White-Tipped Waratah (Telopea) by Michael John
This rare white-tipped waratah was found growing at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains National Park.
The magnificent waratah (Telopea speciosissima), also known as the New South Wales waratah, is a large shrub in the Proteaceae family. It flowers in spring.
It is endemic to New South Wales, Australia, and is the floral emblem of that state.
Canon 400D, as is.
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Comments
Its pretty, lovely flower and capture Michael
Thank you Trudi.
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this is wonderful Michael, and with good information too, thank you for that
Thanks for the compliment Vickie.
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Superb Michael.
Hope U get lots of sales.
So do I! Thanks for the fave Gavin.
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Thanks Ray.
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Nice shot Mike. I love that flower.
Yeah, it’s always great to see this flower in the wild. Thanks for the fave Michael.
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WOW gorgeous colours! Great find :)
Thanks for the fave and for the great comment Katrina.
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Wow, gorgeous capture Michael, I’ve never seen a white tipped variety before
Yes, they are quite rare in the wild so it was great to stumble across this one. Thanks for the fave Michelle!
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Wonderful Michael,mate will be sleeping at Netties Glen friday night for a 5.50 start in the Grand Canyon,great spot the old Blackheath.cheers mate!!
Thanks for the fave Warren. Have fun on your walk. I intend to do that one some day also.
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Magic image Michael….great colour
Thanks for your comments Gregory.
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Beautiful image Michael … such a magnificent specimen♥
Yes, it is unusual with the white tips. Thanks Bev.
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