Strelitzia
Also known as ‘Bird of Paradise’
South Africa
Strelitzia belongs to the following groups:
All About Flowers, Black with a hint of colour, FAUNA, FLORA, LANDSCAPES AND ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA, Indigenous to East & Southern Africa, One Single Flower On Show.. 2 Photo's per day and South Africa - Rainbow Nation Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Macky
jesika
Absolutely glorious, perfect against the black
j
Macky replied
Thank you J, always appreciated :-)
Carol & Kev Ha...
Simply beautiful, love the bright colours against the black background, great work!!
Macky replied
Thank you Carol, much appreciated!!
Sue Buckingham
Stunning!
Macky replied
Thanks so much Sue!!
Robyn Carter
fantastic ;)
Macky replied
Thank you Robyn, for the favourite too!!!
Ilunia Felczer
beautiful capture….
Macky replied
Thank you so much Llunia!!!
Susan King
beautiful I love the colours
Macky replied
Thank so much!!!
susan davies
gorgeous
Macky replied
Thank you Susan!!!
SylviaHardy
This is really beautiful against the jet black background Macky!
Macky replied
Thank you Sylvia, the flower has not completely opened yet, there’s still another ‘set’ of orange and purple petals to emerge!!
Anne Smyth
It is absolutely gorgeous.
Macky replied
Thanks so much Anne!!!
ApeArt
Lovely Macky)
Macky replied
Thank you J!!!!
MikeO
Stunningly beautiful against the background. Lovely lighting as well.
Regards,
Mike
Macky replied
Thank you Mike for those kind compliments!!!
Carisma
Is beautiful Macky!!! Please teach me about black background!!!! PLEEEASE !!!
Macky replied
Thank you Carisma, this is an available light macro shot on tripod with a dark background, have to ensure that no light is falling on background, quite easy when it’s in your own garden :-)
hfrymark
awesome bird of paradise, beautiful
Macky replied
Thanks so much!!
Allison Lane
Great shot!
Macky replied
Thanks Allison!!
Daveart
Great striking image, natures abstract, beautifully taken sharp image well framed.
Well done
Macky replied
Thank you Dave, much appreciated!!
JaneRia
Absolutely beautiful – love it
Macky replied
Thank you Jane, for the favourite too!!
Dennis Rubin IPA
Good job, Lack – like the way you composed this one, great work!
Macky replied
Thank you Dennis!!!
Jenni77
Wow!
David DeWitt
Stralitzia is among my favorite plants – Your portrayal is zingy! thanks.
Macky replied
Thank you, I’m glad to have shared it with you!!! :-)
Mariaan Krog A...
Magnificent capture – very artistic!
Macky replied
Thank you Mariaan!!!
Jonicool
Gorgeous color and light!
Macky replied
Thank you Joni!!!
amarica
Excellent
Macky replied
Thanks so much!!
HippyDi
A stunning shot Macky!
Did you jump over my wall and take this one ? lol…I have a HUGE strelitzia in my garden which also produces doubles like this…
Macky replied
LOL!!! Thank you Di, If you look very carefully, it was about to ‘give birth’ to a third set. They are still blooming in our garden, just btw, our walls are very high and electrified!! :-)
HippyDi
Mine aren’t Marvin….walls that is. I live in Milnerton so if I see someone in my garden with a camera I’ll know it’s you LOL!
Macky replied
Marvin? Have a great week Di, I will rather knock on your door LOL!!
HippyDi
ooops sorry Macky, don’t know where that came from LOL….been a long day! Good week to you too:)
Macky replied
No prob, thank you Di!!
Daveart
Beautiful looking flower, excellently framed well executed
Macky replied
Thank you Dave!!!
naturelover
A fascinating flower- love the gorgeous colours on the black- absolutely exquisite!
Macky
Thank you so much!!
Allise Fountain
My favorite flower, beautifully depicted!
Macky replied
Thank you Allise, I’m happy to have shared it with you!!
BarbBarcikKeith
Unbelievable color.. again.. fantastic!!
Macky replied
Thank you ma’am, this one is untouched!!
Angie McKenzie
perfect image of this beautiful flower!! stunning!!!
Macky replied
Thanks very much Angie!!
Kimberley Davitt
Congratulations
Featured image in the group, black with a hint of colour….......................Jan 2009…....well done
Macky replied
Thanks so much Kim, I appreciate your efforts in the group.
Kind regards
Macky
Jordan Busson
Congratulations on being featured. The composition of this image is amazing, as are the detail and clarity. The contrast between the black background and the flower is stunning. Great shot.
Macky replied
Thanks so much, much appreciated!!
Angie McKenzie
congrats on your feature!!!
Macky replied
Thanks very much Angie!!
Taschja Hattingh
Great shot! Love the background it makes the flower ‘pop’ just like your camera…
Macky
Thanks Taschja, I certainly hope that my camera doesn’t ‘pop’ LOL!!
SandraRos
Macky replied
Thanks so much dear friend!!
IndraniGhose
Beautiful!
Macky replied
Thanks very much!!
David Clarke
Congratulations, Macky, great shot!!
Macky replied
Thank you very much David, always appreciated!!
Heather Nel
the man of the moment with the pic of the moment …. congrats for the challenge : )
Macky replied
Thanks very much Heather, guess we’re like neighbours on the challenge board. :-)
SandraRos
Macky replied
Thanks very much dear Sandra!!