considered weeds.
- Participants inquire about photography techniques, particularly lighting, with one sharing their method of using a light tent and compact fluorescent lights.
- There is a mention of various flower species, including Angel Trumpet and daylilies, with participants attempting to identify and classify them.
- Some participants share their experiences with native wildflowers and the challenges of photographing them in their natural habitats.
- There is a playful exchange regarding the beauty of flowers versus weeds, with some participants noting the stunning appearance of small wildflower species.
- Discussion includes the hybridization of ornamental flowers, leading to uncertainty about specific sub-species identification.
- Participants express appreciation for each other's photographs and share their own, contributing to a sense of community around the topic of flowers.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the beauty of flowers and the enjoyment of sharing photographs. However, there are multiple competing views regarding the identification of certain flowers and the classification of wildflowers versus cultivated varieties, leaving some discussions unresolved.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention the difficulty of identifying specific flower sub-species due to extensive hybridization, which complicates classification efforts. Additionally, there are references to the challenges of photographing flowers in various conditions, highlighting the subjective nature of photography.
Who May Find This Useful
Gardeners, flower enthusiasts, photographers interested in floral photography, and individuals curious about wildflowers and their characteristics may find this discussion engaging.
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All the above photos taken in my dad's garden
All the above photos taken in my dad's garden
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Very nice job
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This photo is about 15 years old.
This photo is about 15 years old.
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pitot-tube said:
That is a lot of flowers!Thanks for sharing them!
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Good thing about thistles is that I don't have to plant them. Pollinators love the blossoms, and finches love the seeds. They tend to grow around the south end of the vegetable garden, so I let them grow to keep my bees happy so they'll do a good job in the garden.
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my, my--so many good photos-----there should be a 'market' someplace for all these great photos
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larkspur said:
I thought it would be nice for my dad to see them on this site. He did all the real work growing them!
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Carrying a lot of pollen on a rhododendron plant.
Carrying a lot of pollen on a rhododendron plant.
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FLAMINGO WILLOW ON BOTTOM LEFT
FLAMINGO WILLOW ON BOTTOM LEFT
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Late bloomers...so photogenic.
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I planted 3 of those at my old house, they are Hakuro Hishiki willows (Flamingo Willow is a cute nickname).pitot-tube said:
They grow like crazy, so the trick is to cut them back really far in the fall so that you can take advantage of the pretty pink growth as long as possible in the spring before having to cut them back. The pink is actually new leaves.
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Black-eyed Susans. I know that they are as common as dirt, but I like them. In the background are grape leaves. The grapes are going to be VERY prolific this year, as long as we get enough sun and heat to ripen them in time.
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The orchids looking neat in the sun this morning
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Yuk ! Pornography for vegetables 
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hypatia
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Andre, they are just beautiful!
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To anyone who knows what this is, it is a work of beauty.
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is it a flower or an underwater creature?
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tribdog said:
Its a 3D depth approximation from the Mandelbrot.
Notice the small blue shape in the middle.
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Mexican Bird of Paradise. I didn't plant it. It came up on its own (a voulunteer as my mother used to say) The seeds have to pass through the digestive system of a bird before they can sprout.
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Wow, I keep discovering awesome threads like this one.
Here are two evening primrose flowers from our yard, taken summer of 2000:
Here are two evening primrose flowers from our yard, taken summer of 2000:
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Math Jeans said:
I'm embarrassed that I didn't get that one. I should have seen that.