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Orange Pincushion (Leucospermum Cordifolium) Protea & friendby Adrian Paul
This image of the Orange Pincushion Protea, a variety of leucospermum endangered in its native South Africa, was taken in King’s Park Perth, Western Australia. I was initially attracted to the exotic African flower and then spied the bee, which very patiently waited while I set up my camera. After one shot he flew away!
Habit: Rounded shrub to 2m across Fire survival: Killed, only seeds survive Sexual system: Both sexes in each flower Flowers: August – January Pollinator: Birds Fruit: Released 2 months after flowering Seed dispersal: Ants Seed storage: Underground in ants nests Rarity status: Not threatened Habitat: Acidic sandy soils: 30-500m Distribution: Agulhas from Kogelberg to Bredasdorp (South Africa).,
Camera Nikon D80. Lens Nikon Macro 70-200 VR zoom. No filter.
I know the African gardens in the park and was taking photos there not many weeks ago. I’ll look back through them to see if I managed to get any of the name plaques. This picture is a delight for the eyes. Wonderful shot. Peter
I’d appreciate that, Peter. If I hadn’t been lazy, I would have taken the time to record the species myself.
Comments
excellent macro! such a rare plant… beautiful
Thanks coffeetea. I was lucky to get this one.
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Exquisite detail :)
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Stunning shot!!!!
Gorgeous colours & amazingly sharp! would also love to see it with the bee cropped out for an abstract image.
Thank you. That is an interesting suggestion. I might try it and see what the result looks like.
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what can i say but WOW
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Excellent macro! Love the detail.
Thanks Claire.I appreciate the comment.
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Fabulous shot, would you like to put this in the Protea Group please
Thanks.OK, will do. Are you able to identify the flower?
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Beautiful !
Thanks Sylvia
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I know the African gardens in the park and was taking photos there not many weeks ago. I’ll look back through them to see if I managed to get any of the name plaques. This picture is a delight for the eyes. Wonderful shot. Peter
I’d appreciate that, Peter. If I hadn’t been lazy, I would have taken the time to record the species myself.
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Brilliant macro, Adrian, with gorgeous detail and colour.
Thnak you. I appreciate your positive comments.
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