Not just a flower by busi2ness
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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)
shahlaa
Very beautiful...makes me wish spring would arrive
DennisReed
Stunning!
Knersis
Indeed not just a flower. These ones are quite rare looks to me that Busi manage to get all the special photo opportunities in Africa, disgusting LOL :-). Bidens Formosa (Sinonym: Cosmos bipinnatus) belongs to the gorup "Compositae" of which there is 20 known species and only two are annual species (Cosmos bipinnatus and Cosmos sulphureus) of which the first is also referred to as "Sensation Cosmos" ranging from white to dark rose and all variations in between. Lovely compilation Busi, taking something we thought to be a common South African site depicting it in perfect Stile. Well done!!!
wildgoha
HeyHello dear PTA ;) wonderful and love this one with butterlfy but I have to say that all there have wonderful gradients - beauty done work !
jinet
Nice collage, great set of flowers !
st_fish
They are all GORGEOUS!!! I Loovvveee Kosmos! You don't see them that much down here in the Cape. My favourite our of the collage is at the top right! Sweet dedi and Lovely shots too. 8;o)
Littlejock
Beautiful collage and composition, The colours diferent look GREAT. I think to imitate you with many flowers i have.. also... congratulations
Richardphotos
exceptional collage Piet and all very beautiful. some flowers are boring but not here
meico
A marvellous collage of photographs, with a botany lesson thrown in - what more could we ask for? Thanks so much! Mike
P.Winberg
Beautiful collage and very informative to boot. I love that you included a shot of field? of them. Very beautiful presentation.
Petra-S
wonderful flowers!
elmurray
What a fantastic collection this is. It is lovely to see the progression of colours of this magnificent flower. Brilliant, well done!
Luka_30
Very interesting variations. Beautiful macros.
danob
Wonderfully done each on their own would be good... I love the one with the butty on for sure..
Janiss
Excellent idea carried out very well!
Loloe
Wow!!! wonderful collage!!! I love the presentatin and the shots of course! Bravo Piet!!!
sp1ke43
lovely set of photos
lafayette
hello, a later comment ,sorry, but i have not much time because i make some working in my house for some months! you make a beautiful serie who give colors during this winter time! have a very nice weekend Piet!
npauling
A marvellous collection of a lovely little flower which seems to grow all over the world. These ones do have a different look to them.
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, so beautiful pictures and very nice color !!! :)
three_grrr
Wonderful presentation of the range of pink through white, and especially like that you put that small shot in that shows who they grow wild in the field.
Sekadhar
Most beautiful collage! Super done!!!!!
FriedaFelicia
Such beautiful florals and marvellous collage! Wonderful work, interesting story.
odie
A very pretty collage! These flowers look very similar to the self-seeding Cosmos we have in Minnesota. In the seed catalogues they are listed under the "Old Fashioned" flower seeds. Nice dedi! :0)
Cosme..D..Churruca
So curious this, very interesting ! Excellent pics.
louly
I love flowers too and Cosmos are only annual here so we have to plant them every year. Funny how hybrids are supposed to "improve" a species in some way but my favourites would be the first ones, starting with the first one, love that one, not just the flower but my favourite shot of the bunch. Beautiful pictures and wonderful montage!
kierab
My fave is the top middle one - very pretty!
wonderworld
Beautiful work!!!!
KiwiMiss
These are all such lovely shots ... the light is perfect and so nice to see some different coloured ones. Your presentation is spot on to :D
zoren
interesting progression of colors, nice work.