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Bus stop at nighttime in Sydney
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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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“When you look out of your eyes / at nature happening out there / you are looking at you.” / Alan Watts © 2009 Sonja Zalar
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A fresh Hibiscus unfolds in afternoon light. / Lahaina Maui Hawai’i 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 It is believed that there are only five species of Hibiscus that originated from Hawai’i. Other species found their origin in Asia and the Pacific islands. In the early twenties, the Hibiscus Brackenbridgei was adopted as the official Territorial flower of Hawai’i. It kept this status throughout the 20th century, but only in 1988 its yellow colour was defined as the official colour for the Hibiscus representing the State of Hawai’i. Before 1988, the official Hibiscus could have any colour. Additionally, it was not until 1988 that the flower could represent the State of Hawai’i, because before that time the territorial status of the group of islands was unclear. Hawai’i’s state flower (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) originated in Asia and the Pacific islands. Interestingly, it is also the national flower of Malaysia. Research suggests there were originally only five species of the tropical Hibiscus that were native to Hawai’i. Growers began to hybridize these native species with other varieties imported to Hawai’i, which produced the huge kaleidoscope of colours and sizes available today. There are several ways to tell the difference between the tropical and hardy perennial varieties. Tropical hibiscuses have dark green glossy leaves, sporting 3-4 inch flowers that are either single or double in colors of yellow, orange, pink, or red. Also, tropical hibiscus can have blossoms of salmon, orange, yellow, or peach with double flowers. Hardy perennial Hibiscus have foliage of medium-green with leaves that are heart shaped. Their flowers of white, red, or pink are much larger than those of the tropical Hibiscus. Many hibiscus aficionados increase the number of plants they have by using cuttings, a practice known as cloning or asexual reproduction. Select the best tips; look for good leaf color and a robust upright growing stance. Water the plants in the morning before taking the cuttings. Use sterilized shears. Count down about 4 leaf nodes to where the stem starts turning from light green to brown. Make each cut at a 45 degree angle just below a leaf node. Remove the lower leaves from the cutting, as well as any large top leaves. Dip the point of the cutting into a rooting stimulant, and then insert them into the growing medium only as deep as necessary to keep them upright. The cuttings should be fully rooted by the end of 6 weeks, and can then be transplanted. If the cuttings have been rooted in a green house, they should be hardened off before transplanting, by switching them to regular irrigation, and moving them out into the sunlight during the day, and back indoors for the night, for a few days. This is a tropical Hibiscus Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 28 July 2009 17:20:56 / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/200 / Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6 / ISO Speed 100
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Wine
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This lovely Hibiscus is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is blooming in soft rain on Maui in midday natural light on Lower Nahiku landing. Hibiscus arnottianus A. Gray – / kokiʻo keʻokeʻo (“kokiʻo that is white like the shine of silver”) / is an endemic species of Hibiscus with white flowers. / Three subspecies are recognized: / H. arnottianus arnottianus found in the Waiʻanae Range of western Oʻahu; / H. a. immaculatus which is very rare (listed as endangered) on Molokaʻi; / and H. a. punaluuensis from the Koʻolau Range on Oʻahu. / Perhaps only a dozen plants of H. a. immaculatus exist in nature in mesic and wet forests. This species is closely related to H. waimeae, and the two are among the very few members of the genus with fragrant flowers. Sometimes planted as an ornamental or crossed with H. rosa-sinensis. In the Hawaiian language the white hibiscus is known as the Pua Aloalo. Alternative Botanical Names: / Hibiscus immaculatus / Hibiscus punaluuensis Common Names: / Koki’o ke’oke’o / Hau hele / Hawaiian White Hibiscus / Koki’o kea / Hawaiian White Hibiscus / Pamakani Hibiscus arnottianus is a shrub or small tree generally 15 to 20 feet in height though a few individuals will grow to 30 feet tall. These specimens can be up to 20 feet in diameter. Individual plants vary in appearance from open and airy to compact. The leaves are oval with a smooth upper surface and smooth or slightly toothed edges. The leaves are 4 to 6 inches long and often have red veins and stems. / The single white flowers are pinwheel shaped, up to 4 inches across, and borne at the ends of the branches. The staminal column is pink to red (except in subspecies immaculatus which has a white column). The flowers may be slightly pink or may age to pale pink, and are slightly