Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Please discuss and share additional photos on this thread.
Have Fun!!!
Have Fun!!!
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John In Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Three very different cacti with lots of flowers:
--ian
Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Good morning dear cacti friends,
many flowers in a pot - what is the fascination?
Little essay on the subject. . .
Is it the symmetry of the arrangement on the plant, as in this Euphorbia
50283
or perhaps the contrast between successful plant body and blossoms-Euphorbia
24596
Prominent is also the color of flowers to be very simple, a single flower would be less attractive,
50269
Simple flowers in large numbers, almost acting as a large flower, the color comes back here Crassula
56507
The large number alone is probably not attractive, but these Mammillaria is blooming beautifully.
49763
Simple, large number, even - here as wreaths - arranged, perhaps even more beautiful Mammillaria
50315
If those features then there's color. . . Mammillaria
31257
Yes because the fascination of many flowers already explained to some extent.
But also plays the knowledge of the plant matter?
Flowers on a large old plant, does that make the appeal?
Turbinicarpus jaunergii
43340
Or as in this Ariocarpus, is it the flowers or the flowers on a Ariocarpus?
43393
Sure, the multicolor of the flower plays a role, plain striped flowers on einemTurbinicarpus
49620
Multicolor, large number, striking colors, Aylostera
50969
The way of photography, same Aylostera in a different light
51254
But are the compact flowers in bold colors are not much "beautiful", Sulcorebutia
51021
This combination of flowers in contrasting colors to the body of the plant, captivating - isn´t it?
49947
The whole with signal-color, or better yet striking as in this Sulcorebutia?
49785
The spines plays with in, and then a contrasting bloom. . . Mammillaria
31256
Is also somewhat "modern", yellow flowers with less contrast to the many-headed plant, Dolichothele
56762
Does the size of the bloom affect us, Echinocereus
53159
Many large flowers, colored or multicolored strong, these are the most beautiful pictures with many flowers?
Cleistocactus Hybriden
56208
56210
But perhaps also the simple, monochromatic flowers from stones grow at its best. . .
Lithops
42951
Best regards
K.W.
P.S. tomorrow the rest of the flowers from the 28th of May in the member topics.
many flowers in a pot - what is the fascination?
Little essay on the subject. . .
Is it the symmetry of the arrangement on the plant, as in this Euphorbia
50283
or perhaps the contrast between successful plant body and blossoms-Euphorbia
24596
Prominent is also the color of flowers to be very simple, a single flower would be less attractive,
50269
Simple flowers in large numbers, almost acting as a large flower, the color comes back here Crassula
56507
The large number alone is probably not attractive, but these Mammillaria is blooming beautifully.
49763
Simple, large number, even - here as wreaths - arranged, perhaps even more beautiful Mammillaria
50315
If those features then there's color. . . Mammillaria
31257
Yes because the fascination of many flowers already explained to some extent.
But also plays the knowledge of the plant matter?
Flowers on a large old plant, does that make the appeal?
Turbinicarpus jaunergii
43340
Or as in this Ariocarpus, is it the flowers or the flowers on a Ariocarpus?
43393
Sure, the multicolor of the flower plays a role, plain striped flowers on einemTurbinicarpus
49620
Multicolor, large number, striking colors, Aylostera
50969
The way of photography, same Aylostera in a different light
51254
But are the compact flowers in bold colors are not much "beautiful", Sulcorebutia
51021
This combination of flowers in contrasting colors to the body of the plant, captivating - isn´t it?
49947
The whole with signal-color, or better yet striking as in this Sulcorebutia?
49785
The spines plays with in, and then a contrasting bloom. . . Mammillaria
31256
Is also somewhat "modern", yellow flowers with less contrast to the many-headed plant, Dolichothele
56762
Does the size of the bloom affect us, Echinocereus
53159
Many large flowers, colored or multicolored strong, these are the most beautiful pictures with many flowers?
Cleistocactus Hybriden
56208
56210
But perhaps also the simple, monochromatic flowers from stones grow at its best. . .
Lithops
42951
Best regards
K.W.
