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Hippeastrum and Shadow


Hippeastrum and Shadow
Photo Information
Copyright: Andreea Teodorescu (anducina) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1386 W: 261 N: 1213] (6890)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Cannon EOS 300D
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 11:49
Viewed: 482
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] 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.

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Frumoasa lumina si prindea si mai bine daca dadeai un crop la partea superioara
Ce placuta e atmosfera la tine acasa
Numai bine

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  • mehr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 244 W: 189 N: 173] (1226)
  • [2008-05-14 12:15]

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

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  • gbarto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 186 W: 22 N: 139] (1245)
  • [2008-05-14 12:32]

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

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 :)

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

Hi Andreea,

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

Numaibine:)

jp

da, si e mai bine de plastic ca nu trebuie s-o uzi, carevasazica s-o hranesti.sta acolo cuminte, o mai stergi de praf si o lasi mostenire la nepoti, daca ai, daca nu o tii ca nu poti s-o arunci deoarece a costat bani si e de efect.oricum, si mie imi place natura, fie ea si din plastic.

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

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.

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 -

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

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3176 W: 400 N: 4493] (16067)
  • [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

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 3 N: 3491] (16243)
  • [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

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

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

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

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3124 W: 83 N: 4549] (16977)
  • [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

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

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

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

hAyAti

Hello Andreea,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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