fragrant. In cultivation, Hibiscus arnottianus blooms almost continuously. Three subspecies are recognized. Subspecies arnottianus from O’ahu has smooth leaves 1 1/2 to 4 inches long. Subspecies immaculatus is native to Moloka’i and has a white staminal column and leaves with rounded teeth. Subspecies punaluuensis is also native to O’ahu. It is robust with leaves 4 to 10 inches long. (Criley 1998; Criley 1999; Koob 1998; Rauch 1997; Wagner 1990) Hibiscus arnottianus is a Hawaiian endemic plant with one endangered subspecies. It is native to the moist and wet forests of the mountains of Moloka’i and O’ahu. Subspecies arnottianus grows at elevations of 390 to 2500 feet in the Wai’anae and eastern Ko’olau mountains of O’ahu. Subspecies immaculatus is extremely rare and grows in a few valleys on Moloka’i. Subspecies punaluuensis grows in the Ko’olau Mountains at elevations of 650 to 2200 feet. (Wagner 1990) Hibiscus arnottianus is easy to grow from fresh seed, but it hybridizes easily and the seedlings may differ from the parent plant. Hibiscus arnottianus grow easily from semi-hardwood cuttings. Cuttings 4 to 6 inches long and less than 1/2 inch in diameter should be made from healthy branches without flower buds. Hibiscus arnottianus can be air layered. Use standard air layer technique on a branch that is about 1 inch in diameter. Bornhorst recommends selecting a branch that is growing upright and making the air layer between 1 and 2 feet from the tip of the branch. / To start a plant by air layering, remove the bark and cambium from a 1 inch wide ring of bark. Apply a rooting hormone to the cut surface and cover this with a layer of damp sphagnum moss. Wrap the moss in plastic being sure to secure the ends where it wraps around the branch. The air layer should be ready to remove from the parent plant in 3 to 5 months. Bornhorst (1996) suggests that root systems from air-layered plants are not as vigorous as those produced by other techniques. (Bornhorst 1991; Bornhorst 1996; Koob 1998) Hibiscus arnottianus can easily be grafted. Use a rootstock of the common red, pink waterfall, double pink, or of the cultivar ‘Peachglow.’ Most grafting techniques will work. The scion (the piece of the desired plant that will be attached to the rootstock) should be 3 to 4 inches long with 2 to 4 nodes. Cut the scion from branches that are semi-mature; both tips and stem sections work well for scion wood. Bornhorst (1991) recommends either wedge or side wedge grafting techniques. (Bornhorst 1991; Bornhorst 1996; Koob 1998) Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Featured Art 12 September 2009 / Rain Drops & Water Art / Pua Aloalo Koki’o kea Koki’o Ke’oke’o White Hibiscus arnottianus Nahiku Maui Hawai’i / Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 16 August 2009 11:33:26 / Tv Shutter Speed 1/320 / Av Aperture Value 9.0 / Evaluative Metering / White Balance Cloudy / ISO 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 135.0 mm
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Exotic tropical Aloalo / Beautiful Hibiscus / Waihe’e Maui Hawai’i “Perfect instants: / fervent, fleeting, pungent, / wisps of time / dispelled by touch. The instant / of winding; / of warmth at the core / curling and swelling. The instant / of being wound in smooth, / sliding, hardening coils. The instant / of roused flesh / ruffled, / magnetized. The instant / of unwinding / what was wound. The instant / of dreaming / before the dream flies / on lilac-sheer ephemeral wings.” poetry Author Unknown Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Featured Art 10 September 2009 / ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE / Aloalo Bridal Path Exotic Hibiscus /
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“Captain’s Log, Stardate 44012.3. We are exploring unfamiliar territory on the beaches of this strange planet called Southern Africa…..” Jokes aside, this was unfamiliar territory to us and we tried to visit as many beaches, preferably as far away from tourists spots as we could with the time we had available. Interesting to take the gravel roads less travelled to places not many people know of ; nothing but unspoiled nature and of course a lone solitary log washed ashore – I could not resist editing this when I thought of a fitting title for it :) This was taken somewhere between Mossel bay en route to Arniston – South Africa Flickr Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/soulmyst/ P.S If you prefer to view this on imageKind do a search “soulmyst”
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Going nowhere slowly; when you are on the ocean on this beautiful day with a view to some if Southern Africa’s best coastline…why rush to get where you are going to?...” In future, instead of standing on the beach taking photos it would be nice to do it on a boat going from town to town with the beautiful mountains in the backdrop (sea sickness would be a ‘nice’ first experience too I reckon hehe) This was taken somewhere between Dana baai and Stilbaai – South Africa Flickr Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/soulmyst/ P.S If you prefer to view this on imageKind do a search “soulmyst”
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16×16 Illustration Board, Pen, Sharpie, Watercolor, Watercolor Pencil, Pastel, Pastel Pencil.
