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Red Pigface Flower, (Carpobrotus rossii) Cactus
Photo taken in my garden in Diamond Creek, Melbourne.
As of 21/Aug/2010
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These flowers grow well in coastal areas. The reason these flowers were given this common name was because of the resemblance of the flower to a pigs face. I dont see it.
Grows in full sun. Colours, – all shades of bright red, pink and orange.
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Extreme close ups on 17th October, 2009
CANON EOS 400D, TAMRON MACRO LENS
AE 1/400 AV 5.6 ISO SPEED 100
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An explosion of color…verry nice
Thanks so much Sylvain
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Explosion of color is right!!! Gorgeous Joy!!
So glad you like it Cee. Thanks also for the fav.
Joy
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Brilliant macro capture!!
Thanks Ken for viewing and the fav of my work.
Joy
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beautiful macro bblue:)
Thanks my friend for your comment and the fav.
Joy
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Beautiful shot – but why is it called a pig face flower – it is too pretty to have a name like that
Hi Shulie i totally agree with you. They are a beautiful and very bright coloured flower. The reason it was given this common name was that the flower was believed to look like a pigs face.
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Beatiful Capture !
Thanks so much Dorothy.
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AAAA Choo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this!!!
ha ha thanks so much Mary-Anne.
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Great flower, beautifully photographed.
Thanks Lorriane.
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lovely work
Thanks Antanas for your comment.
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Very compelling from this perspective Joy!
Thanks so much Georgie.
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