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I have to be honest with you. I'm not sure if this is a Rhododendron or an azaela. (I sort of think it's an azalea.) According to a taxonomical reference I dug up, all azaleas are Rhododendrons, but not all Rhododendrons are azaleas. Sort of like . . . all rocks are solid, but not all solid things are rocks. So even if this is an azalea, it's still a Rhododendron. Hooray! I'm safe. Either way, it can still be in my series. A capital-R Rhododendron is a genus name (which includes azaleas), and a lower-case-r rhododendron is a subset of the genus. (Did you know they're related to heather and cranberries and mountain laurel? Good grief! The things one can learn on the Internet.)
I'm posting this image despite the slightly soft focus (read: it's a bit blurry), because of the amazing color. That's the real color - I didn't goose the contrast! Also, the bloom in front has six petals. That's like having six toes on one foot. Not a common sight! Sometimes interest has to take precedence over perfection.
Comments (27)
goodoleboy
OMG, lovely color effects in this wonderful capture of Rhodies/Azaleas in a state of petrifaction. They look like they would easily snap in pieces on being touched or handled. Can we say, Tostados with stamens? Where's the salsa? Actually, the petals remind me of the leaves of autumn.
Osipenkov
Superb!!! 5+
Dianthus
Very beautiful colours and image.:)
visionart
Lovely Capture!!
RobyHermida
Beautiful your azalea.... or rhododendron.... good it doesn't care the beautiful thing it is your work My friend..... I congratulate you a lot A kiss and happy week Roby
Digitaleagle
Beautiful Image!!!!
Cosine
Well, the taxonomy is spot on. I think it's a Rhody based on the clustered flower. Don't Azelias have individual flowers, while the Rhody flowers come in clumps like this? Just going from memory, do don't quote me. Oh yeah, the photo. Beautiful range of oranges in this, and I love the texture of the petals, like Japanese paper lanterns.
MrsLubner
very good and great observations! The color, as you say, is incredible and very rare.
BibbyBear
Soft focus or not, this is as you say, still a beautiful capture showing some amazing colours and textures. I love the extra info you give us horticultural novices too! Great shot. xx
alhak
beautiful shot...and very good botany lesson...thanks for adding me to your fav list !
mbz2662
Love the colors here. Great Picture!
acquilon
for me seems a rhododendron. meanwhiles the picture is very beautiful, the colors too brava
Kelena
excellent picture
awjay
very nice picture yet again
Janiss
Splendid colors and such marvelous light!
vaggabondd
These flowers almost seem crisp. They remind me of a potato chip or something. I wonder if they taste good lol. Very Nice
prionbrain
Rhody-war still going on?...:))))))) Great capture!!!
lilbiscuit
Beautiful color! Very nice shot!
lwperkins
Wow! I've never seen one that color--that must be a special variety (all the rhodies around here are pink or purply). Just gorgeous!
JillianElf
Interesting and oddity is always better than perfection. Who wants to be perfect anyway...I think this capture is btw, beautiful!
zoren
very nice!
lizzibell
Beautiful flower...
NekhbetSun
Such interesting info 'bout the rhodies and azaleas....I didn't know all that ! ....and something I read in my Audubon Field Guide that struck me as rather curious, is Spanish Moss is in the Pineapple family !!! ....now, there's your titillating trivial tidbit for the day :o) Cool photo dear T....hugsssss
Richardphotos
what ever it maybe, the color is awesome as your capture
collinbabcock
I want to know what kind of camera you use and don't tell me one with a night vision scope either.
morin3000
These colors are incredible Awesome flowers Concept and the post work is just beautiful! (Thank you so much for your encouraging comments)
helanker
Rhodo or Azaela, dont know, but I do know it is so lovely with a special color.