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Nikon D60 / Drift wood on the beach at Filey, near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK WINNER OF THE CHALLENGE Landscapes r you
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O ke aloha ke kuleana o kihi malihini ~ Love comes like a billow and rests before the eyes… A lovely pink and yellow variety of Plumeria. / These lovely flowering trees are also known as Frangipani and Temple Trees / Ha’iku Maui Hawai`i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Plumeria, common name Frangipani; syn. Himatanthus Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical Americas. The genus consists of mainly deciduous shrubs and trees. It produces flowers ranging from yellow to pink depending on form or cultivar. From Mexico and Central America, Plumeria has spread to all tropical areas of the world, especially Hawai`i, where it grows so abundantly that many people think that it is indigenous here. The genus, originally spelled Plumiera, is named in honour of the seventeenth-century French botanist Charles Plumier, who traveled to the New World documenting many plant and animal species. The common name “Frangipani” comes from an Italian noble family, a sixteenth-century marquess of which invented a plumeria-scented perfume. In Mexico, the Nahuatl (Aztec language) name for this plant is “cacalloxochitl” which means “crow flower.” It was used for many medicinal purposes such as salves and ointments. Depending on location, many other common names exist: “Kembang Kamboja” in Indonesia, “Temple Tree” or “Champa” in India, “Kalachuchi” in the Philippines, “Araliya” or “Pansal Mal” in Sri Lanka, “Champa” in Laos, “Lantom” or “Leelaawadee” in Thai. Many English speakers also simply use the generic name “plumeria”. In several Pacific islands, such as Tahiti, Fiji, Hawai`i, Tonga and the Cook Islands Plumeria is used for making leis. In modern Polynesian culture, it can be worn by women to indicate their relationship status – over the right ear if seeking a relationship, and over the left if taken. P. alba is the national flower of Nicaragua and Laos, where it is known under the local name “Sacuanjoche” (Nicaragua) and “Champa” (Laos). Information Source: Wikipedia The beautiful Plumeria comes in a wide variety of delightful colours and bloom virtually year round. Plumeria (Frangipani) also known as the Lei flower, is native to warm tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Plumerias may grow to be large shrubs or even small trees in the Hawaiian Islands and in mild areas of the U.S on the mainland. In tropical regions, Plumeria may reach a height of 30’ to 40’ and half as wide. They have widely spaced thick succulent branches, round or pointed, long leather, fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips. Plumeria are true tropical flowering trees, also known as Frangipani or the Temple Tree, and the fragrant flowers are often used to make Hawaiian leis. They may be grown in containers, in the ground, or in containers sunk in the ground. During the months of active growth, ample sun, water and food are essential. Healthy plumeria will bloom regularly and abundantly when they receive at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun per day. They are heavy feeders and will bloom and grow vigorously with enough of the proper foods. Plumeria love lots of water, but cannot tolerate wet feet, so they must be planted in fast draining soil or in beds with adequate drainage. The fragrance is wonderful with hints of jasmine. Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date/Time 06 June 2008 09:26:02 / Tv 1/250 Av 8.0 ISO 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 130.0 mm My images do not belong to the public domain.
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The lava delta of Ho’okipa, Maui Hawai’i © 2009 Fine Art Photography by Sharon Mau Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date/Time 22 June 2008 19:31:35 / Tv 1/125 Av 7.1 ISO 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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print of my original digital photo. wooden matryoshka doll. / ................................................................................................................. taken inside, natural light. / kodak c330. macro setting.
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Nikon D60 / Filey, near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK
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SECOND PLACE in the challenge Only One Tree Nikon D60, West Yorkshire, Clifford, UK
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Specially for my friend Xenia Nikon D60 / West Yorkshire, Clifford, UK WINNER ON THE CHALLENGE The Smell Of Summer
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Nikon D60, West Yorkshire, Clifford, UK Oilseed rape The word “rape” as applied to oilseed crops is derived from the Latin word rapum that means turnip. Today turnip rapes and the similar but more common swede rapes are grown for their oil and are widely recognised by their bright yellow flowers that can be seen from late april onwards. Rapeseed crops have been cultivated throughout much of the world for at least four thousand years although it was not until the 13th century in Europe that this was done on a commercial scale. At the time its primary use was as a lamp oil but prior to this the oils had been used in soaps and for other purposes. In 1740 Carl Linnaeus noted that the crop had a useful soil improving role that aided the performance of following crops. This is a role that is still vital today and oilseed rape is known as a “break crop” – one that helps improve the yield of the following cereal crops, in particular wheat. Despite its useful role as a break crop, oilseed rape cannot be grown too regularly in the same field for the risk of a serious disease build up. Oilseed rape is always grown as part of a farm rotation and rarely returns to the same field more than one year in six. Other important break crops include, potatoes, sugar beet, grass leys, peas and beans all of which allow insects and fungal pests to die out between cereal crops. In the UK the oilseed rape crop was barely known until the 1970’s when the explosion in commodity prices and targeted support from the CAP raised the price to a sufficiently high level that farmers chose to grow it. Now, around 400,000 hectares of oil seed rape is grown annually, roughly one eighth of the area of wheat and barley. Most of this is autumn sown and known as winter oilseed rape. Oilseed rape is not a very high yielding crop by comparison with cereals. Typically winter rape yields around 3 tonnes per hectare compared with 8 tonnes per hectare for wheat. However, with a higher price and the “break crop” benefit to the following wheat crop, oilseed rape remains an important crop in the arable rotation and currently the UK is about 90% self sufficient. / Today’s varieties of oilseed rape have been bred to provide an oil that is suitable for use in cooking and food processing. Known as vegetable oil, the oil is widely used by the food industry and is now being increasingly processed for use as biodiesel.