P.S. tomorrow the rest of the flowers from the 28th of May in the member topics.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
That Rebutia Heliosa on the Contest 80 page is that good , it's does'nt look like a catus. It looks like a pot with flames coming out of it.
" Top Notch "
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I do like Neoporteria too . Do like seeing a big old plant with fireworks erupting from the top of the plant.
" Top Notch "
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I do like Neoporteria too . Do like seeing a big old plant with fireworks erupting from the top of the plant.
Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Great photos so far, everyone! K.W., What a great selection of photos in your photo essay. Beautiful - every one of them!
John In Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Looks like I should keep all my Lithops in one pot for a more spectacular display
--ian
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Very nice display, K.W.!
A cactus and succulent collector who especially likes Ariocarpus. …Though I have a bit of everything! Want some pictures? See my flickr! I also do art and such.
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
@ K.W. - With these as the photos for the discussion thread , I shudder to think about the one you'll enter into the competition. (I haven't looked yet!)
Catch a falling star--but don't try it with a cactus!
Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Good morning fanaticactus,fanaticactus wrote:@ K.W. - With these as the photos for the discussion thread , I shudder to think about the one you'll enter into the competition. (I haven't looked yet!)
I post it allready - a very nice plants with lovely flowers - but not a "winner".
But winning is not the goal for me. Discussion and fun with cactus friends, that's the best!
Thank You!by gemhunter178 » Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:20 am
Very nice display, K.W.!
"Yes Sir" You should!!!by iann » Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:54 am
Looks like I should keep all my Lithops in one pot for a more spectacular display
I cultivate some Lithops in trays 20 x 20 cm, I think they like it. . .
Thank You very much John!!!by John C » Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:21 am
Great photos so far, everyone! K.W., What a great selection of photos in your photo essay. Beautiful - every one of them!
And You are right; "great photos so far, everyone!
Best wishes guys,
K.W.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Just to add to this excellent thread of "alternate " selections that really exhibits the problem we collectively have in picking ONE photo.
A near botanical neighbor to my contest selection, and blooming at the same time.
Submatucana = Matucana, mamillaris - KK1638 n.n. Lumped by some authors into tuberculata but, because of differences in nectary and seed, considered by Bregmen as a possible intermediate between M. krahnii and M. formosa. Either way, another showy cluster. Cheers ... GeneS
A near botanical neighbor to my contest selection, and blooming at the same time.
Submatucana = Matucana, mamillaris - KK1638 n.n. Lumped by some authors into tuberculata but, because of differences in nectary and seed, considered by Bregmen as a possible intermediate between M. krahnii and M. formosa. Either way, another showy cluster. Cheers ... GeneS
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
What a fascinating cactus that is, Gene !
Catch a falling star--but don't try it with a cactus!
Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
My matucana has two at one time and I think that's plenty.
Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Great pictures of great plants everyone , it really is a joy to look at them.
A problem with this theme in terms of photography is, that if you want to picture the whole plant with all of the flowers on it you often have to cut back on the flower size pictured in the frame. And if you take a close up photo the great old plant is not pictured as a whole thing.
The solution could be a small and very floriferous plant .. but the appeal of a grand old clump is probably greater than every trick..?! Or how about trying an uncomon one (like for example an opuntia)
A problem with this theme in terms of photography is, that if you want to picture the whole plant with all of the flowers on it you often have to cut back on the flower size pictured in the frame. And if you take a close up photo the great old plant is not pictured as a whole thing.
The solution could be a small and very floriferous plant .. but the appeal of a grand old clump is probably greater than every trick..?! Or how about trying an uncomon one (like for example an opuntia)
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Just to prove that my entry in the contest is really an Ecer. palmeri and only one. 2 photos of May 2010:
Jordi
and to compete with Jens:
and a rare one:
Enough for today!
Jordi
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Re: Contest 80 : Dicussion and related Pictures
Another pic of a Neoporteria with fireworks ejecting from the top and yet more Fire on the bench with the Heliosa.
Echin palmeri is very nice. I find it funny it's leaning like that , but still a fantastic show of blooms.
Echin palmeri is very nice. I find it funny it's leaning like that , but still a fantastic show of blooms.