Pf Photo Contest - April Showers Bring May Flowers (5/26-6/02)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a photo contest themed "Flowers," where participants share their flower photographs, whether real, artificial, or artistic representations. The conversation includes contest rules, submissions, and various perspectives on photography techniques and flower identification.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Contest rules specify that photos must feature flowers as the main subject, and participants can submit digital or digitally-scanned images.
  • Some participants inquire about the definition of "artistic representation," with clarifications that it includes paintings and sculptures.
  • Several participants share their flower photographs and express their thoughts on the beauty and characteristics of the flowers they capture.
  • There are discussions about the quality of submissions, with some participants suggesting a separate category for more professional entries.
  • Participants share their experiences and techniques in flower photography, including equipment used and the conditions under which they took their photos.
  • There is a mention of the need for a dedicated flower picture thread, as many participants express interest in sharing more flower images beyond the contest.
  • Some participants debate the identification of specific flower varieties, with differing opinions on whether certain flowers are Fuchsias or Foxgloves.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of flower photography and the beauty of the submissions. However, there are competing views regarding the identification of certain flower varieties and the need for a separate category for professional photographers.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty regarding the identification of specific flower types, and there are unresolved questions about the exact variety of certain plants mentioned in the discussion.

  • #31
Looks like Foxglove to me.
 
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  • #32
They looked like foxglove to me, too, but the blossoms seem elongated and droopy.
 
  • #33
turbo-1 said:
They looked like foxglove to me, too, but the blossoms seem elongated and droopy.

They are indeed a fuchsia, though we have lost the exact variety name. Looking through http://www.nwfuchsiasociety.com/" I was amazed, as you may be, at the huge number of varieties out there. We did not see this one. I am posting some better pics in the soon to be opened Flower thread.

Edit:
We have sent a email with pics to the NW Fuchsia society looking for ID help.
 
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  • #34
The red flowers in the foreground of Integral's image to appear to be red foxglove, Digitalis purpurea or scrophulariaceae.

It looks similar to - http://cag.iinet.net.au/images/CAG00518.jpg
http://cag.iinet.net.au/images/CAG00522.jpg
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Home/Plants/Ornamental-Groups/Annuals-and-Biennials/Scrophulariaceae/Digitalis/Digitalis-x-mertonensis/Digitalis-x-mertonensis-5.html
 
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  • #35
Astronuc said:
The red flowers in the foreground of Integral's image to appear to be red foxglove, Digitalis purpurea or scrophulariaceae.

It looks similar to - http://cag.iinet.net.au/images/CAG00518.jpg
http://cag.iinet.net.au/images/CAG00522.jpg
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Home/Plants/Ornamental-Groups/Annuals-and-Biennials/Scrophulariaceae/Digitalis/Digitalis-x-mertonensis/Digitalis-x-mertonensis-5.html

Astronuc
Unfortunately \partial does not recall the name, but is certain that it was not Foxglove, she would remember that. But that does not mean it is not in the same family. I’ll bet there are as many varieties of Foxglove as there are fuchsia . I also see it as a Foxglove.
 
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  • #36
I have a pretty good book on Fuchsia at home. I'll take a look. It is definitely Fuchsia though. There's no mistaking the bush part of that plant.
 
  • #37
Integral said:
http://home.comcast.net/~Integral50/Photo_contest/HPIM3921a.JPG

Due to my traveling I missed the last contest, figured I better get into this one. These are in my front yard, just took it.
Is it http://www.naturehills.com/new/product/shrubs_productdetails.aspx?proname=Weigela+-+Variegated"
 
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  • #38
I will be posting the voting poll in a bit, so if you have any last minute entries, get them in now!