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I know you have all seen a cosmos flower - whatever your regional name may be - but these are different. I stumbled upon these "hybrids" at Magoebaskloof ("kloof" = ravine) Hotel in South Africa. Note how the pink was progressively introduced to the border of the white petals and I tried to illustrate this from left to right until the petals are almost red and just a hint of the white remains. May these flowers brighten up your day.
I want to dedicate this to PJ and Di for their love of flowers - well I had to because I made a comment about "boring flowers" and hereby a peace offering, LOL!
Thank you for all your visits and comments, especially Knersis with his informative comment about Cycads:
I want to dedicate this to PJ and Di for their love of flowers - well I had to because I made a comment about "boring flowers" and hereby a peace offering, LOL!
Thank you for all your visits and comments, especially Knersis with his informative comment about Cycads:
Comments (65)
Margana
What a lovely collage,Piet. Each is so beautifully photographed and the light in each is so heart-warming to see.Just right for a cold winter's day. Thank you for this wonderful shot of color today. All the best.-M :^)
Hendesse
A beautiful collage of excellent shots. Wonderful flowers, very interesting variations!
Hedepo
A beautiful collection of flowers, Each of them is beauty, capturred very well, excellent!!! Have a nice evening Henk
natalieb
I agree with the ohters, these are all beautiful shots! I love this flower and its colours! Nice presentation too!
Laelia
A lovely compo, Piet and good dedi .. Don't know why I have to browse the Photo'gallerie and didn't be notified you uploaded that compo...? R'r ...! Flora of Zimbabwe, that Bidens Formosa looks similar at osteospermum ... here Bidens are smaller and white or yellow Just read that Bidens are protected in Canada q:)Have a nice Friday & week end
thevolunteer
Great presentation for a beautiful flower. Love the title too. Aloha
Conniekat8
Woy, you nade a simple pretty little flower look just glorious!
goodoleboy
Great collage, even though I prefer single picture postings because the detail and grandeur can then be really appreciated.
lizzibell
Beautiful collection...
antong
Well presented Piet! You must have had loads of fun looking and photographing the different cosmos. I have never seen these hybrids before. I have only seen the white, pink and red (scarce) ones, but not these vignetted hybrids. I always find it strange that they grow abundantly right next to the roads. I must admit that the forth one in your sequence is strickingly beautiful! Thanks for sharing this!
babuci
Lovely collage of "evolution" of the strong pink color. Finaly became the dominant color! Yes it does brighten my days up..thnx Piet!
frankie96
Really good zoomed in..we have these in our garden and they come back every year by themselves...the little finches really like the seeds they produce after blooming..very nice collage...great job..
kjpweb
Got in hot water, Piet? I'm pretty sure THAT peace offering will be honored. Beautiful and very interesting shot - especially in sequence!
rainbows
Oh! Oom, I adore the cosmos flower, it grows so easily here, just sprinkle the seed!! and pooofff!! a glorious garden :-) Yes, you are right they are different, with you. Still as beautiful as ever. Thank you my dear, Part Time Angel, for this glorious bouquet!! I shall treasure, forever :-) these pinks!!!!! HUUUUUGGGGSSS. Di Di. PS. Oom, your flowers are never, ever boring... Talk beauty beyond belief ;-)!!! Huge, Woo hoo!!!!
MrsLubner
Sir, this is so lovely. I love Cosmos and its one of the flowers that never seems to do well for me! Honestly. Wild? Grows Wild? Maybe that's my problem... I pamper my flowers to DEATH. LOL. I love the comparison and progression in breeding. Just stellar. Thank you, Piet, for your kind thoughts. You have shown us and yourself that flower shots are not boring unless the photographer is. It always shows in a shot if the shooter's heart is in it or not.
mark.spooner
Excellent, always loved Cosmos!
1010
Oh spring can't be toooooo far away. Beautiful blooms Piet!
Biffowitz
Cool collage, and quite interesting colors with the variance. Fabulous penance post Piet!!
VelvetMoxie
These are simply lovely, Piet! I've grown cosmos here, but no changes like this occurred so I guess I had the wrong variety, LOL! I love how you have shown the color progression; as with your animal shots you have a way of making the viewer feel like they're right there watching!
BountifulKnight
It is quite a lovely little jewel and the progression of the photos is fascinating as well. I'm sure whatever offense may have been given, this peace offering was sure to melt away. :-) Excellent work.
drag
Makes me feel spring in my heart. Wonderful Piet:0)bonita
Buffalo1
Well these sure ain't boring. Very pretty flowers and wonderful captures.
jocko500
wow I never saw flowers that change they colors but then I do not know flowers too. this is super
gizmo563
Very well done combo!
Botai
Great progression of colors from nearly white to nearly red. Used to see these everywhere (as a weed)when I was a child, but rarely see them any more. These brought back many precious memories for me.
kelvinhughes
excellent piet well done
stuart83
Beautiful collage Piet, wonderfully presented Stuart
sharky_
Interesting and beautiful flower. Excellent. Aloha
lior
So wonderful,so stunning render too!
DJB
All of them a like starbursts.This is a really good idea of yours to put them this way. Love the one with butty.