Thematic Tiny Flowers

Mike L · 09-26-2021, 01:11 AM - **2 Likes**

A couple of local wild orchids shot with a Pentax F 100mm macro on a K3

Canberra spider orchid

Leopard orchid

**Tonytee** · 09-26-2021, 02:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Milkweed, eh? Confession, I have never observed the flowers close-up, no wonder I didn't recognize them! We do have a native milkweed here, but that species isn't native. Popular planting for butterfly gardens, I'll have to pay closer attention!

Unfortunately, the Monarch population is rapidly dwindling. The female lays her eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants. The more we plant, hopefully the longer the Monarchs

will survive.

)

Tonytee

OrchidJulie · 09-26-2021, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Unfortunately, the Monarch population is rapidly dwindling. The female lays her eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants. The more we plant, hopefully the longer the Monarchs

will survive.

)

Tonytee

Indeed. We have a population of them in Florida, some resident, some migratory. I don't think I've ever seen any in the Miami area, certainly not in this neighborhood, but butterfly gardens are popular here. Hopefully the folks who cultivate them include milkweed in the plantings. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has an outdoor butterfly garden plot for all the native species, as well as an enclosed conservatory for exotics.

**jersey** · 09-28-2021, 03:21 AM - **1 Like**

Wyżlin (Antirrhinum)

**jersey** · 10-02-2021, 06:41 AM - **1 Like**

Trójsklepka tajwańska (Tricyrtis formosana)

**Geodude** · 10-03-2021, 06:14 AM - **1 Like**

Bursting Forth

OrchidJulie · 12-06-2021, 10:29 AM

Euphorbia leucocephala...a wide shot of the shrub and a tight shot of the flowers. Note that the white parts are bracts, modified leaves...the actual flowers are the itty-bitty star shapes in the center. This thing started out in a 6 inch pot about two years ago, it is now taking over the side of my shed. Due for some heavy pruning when it finishes blooming!

Attached Images

View Picture EXIF

View Picture EXIF

**Tonytee** · 12-06-2021, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Euphorbia leucocephala...a wide shot of the shrub and a tight shot of the flowers. Note that the white parts are bracts, modified leaves...the actual flowers are the itty-bitty star shapes in the center. This thing started out in a 6 inch pot about two years ago, it is now taking over the side of my shed. Due for some heavy pruning when it finishes blooming!

Absolutely beautiful, Julie. What more can one say? Absolutely beautiful indeed.

What a joy.

Tonytee

OrchidJulie · 12-07-2021, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Absolutely beautiful, Julie. What more can one say? Absolutely beautiful indeed.

What a joy.

Tonytee

Thanks, Tony. It is beautiful, but it's taking over a big chunk of the yard, so I'll have to rein it in...but not until it finishes flowering!

**Tonytee** · 02-12-2022, 06:00 PM

Taken with: Canon EOS Rebel T5 body with a Canon EF-S 55~250mm, IS, II Lens.

Many thanks for viewing.

Tony

**jersey** · 03-12-2022, 02:05 PM

With K-3 Mk III and HD DA 35mm Limited

**jersey** · 03-31-2022, 01:41 PM

Pierwiosnek, or Primula with K-3 Mk III and HD 70mm Ltd

**Crooski** · 04-10-2022, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

Violets along the street side

**Geodude** · 04-11-2022, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Mimosa

**Tonytee** · 04-11-2022, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Geodude

Mimosa

A really beautiful shot. Thanks so much for sharing.

Tony

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Macro Bee, another butterfly, tiny flowers	Paleo Pete	Post Your Photos!	6	06-12-2010 10:09 PM
Macro Tiny flowers with FA 100/2.8+ext tube	Ash	Post Your Photos!	9	10-21-2009 09:13 PM
tiny flowers	dcmsox2004	Post Your Photos!	7	04-14-2009 04:43 AM
Feb flowers bring March Flowers....	Timtast1c	Post Your Photos!	16	03-16-2009 03:20 PM
Tiny Tiny tiny!	rmtagg	Post Your Photos!	11	03-24-2008 05:18 AM

09-26-2021, 01:11 AM - 2 Likes	#1501
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	A couple of local wild orchids shot with a Pentax F 100mm macro on a K3 Canberra spider orchid Leopard orchid

09-26-2021, 02:42 AM - 2 Likes	#1502
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,446	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Milkweed, eh? Confession, I have never observed the flowers close-up, no wonder I didn't recognize them! We do have a native milkweed here, but that species isn't native. Popular planting for butterfly gardens, I'll have to pay closer attention! Unfortunately, the Monarch population is rapidly dwindling. The female lays her eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants. The more we plant, hopefully the longer the Monarchs will survive. ) Tonytee

09-26-2021, 07:00 AM	#1503
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Tonytee Unfortunately, the Monarch population is rapidly dwindling. The female lays her eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants. The more we plant, hopefully the longer the Monarchs will survive. ) Tonytee Indeed. We have a population of them in Florida, some resident, some migratory. I don't think I've ever seen any in the Miami area, certainly not in this neighborhood, but butterfly gardens are popular here. Hopefully the folks who cultivate them include milkweed in the plantings. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has an outdoor butterfly garden plot for all the native species, as well as an enclosed conservatory for exotics.

09-28-2021, 03:21 AM - 1 Like	#1504
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	Wyżlin (Antirrhinum)

10-02-2021, 06:41 AM - 1 Like	#1505
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	Trójsklepka tajwańska (Tricyrtis formosana)

12-06-2021, 08:31 PM	#1508
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,446	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Euphorbia leucocephala...a wide shot of the shrub and a tight shot of the flowers. Note that the white parts are bracts, modified leaves...the actual flowers are the itty-bitty star shapes in the center. This thing started out in a 6 inch pot about two years ago, it is now taking over the side of my shed. Due for some heavy pruning when it finishes blooming! Absolutely beautiful, Julie. What more can one say? Absolutely beautiful indeed. What a joy. Tonytee

12-07-2021, 06:46 AM	#1509
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Tonytee Absolutely beautiful, Julie. What more can one say? Absolutely beautiful indeed. What a joy. Tonytee Thanks, Tony. It is beautiful, but it's taking over a big chunk of the yard, so I'll have to rein it in...but not until it finishes flowering!

03-12-2022, 02:05 PM	#1511
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	With K-3 Mk III and HD DA 35mm Limited

03-31-2022, 01:41 PM	#1512
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	Pierwiosnek, or Primula with K-3 Mk III and HD 70mm Ltd

04-11-2022, 01:57 PM	#1515
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,446	Originally posted by Geodude Mimosa A really beautiful shot. Thanks so much for sharing. Tony

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search