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Orange Flower

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Mike

© 2014 Michael Fiveson

I don’t know what it is called but I do like the contrast created by the darker background.

(Please click for added detail and clarity)

47 thoughts on “Orange Flower”

awax1217 on January 3, 2014 at 9:00 am said:

Mike, the blue flower could be blue sage or plum baggo, I do not know the orange one.

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 9:01 am said:
  
  Yes, the blue flowers turned out to be plumbagos. Thanks Ba.
  
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Vincent Choong on January 3, 2014 at 9:17 am said:

The orange flower looks like a heliconia. I think I’ve seen those before in Singapore.

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 9:19 am said:
  
  Cool name. Thanks my friend.
  
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Movinitwithmichelle on January 3, 2014 at 10:25 am said:

Very whimsical! Lovely!

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 10:28 am said:
  
  I am a fan of whimsey, so this comment pleases me. Thanks for taking the time, Michelle.
  
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Divya on January 3, 2014 at 10:31 am said:

So Beautiful ! Like the color contrast.

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 10:32 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Marilyn Armstrong on January 3, 2014 at 10:54 am said:

Nice to see this today, with snow and ice and zero degree temps!

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 11:16 am said:
  
  Yes, I have watched your storm and have thought about you. Stay warm, stay safe, no snow shoveling unless your son does it.
  
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sueslaght on January 3, 2014 at 10:55 am said:

What came to mind with this lovely shot was that the flower petals were like finger tips that got themselves a bit dirty doing chores. Stunning colors.

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 11:22 am said:
  
  That is an interesting interpretation. I checked my Freud books and your analysis is about sex (just kidding, of course. For Freud it was all about sex)
  To me it looks like a drone preparing to take off. Yes the colors are vibrant. Thanks!
  
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  - sueslaght on January 3, 2014 at 11:26 am said:
    
    Haha…well not the first time I have been thought of as different or ‘interesting’ 🙂
    A drone preparing to take off…sounds like we have a Rorschach ink dot analysis going on.
    
    Summary-another beautiful photo Mike.
    
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  - Mike on January 3, 2014 at 11:38 am said:
    
    😉
    
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Robin on January 3, 2014 at 11:35 am said:

Since it’s so very bright and beautiful, it probably doesn’t need a name. I like the contrast, too. 🙂

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 11:40 am said:
  
  Thanks Robin.
  
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Geraldine on January 3, 2014 at 11:53 am said:

stellar photo!

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 12:28 pm said:
  
  Stellar comment! Thanks.
  
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rabirius on January 3, 2014 at 11:54 am said:

Beautiful.

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 12:29 pm said:
  
  Agreed. Thank you.
  
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healingpilgrim on January 3, 2014 at 12:09 pm said:

Not sure if it’s a heliconia (they’re all over Bali too), but it’s so utterly peacock-ian! Nice one, Mike 😉

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  And so it will be a …peacockian. Amit, my traveling friend who is so full of life and experience. Nice to hear from you.
  
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  - healingpilgrim on January 3, 2014 at 12:38 pm said:
    
    ditto… and did I mention how much I like those dude-shades on your pic?! 😉
    
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  - Mike on January 3, 2014 at 12:42 pm said:
    
    You did not but I encourage such talk 😉
    
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doesitevenmatter3 on January 3, 2014 at 1:36 pm said:

Stunning color contrast! And the flower looks other-worldly in a cool way! And you are cool!
🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 1:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you. I are cool.
  
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natuurfreak on January 3, 2014 at 2:23 pm said:

Wonderfully. The flower seems giving light.

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 2:28 pm said:
  
  It was really nicely lit. Thanks.
  
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David on January 3, 2014 at 2:46 pm said:

It’s the bright and tropical before the snow. 😉

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- Mike on January 3, 2014 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  Yo, no snow in Mexico.
  
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  - David on January 4, 2014 at 12:26 pm said:
    
    Doesn’t snow too often in Mexico, but when it does …
    
    We’ve picked up 3-4 inches so far, and is continuing to snow heavily. May have to make a pitcher of margaritas to think warm. Stay warm.
    
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  - Mike on January 4, 2014 at 12:32 pm said:
    
    I have already used my snow blower. At least 4 inches here. You too stay warm and well.
    
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LB on January 4, 2014 at 6:40 am said:

Since I always do what I am told to do (ha!), I did click to enlarge, and yes, it is even more beautiful!

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- Mike on January 4, 2014 at 8:55 am said:
  
  I think I need to start putting that on all my images as many are enhanced when made larger. Thanks for being such a good girl 😉
  
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babka113 on January 4, 2014 at 10:00 am said:

как приятно зимой,когда кругом снег и мороз,смотреть на этот прекрасный яркий цветок. У нас -38.Холодно.

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- Mike on January 4, 2014 at 10:20 am said:
  
  Yes, this bright flower was found in Mexcio.
  
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Hot Rod Cowgirl on January 4, 2014 at 4:22 pm said:

Congratulations, I nominated you for the 2013 Blog Of The Year! Go to my link for the details…and Happy New Years from Hot Rod Cowgirl! http://hotrodcowgirl.com/

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- Mike on January 4, 2014 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks. These kind of awards I do not do. But I appreciate it.
  
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  - Hot Rod Cowgirl on January 4, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:
    
    I love your blog! Thank you for letting me know….I never know for sure when I pass on an award…so enjoy knowing you are nominated and have a great weekend:)
    
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  - Mike on January 4, 2014 at 5:42 pm said:
    
    This is a classy response. Thank you for this.
    
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  - Hot Rod Cowgirl on January 4, 2014 at 6:06 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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catskillblogger on January 4, 2014 at 8:21 pm said:

It might be related to a bird in paradise.

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- Mike on January 4, 2014 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  As the talented Vincent replied earlier in this comment thread it is indeed a heliconia. A google search show that to be the case. Thanks.
  
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  - catskillblogger on January 4, 2014 at 9:40 pm said:
    
    I’m not very flower literate so I had no idea of the “technical” name but hey, I consider it a win!
    
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  - Mike on January 4, 2014 at 9:42 pm said:
    
    And well you should. It was, and remains, a win.
    
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Maimunah Subagio on June 13, 2014 at 8:43 pm said:

It is Orange Canna I believe.

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- Mike on June 13, 2014 at 9:02 pm said:
  
  Fair enough. Thanks.
  
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