Dianthus

Tom Newman

Dianthus

Dianthus
Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. Common names include carnation (D. caryophyllus), pink (D. plumarius and related species) and sweet william (D. barbatus). The name Dianthus is from the Greek words dios (“god”) and anthos (“flower”), and was cited by the Greek botanist Theophrastus. The species are mostly perennial herbs, a few are annual or biennial, and some are low subshrubs with woody basal stems. The leaves are opposite, simple, mostly linear and often strongly glaucous grey-green to blue-green. The flowers have five petals, typically with a frilled or pinked margin, and are (in almost all species) pale to dark pink. One species, D. knappii, has yellow flowers with a purple centre.
~Wikipedia

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Dianthus by Tom Newman
Dianthus by Tom Newman
  • khadhy

    khadhy

    This is beutiful Tom. Lovely!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Khadhy :-)

  • gabriellehope

    gabriellehope

    Wonderful capture Tom. I think they are Dianthus.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Gabrielle :-)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks for ID Gabreille :-)

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    A stunning result,Tom,well done!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lance :-)

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    These are just beautiful Tom gorgeous colour and reflection!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Tracy :-)

  • Kymie

    Kymie

    Absolutely lovely – the colours and reflection against the darkness is just perfect :-) Instant fave

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Kymie :-)

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    A beautiful image.
    Love the reflection.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Laureen :-)

  • charlena

    charlena

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Charlena :-)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Stunning

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Joy :) :)

  • valzart

    valzart

    Magic pure magic sweetheART an enchanting reflection ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Val :-)

  • Kathy Reid

    Kathy Reid

    Very pretty, they look like Dianthus!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Kathy and thanks for the ID :-)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Yep, definitely Dianthus – and I bet they smelled gorgeous too! A beautiful and elegant composition!!!! Well done! ;o)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Krys appreciated and thanks also for the ID :-)

  • mspfoto

    mspfoto

    Magnificent Tom you have excelled.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Mark :-)

  • Richard Cubitt

    Richard Cubitt

    Fantastic work!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Richard :-)

  • Rodney55

    Rodney55

    WOW!!!! Enough said,what was you light setup

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Rodney , the set up used two lamps on a black background .:-)

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Awesome!! I love black and pink!!! Great combination and reflection!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Ideiter, appreciated :-)

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    Picture Perfect Image Tom!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Rose :) :)

  • Karen Betts

    Karen Betts

    This is so lovely,adore the colour tones of the flower heads together and the way you have captured them is spot on. Fantastic work

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Karen, appreciate your comments :-)

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...


    CONGRATULATIONS 3 pieces of your work have been featured as part of the Featured Members Friday Features

    06/11/09

  • Tom Newman replied

    Many thanks Pamela :-)

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    delightful work tom and congratulations on the well deserved feature!
    cheers
    maggie
    :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Maggie appreciated :-)

  • Edge-of-dreams

    Edge-of-dreams

    Lovely Tom !!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Mia :-)

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin 20 days ago


    Nov. 28-29, 2009

    Well done!!

  • Tom Newman replied 20 days ago

    Thanks for the feature Vikram , very much appreciated :-)

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