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Challenge: Free Study IX (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z
Location: Garden
Date: Nov 4, 2005
Aperture: F/2.8
ISO: ISO-100
Shutter: 1/294 sec
Galleries: Abstract, Floral
Date Uploaded: Nov 30, 2005
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Epiphyllum hybrid (see below).
pp; cropped, cloned out two small 'marks'.
80% sure this is an Epiphyllum hybrid, common name is Orchid Cactus (however, it may also be a Phyllocactus, Nopalxochia, Disocactus, etc). Positive identification is welcomed. This is a difficult flower to correctly identify 100% due to the classifications and myriad of hybrid cultivars, etc. The particular cultivar/variety/hybrid I am unsure of but narrowed it down to: Circus, Circus OR Pink Parasol OR Cinco de Mayo OR American Sweetheart
Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
"'Epiphyllum hybrids' are usually various crosses between Disocactus and Epiphyllum." .... "Epiphyllum. The name Epiphyllum is formed from the Greek word "epi" meaning upon, and "phyllon" a leaf, referring to the flowers born on leaf like stems.... Flowers are mostly nocturnal, and glabrous. Some members of other genera such as Schlumbergera used to be included in the genus Epiphyllum."
More information for those interested can be found at the following;
Dave's Garden - Epiphyllums
Tropical Treasures (plants for sale)
Cactus Culture for Amateurs (Project Gutenberg)
Welcome to Epiphytes - The Book (an 'ebook')
The title was an 'accident', I was looking for something with a prefix of 'octa' (due to the 8 'swirling' stigma 'lobes') and after typing it into Dictionary.com it listed Octane - I liked the sound of it but it does mean "Any of various isomeric paraffin hydrocarbons with the formula C8H18, found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent." but also "An octane number." Given the color, I thought perhaps it was befitting after all.
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03/14/2006 06:11:36 PM |
| detailed and elegant capture! great job! |
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12/06/2005 05:30:59 AM |
| Wow, beautiful macro shot |
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12/06/2005 12:49:39 AM |
| This is a sensational photograph. I find it difficult to fault it at all. |
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12/05/2005 06:36:02 PM |
| Very delicate and beautiful, but too dark. A high key treatment would suit this well. The color cast is complementary. |
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12/05/2005 07:05:38 AM |
| Wow, now that's a macro! Great colors and composition. |
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12/04/2005 05:39:12 PM |
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12/04/2005 05:47:35 AM |
| Wow, splendid details. Very nice shot! Love the color. |
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12/03/2005 11:54:37 PM |
| Pretty. Very delicate. Lovely macro. |
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12/03/2005 09:58:22 AM |
| I think this could have used a little more contrast boost to gain more range in values |
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12/01/2005 01:50:33 PM |
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12/01/2005 07:17:57 AM |
| very cool. awsome lines and tack sharp |
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12/01/2005 04:42:03 AM |
| great macro with interesting colors |
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11/30/2005 07:50:21 PM |
| Excellent sharpness and good colors. |
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