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Not too many memorable moments apart from the number of mosquito bites and this enchanting stone house on the outskirts of this quiet town – empty and up for sale. I unfortunately have no background information on who lived here prior or how old it may be but to any person whos preference it is to live in this dry Klein Karoo area, it would be a beautiful home to live in and restore with that ‘old world’ charm it radiates… Willowmore, Western Cape Province – South Africa Flickr Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/soulmyst/ P.S If you prefer to view this on imageKind do a search “soulmyst”
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the girl & the robot – royksopp drink to get drunk – sia don’t trust him man, he’s been out on the piss again! vv shakes her head…
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Aloha ‘oe / Aloalo Aheahe / Exotic Tropical Hibiscus soft billowing breeze / Ha’iku Maui Hawai’i “On a road outreaching the white clouds, / By a spring outrunning the bluest river, / Petals come drifting on the wind / And the brook is sweet with them all the way. / My quiet gate is a mountain-trail, / And the willow-trees about my cottage / Sift on my sleeve, through the shadowy noon, / Distillations of the sun.” poetry by Liu Shen-hsu Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date 25 November 2009 It is believed that there are only five species of Hibiscus that originated from Hawai’i. Other species found their origin in Asia and the Pacific islands. In the early twenties, the Hibiscus Brackenbridgei was adopted as the official Territorial flower of Hawai’i. It kept this status throughout the 20th century, but only in 1988 its yellow colour was defined as the official colour for the Hibiscus representing the State of Hawai’i. Before 1988, the official Hibiscus could have any colour. Additionally, it was not until 1988 that the flower could represent the State of Hawai’i, because before that time the territorial status of the group of islands was unclear. Hawai’i’s state flower (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) originated in Asia and the Pacific islands. Interestingly, it is also the national flower of Malaysia. Research suggests there were originally only five species of the tropical Hibiscus that were native to Hawai’i. Growers began to hybridize these native species with other varieties imported to Hawai’i, which produced the huge kaleidoscope of colours and sizes available today. There are several ways to tell the difference between the tropical and hardy perennial varieties. Tropical hibiscuses have dark green glossy leaves, sporting 3-4 inch flowers that are either single or double in colors of yellow, orange, pink, or red. Also, tropical hibiscus can have blossoms of salmon, orange, yellow, or peach with double flowers. Hardy perennial Hibiscus have foliage of medium-green with leaves that are heart shaped. Their flowers of white, red, or pink are much larger than those of the tropical Hibiscus. Many hibiscus aficionados increase the number of plants they have by using cuttings, a practice known as cloning or asexual reproduction. Select the best tips; look for good leaf color and a robust upright growing stance. Water the plants in the morning before taking the cuttings. Use sterilized shears. Count down about 4 leaf nodes to where the stem starts turning from light green to brown. Make each cut at a 45 degree angle just below a leaf node. Remove the lower leaves from the cutting, as well as any large top leaves. Dip the point of the cutting into a rooting stimulant, and then insert them into the growing medium only as deep as necessary to keep them upright. The cuttings should be fully rooted by the end of 6 weeks, and can then be transplanted. If the cuttings have been rooted in a green house, they should be hardened off before transplanting, by switching them to regular irrigation, and moving them out into the sunlight during the day, and back indoors for the night, for a few days. This is a hardy perennial Hibiscus
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a view of downtown Seattle from atop the Space Needle
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Adobe Photoshop. Surreal style artwork. When the hand yanks on the cord, lights travel along the seams of color. When the light reaches the planet it then turns on the light within the planet.
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