Hippeastrum and Shadow Photo

Photographer’s Note

HIPPEASTRUM is a genus of about 70–75 species and 600+ hybrids and cultivars of bulbous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas from Argentina north to Mexico and the Caribbean. Some species are grown for their large showy flowers. These plants are popularly but erroneously known as Amaryllis, an African genus in the same family.
Hippeastrum is a popular bulb flower for indoor growing. The bulb is tender and should not be exposed to frost, but is otherwise easy to grow, with large rewards for small efforts, especially those that bloom inside during the winter months. The very large, decorative flowers can also be grown outside in temperate areas. Most hippeastrum bulbs are between 5–12 cm (2"–5") in diameter and produce two to seven long-lasting evergreen or deciduous leaves that are 30–90 cm (12"–36") long and 2.5–5 cm (1"–2") wide. The flower stem is erect, 30–75 cm (12"–30") tall, 2.5–5 cm (1"–2") in diameter and is hollow. Depending on the species, it bears two to fifteen large flowers, each of which is 13–20cm (5"–8") across with six brightly colored petals (three outer sepals and three inner petals) that may be similar in appearance or very different. Some species are epiphytic (H. calyptratum, H. aulicum, H.arboricola and some others) and need good air circulation around their roots. Research shows that respiration doubles with each 10 °C increase in temperature.

Hippeastrum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Hypercompe indecisa.

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

isabela_sor, gbarto, thea0211, robertosalguero, johannes68, Photo65Net, JCG, gunbud, AiresSantos, danos, Bluejeans, Jonas_Schmitt, saylan-cb, jusninasirun has marked this note useful

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isabela_sor (42022) 2008-05-14 12:04 [Comment]

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mehr (1358) 2008-05-14 12:15

Hi Andreea,
pleasant simple scane with wonderful light and colors.
Thank you for sharing it.
Bahram

gbarto (1273) 2008-05-14 12:32

Bonsoir Andrea
Beaucoup de charme et de poésie.
Une atmosphère apaisante.
Belle harmonie de couleurs
J'aime beaucoup
Georges

thea0211 (1355) 2008-05-14 21:28

very well handled light and lines - diagonals and (imaginary) triangles which go from one side to the opposite ones always make for strong images - like this one here - well done!

misto :)

robertosalguero (2763) 2008-05-14 23:57

Hello Andreea,

Amaryllis are very popular flowers around Christmas time in some parts of the world. Excellent image with intereting use of the light filtering through the window. The flower is a strong focal point in the image. Colours and details are very good. Take care :-)

Roberto

japiey (9491) 2008-05-15 2:05

Hi Andreea,

I like this simplicity ...
Good patterns with light play..
Excellent.

Numaibine:)

jp

dkmurphys (797) 2008-05-15 5:31 [Comment]

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johannes68 (2858) 2008-05-16 5:05

Buna Andreea,
very very beautiful photo - very reduced and concentrated, contemplative, poetic... many beautiful words would fit!
I like also the structures of the wall and the light coming from above - really great!
Regards, Johannes

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-05-16 10:54

Andreea,
I like how you composed this one in the minimalist way.
Colors are balanced, and your light and exposure control is very good.
Regards,
JB.

pablominto (40402) 2008-05-17 3:56

Hello Andreea,
This is a fine still life, simple but attractive!
I notice the lovely texture in the wall to serve as background for the delicate flower, and the play of daylight through the window adds life...
Greetings,
Pablo -

gildasjan (23645) 2008-05-18 0:37

Bonjour Andreea
Une bonne gestion de la lumière et des ombres pour la photo de cette fleur éclairée par la lumière diffuse à travers le rideau.C'est bien exposé.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

JCG (25147) 2008-05-18 3:23

Hi Andreea,

I am tenant of my apartment and I know from now on the name of the plant which is on my terrace !!! Beautiful management of the lights on this pretty composition pleasant to look at. Thank you Andreea.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

gunbud (27763) 2008-05-18 19:51

Hi Andreea,
You have captured this lovely flower in brilliant soft light that bring out all its lovely details. Beautiful clear colors with excellent details and sharpness.
Regards, Tom

AiresSantos (41866) 2008-05-18 22:58

Hi Andreea
Excellent profit of the light and shadows in this nice composition. Lovely flower.
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

jafadabret (39357) 2008-05-19 0:15

Andreea, c'est superbe ce que tu es arrivée à faire avec des éléments si simples comme une fenêtre, des rideaux qui laissent passer la lumière du soleil et un mur jaune. Le graphisme et les couleurs sont au top.
Jacques

Silvio1953 (41438) 2008-05-19 6:12

Hi Andreea, fascinating delicate composition with fantastic light, very well done, ciao Silvio

danos (32198) 2008-05-19 7:52

Hello Andreea,
very nice shot of the Hippeastrum,in the pot with the sun to pass thought the window and to light the wall.I think that this is a difficult shot and you captured the sub light, main theme, with successfulness.Informative your note.

Regards,Danos

Bluejeans (32021) 2008-05-19 10:49

Ola Andreea ,
Bonita foto artística , gostei muito dos detalhes e das cores , a flor e linda, bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

rossofuoco (6350) 2008-05-19 11:27

Hi Andreea.
Semplice e bella foto ben eseguitja e ben composta
Ciao Renzo

hay_kes (28562) 2008-05-19 12:56

Hi Andreea,
Woooww!!Wonderful image.Great light, colours and composition.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

marietom (31796) 2008-05-20 1:24

Hello Andreea,

Une image toute simple, mais superbe ! J'aime cette ombre graphique, et les belles couleurs de ton image.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2008-05-20 12:21

Hello Andreea!
A very nice minimalist compo. The flower is a real eye-catcher and matches well to its surrounding.
Jonas

saylan-cb (12726) 2008-05-21 6:17

Hi Andreea,
Very nice shot and very good idea.Great colours and wonderful light,well done.
TFS/Regards

Pascale (10100) 2008-05-25 13:49

Bonsoir Andreea
Une superbe composition très minimaliste .Vraiment excellent cadrage avec l'ombre qui semble partir du haut de la fleur,magnifique lumière et couleurs.J'aime beaucoup
Amitiés

jaywalker (12190) 2008-05-26 12:22

Hi Andreea, A really lovely photo with attractive simplicity &, a wonderful use of light, brilliantly composed, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

livinitout (938) 2008-05-26 21:27

A very peaceful composition. I like the light cast on the wall. A very low angle indicating the vanishing heat. Well done

archimatica (13222) 2008-05-30 1:12

Great interior.
Compo, lights and atmoshere very nice.
Rgards
Renzo

jusninasirun (10150) 2008-06-07 21:53

Hello Andrea. Nicely captured flower in the light through the window. Pleasant warm effect executed beautifully. Regards. Jusni

mesutilgim (36615) 2008-06-10 13:04

Hi dear Andreea,
I missed this wonderfull capture !
Very nice pov and perfect light control. Great graphical effect. Very nice and artisamal compo.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

divail (1463) 2008-09-27 16:17

Bonjour Andreea,
Belle prise de vue. Un décor tout simple mais extrèmement bien rendu. Félicitations !
Diane

amirey10 (565) 2009-06-17 12:34

Bonsoir Andreea,
quelle photo!! très jolie, j'adore à 100/100
Beaucoup de charme et de poésie.
une tige à deux fleurs!! ça laisse à contempler
J'aime beaucoup
bravo
amine
tfs