Red amaryllis and paperwhites

Thank you, Nandakumar, Binnur and David. Growing amaryllis is one of my loves, and I love sharing these images of their remarkable blooms with my friends on this forum.

And, Christina, thank you again for your commentary. It is always helpful.

Marie

With my camera and skills at pp I have found that if I underexpose it gets rid of the hot spots in the reds and oranges and brings out the details in the whites. Just how much underexposure is still hit and miss but hey it is a digital camera so no film wasted. :)

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No truer words were spoken.

Maire

This is round #4 for my Amaryllis "Red Pearl", despite the plant itself having been my dog Chase's snack a few weeks ago. This plant cost me $39 - which was a call to Animal Poison Control. An prompt application of a reversal agent and a few prayers took care of the dog. The plant is half eaten, tho. :mad:

http://i58.tinypic.com/2chrr0n.jpg

Dear reader, how does this image appeal to you? I wanted to show the texture and details in the emerging flower and the jacket.

Marie

Hi Marie,i like it,and you have managed it without blowing out your highlights,which is not easy with those shiny leaves,well done!

P.S. and not a tooth mark in sight:D

David.

LOLs. These show several.

http://i59.tinypic.com/i437gn.jpg

PS. I did trim the ragged edges.

Marie

Oops,i see what you mean lol:D as long as the dog is ok Marie,that's all that matters:)

David

Beautifully captured Marie, you certainly achieved your objective here. A good subject to take a series of the bud as it's opening and producing a triptych to show the different stages.

Grahame

Thank you for that idea, Grahame!!!

Things are still set up, so I can do just that.

Marie

Hi Marie,

Just to say truly lovely! I think you captured the detail and texture exceptionally, and also that the red and green colours look exceptionally true to real life (to my eyes). And that I love the black background.

PS If it makes you feel any better my cat loves to feast on my flowers, and I have to place them in out of reach at night, and whenever I'm not around.

Christina, we had a second go-round last weekend with philodendron. I wonder if it is separation anxiety, as I was home, in a different room, where he could not find me, both times. Now, when I move to a different room, either he goes with me, or I crate him.

Glad you liked the amaryllis buds.

Marie

Well Marie, thanks to you Corrine's Chico is blooming. Unfortunately this temporary job has me working 14 hours a day! I'll try to get a shot for you if I can. By the way, she repotted several others and now has an entire collection on the way!

Thank you so much for posting your beautiful images and encouraging others to take an interest in the Amaryllis. It is a real treat to watch it grow and blossom so beautifully!

Sorry to hear that... I bet it is. My dog when it was young consumed a remote control.. flowers are far healthier!

I adore your flowers!

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Christina, we had a second go-round last weekend with philodendron. I wonder if it is separation anxiety, as I was home, in a different room, where he could not find me, both times. Now, when I move to a different room, either he goes with me, or I crate him.

Glad you liked the amaryllis buds.

Marie

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Dear Christina,

Philodendron are also poisonous, and he ate quite a bit, so we had a second go-round with inducing vomiting. Scary.

Oh, Frank!!!!!

I am so glad to hear from you!!! I hope the job is going well. I am happy that Corrine's Chico is blooming. And I am glad she is expanding. As I said, I love Amaryllis because, in the winter when I suffer the most from the winter blahs, I can still "garden" and have my blooms.

Corrine may like this site:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/a...ishippeastrum/

Take pictures when you can,

Marie

Lovely bud photo, Marie; great series, for that matter. My one amaryllis just bloomed this week and is giving me great pleasure, as it has been for five years now. Your shots are making me think I should get some other varieties.

Sorry to hear about Chase and hope that second incident will be the last of his experimentations.

This series is really coming along.

Good morning, Jan!!!!

Yes, hopefully this is the last incident with the plants. The hanging ones with trailers are wound up out of reach. No more amaryllis on the floor, either. Ugh! Speaking of dogs, how is Stella?

John, thank you. Presenting these images has sort of evolved into a series, hasn't it? I have several more varieties getting ready to bloom this week, so stay tuned!

Marie

Hi Marie,

I was so enthralled with your new flower that I missed the poisonous bit. I'm very happy to hear that Chase is okay and hopefully he will stay away from your flowers from now on.

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Originally Posted by Marie Hass

Dear Christina,

Philodendron are also poisonous, and he ate quite a bit, so we had a second go-round with inducing vomiting. Scary.

Oh, Frank!!!!!

I am so glad to hear from you!!! I hope the job is going well. I am happy that Corrine's Chico is blooming. And I am glad she is expanding. As I said, I love Amaryllis because, in the winter when I suffer the most from the winter blahs, I can still "garden" and have my blooms.

Corrine may like this site:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/a...ishippeastrum/

Take pictures when you can,

Marie

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For Christina

I posted one just for you. Amaryllis "Exotic Star" Macro/detail.

I shot this with my 70-200 2.8 lens with my 550 closeup lens attached. Manual, 1/125 SS, F/11, ISO 800, FL 102.

http://i57.tinypic.com/2llc474.jpg

Dear readers, please tell me what you think of this Macro/detail. I almost think I will have to learn focus stacking one of these days.

Marie

Hi Marie,

Thank you so much. A beautiful flower, beautifully photographed, and truly a pleasure to view!

As always beautifully exposed and artistically composed. Exquisite detail in the stamen? (green pollen ends)

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Originally Posted by Marie Hass

For Christina

I posted one just for you. Amaryllis "Exotic Star" Macro/detail.

I shot this with my 70-200 2.8 lens with my 550 closeup lens attached. Manual, 1/125 SS, F/11, ISO 800, FL 102.

http://i57.tinypic.com/2llc474.jpg

Dear readers, please tell me what you think of this Macro/detail. I almost think I will have to learn focus stacking one of these days.

Marie

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