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Stay Close to the River Look! I built a shrine to you. Right here. Right here. At the end of all your brave and brilliant quests for something better, I’ll still be right here. Right here. Although you’ve forgotten. You’ve forgotten to lean close when you weep, when you weep from your lilted loneliness. Touch our hand to your cheek and feel the river that has run through a million billion wondrous earth bodies—this majestic membrane that masks our starlit eternal glory. Such is the game of remembering. If you somehow lose the link to this poem, don’t worry. There’s a billion more where this came from. Just look around you. Stay close, Dear One. Stay close to the river. ~ Anonymous
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Nikon D60 / Filey, near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK /
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“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” ~ Seneca
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Nikon D60 + PS effects / Top Ten in the Challenge TRANQUILITY
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Ho’okipa Beach is world renowned as one of the international surfing capitals of the world. It is here you may see professionals from many countries around the world as well as many talented locals competing and enjoying this wonderful watersport. With a slight adjustment in Curves, I reset the White Balance to reveal the brilliant cloudless blue sky and a slight adjustment in Contrast. No Saturation. This is true colour on a bright and shiny summer day here on the island. Windsurfing Ho’okipa Maui North Shore Hawai’i / From my collection: / Wave Pirates ~ Surfing Maui Style Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Beautiful Art and Greeting Cards For Sale ~ Shop securely and view my collection here There are more than 500 species of Passion Flowers, and they are the exclusive larval food plants for more than 70 species of tropical and subtropical butterflies. The name, Passiflora or “passion flower”, was given by 16th century Spanish missionaries in South America who thought they saw a reference to the Crucifixion of Christ in the elaborate flower structures: The corona, sitting at the top of the flower, is the crown of thorns; the five anthers are the five wounds; the three styles are the three nails; and the five petals and five sepals are the apostles, less Judas and Peter. This beauty is growing in the rainforest / Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i Passiflora coccinea / Red Grandilla It is a beautiful flowering vine which is native to South America. Red passionflower is indigenous to the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil This plant may be evergreen or semi-evergreen. Here on the tropical island of Maui they are evergreen. The stems are very slender and smooth and the leaves have large lobes and sport fine hairs. After flowering, a 2” orange to yellow edible fruit is formed. Red passionflower does best with a well drained soil made from equal parts sand or gravel, peat, and loam. Passionflowers thrive on regular feeding with fertilizers high in potash. Care should be taken not to overwater or overfeed. Pests and diseases associated with growing Passiflora racemosa include spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects, leafspots, virus diseases and iron deficiency. / Light: Red passionflower needs full sun or partial shade and should be protected from drying winds and the hottest midday sun. / Moisture: Red passionflower prefers a humid atmosphere and regular watering. The roots will rot if the soil is not well drained. / Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 – 12. Red passionflower tolerates temperatures down to 50ºF (10ºC) for short periods. / Propagation: Red passionflower is easily rooted from tip cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should include a node or small section (heel) of older wood. Passionflowers also can be grown from seed, although this method is more difficult; seeds should be soaked prior to planting and germination will be slow. Usage / Passiflora racemosa can be grown in a container. It is especially well suited for growing in the greenhouse or conservatory. It also can be grown as a house plant, but it needs high humidity. In frost free climates red passionflower is grown as a cover for a trellis, arbor, fence or garden teepee. Red passionflower can be planted next to an open shrub or tree and allowed to grow up through the branches. This is a vigorous plant and when mature it is likely to become tangled with dead growth in the center and should be pruned annually. Passiflora racemosa is a strikingly beautiful evergreen vine with hanging, 1 ft (0.3 m) long clusters of 8-12 elaborately formed bright red flowers. The individual flowers are bowl-shaped, about 5 in (12.7 cm) across, and have ten bright red sepals and petals, collectively called “tepals.” There are five purple and white structures called “coronas” perched above the tepals. The flowers usually are borne in opposing pairs on the pendent racemes, and are produced throughout the summer and fall. They yield to small, oblong, deep green edible fruits about 3 in (7.6 cm) in length. The stems of red passionflower are slender and angled, and the leaves are rather sparsely distributed. The 4 in (10.2 cm) leaves are glossy and leathery, and may be entire or three-lobed. Red passionflower grows to a length of 10-30 ft (3.1-9.1 m). Common Names: red passionflower,, red passion vine / Family: Passifloraceae (passion flower Family) / Information Source Floridata Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 13 October 2008 13:00:44 / Shooting Mode Macro( Close Up ) / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500 / Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6 / ISO Speed 320 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 127.0 mm
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of twin atlantic. / first ever sold out show in Glasgow QMU. / i like the colours.
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Sun Rise in Vermont.
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Scarborough Lake @ Scarborough / North Yorkshire, UK
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Nikon coolpix S620, as is, no adjustments or cropping
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Nikon Coolpix S620, as is, no adjustments or cropping / Scarborough Lake / North Yorkshire, UK
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Cleveland Ohio / Nikon D90
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