Aloe
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Vera Oosterhof
Netherlands
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Gonçalo Catarino
Portugal
189 creative works found
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I found this unique looking plant at a park in San Francisco (Golden Gate Park, to be exact). I love not only the symmetry but the geometry of this plant and it’s uniqueness because I’ve never seen anything else like this. This photo was asked to be used in as the cover of a children’s science book in South America. I didn’t use any Photoshop at all on this image. Just a tiny bit of Picasa! The plant is the same color as it appears in real life.
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Wallpaper created with aloe vera plant
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This is a Mosaic Aloe. Don’t think I can sell this one because I’ve named him “Toro”.
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Macro untouched taken today 05/04/08; this is an early bloom of one of my many Aloes….........100% untouched…what I saw is exactly as you see it! I hope you enjoy this little gem! / / / ___ / All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. © 2008Joyce Dickens: Using my images for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action!
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This is a shot of the place I visted this weekend. Its called Gamkaskloof but its colloquial name id “Die Hel”, which means “The Hell”.
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Very popular decorative plant!
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Color changed in photoshop.
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Hi there friends. I have a few pics to upload, so please don’t feel you have to comment on them all. ;D / __________ / Image copyright: Mariaan Krog 2008 – For buying info, see top right of page. / __________ / INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE ALOE VERA PLANT / _Photo and article found at this link Legend of Aloe vera`s curative properties was started 3,500 years ago. First recorded sources on the usage of Aloe vera were discovered by historians in Egypt and it was cultivated by King Solomon. Alexander the Great also used it to treat his soldiers. Origins of use Individual types of Aloe vera were used by Indian and Persian tribes as medicine. Traditional medicine of Japan, Russia, China, Rome and Greece used this plant to cure various illnesses. There are over 200 types of Aloe vera in the world, but only four have medicinal characteristics. These are: Aloe ferro, Aloe saponaria, Aloe arborensis and Aloe perrvi. Aloe vera yields excellent results in reducing pain and it speeds up damaged tissue recovery. The plant is also famous under the name Goddess or Kumari because women around the world use it to preserve their good looks. Aloe vera has played a significant part during many wars in healing wounds and burns of injured soldiers. Where does Aloe vera come from? Aloe vera is a cactus-like semi-tropical plant and it belongs to the lilium class, native to Africa. It is green and thick-leaved. Its leaves are rich in water, which is why it can survive long-term droughts. In the 19th century, the plant spread from Africa to other parts of the world and its cultivation began. It is most spread and available in India, Mexico, the Caribbean and Venezuela. In the 1970`s, aloe vera gel obtained popularity and US cosmetic companies began using it in skin care products. Today, Aloe vera is used as an ingredient of many cosmetic products, creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, it the form of juices, capsules… What was discovered by research ? Extensive research conducted about Aloe vera has proved its efficiency and importance in treating various illnesses. In 1996, a research was carried out at the University of Bangkok, proving that Aloe vera can considerably help lower high blood sugar levels. It was proven to help with liver damage, stomach problems and intestinal infections. Curative properties help in the struggle against cancer. The plant proved to be efficient in treating wounds and burns and it also helps with eczema and psoriasis. What is more, Aloe vera strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation, destroys viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, grubs… it helps with quitting smoking, drinking alcohol and opiates, it stimulates metabolism, improves functions of liver, gall, kidneys, heart, digestion organs and the nervous system. / ___________ / /
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Macro of an Aloe Vera flower
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This pencil drawing (on Modigliani textured 145gsm paper, chosen as suitable for effects required in drawing this subject matter) is from a series of drawings done in 2004 in the Northern Cape on a road trip to Namibia. I have a passion for drawing trees and what inspired me about this particular one is that the branches had an a quality reminding me of Hebrew and Arabic calligraphy. / Aloe dichotoma, also known as Quiver tree or Kokerboom, is a species of aloe indigenous to South Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region, and Namibia. A good example of a quiver tree forest is to be seen on the road / from Nieuwoudtville to Loeriesfontein. Modeling of Aloe dichotoma in South Africa and Namibia has contributed to understanding of protected area needs in response to climate change. Known as Choje to the indigenous San people, the Quiver tree gets its name from the San practice of hollowing out the tubular branches of Aloe dichotoma to form quivers for their arrows.
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WE create / WE destroy / we ARE… / Mothernature
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Their nearly opened…...to hang in long orange bells…..
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Aloe with a close view. The colors were slightly changed in Photoshop.
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INDIGENOUS SUCCULENT TO AFRICA
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My phone line was dead last night, so I played with photoshop for a few hours and came up with these four colored plants, and managed to put them together.
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Lucky bamboo Dracaena sanderiana, and aloe vera, growing in sunlight diffused by a marbled-glass bathroom window. Preston, Melbourne, Victoria.
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This is the 1st flower bract of an Aloe that I have planted beside my front porch. / Not bad, as everything else is dying due to the drought. / ( as is – straight from the camera ) =====================
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A Cape Aloe pretending to be a London policeman! /
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Naked Aloe, caught at just that moment.
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