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Leica 50mm Summicron-R f/2 with Leica Elpro V1a, mounted on Olympus E-PM1.
These stems are for Mexican Birds of Paradise flowers in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
This image was taken from an observation dock on Lake Sybelia in front of the bird sanctuary in Maitland, Florida. The gazebo is provided for visitors to observe ducks and other birds on the wing. On this day it was warm and the birds were mostly settled in for the afternoon but the dragonflies were out in force. The one above was taking a short rest on the surface of a lily pad floating on the lakes surface. The water is surprisingly clear as you can see the stem of the lily pad reaching deep into the water for the bottom of the lake.
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Organic and otherworldly and an evolution of the Venetian series, Dale Chihuly's Ikebana pieces are inspired by the Japanese art of flower arrangement. They feature long-stemmed flowers and leaves of glass, presented dramatically in vase-like vessels.
The 'Reflections on Nature' Exhibition is at Kew until the 27th October.
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I photographed this scene in the early afternoon light while visiting Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, FL. I love all the stems and beautiful vibrant flowers as the sun highlighted them.
Graptosedum 'Alpenglow' (aka 'Bronze' or 'Vera Higgins'): Brilliant pink leaves, shading from light rose to deep coral. The stems can grow long and start to bend and trail, with leaves growing on the full length of the stems. It can also be kept more compact with regular pruning (How to Fix Overgrown Succulents). It is a strong grower that can eventually form thick clusters in a range of sunset tones. This cultivar is likely a hybrid of Graptopetalum paraguayense x Sedum stahlii.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings and mature leaves.
Biscayne Park FL
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Surely one of the most alien-looking plants on the planet!
This is in the Temperate House at Kew Gardens.
Three rose stems in water in a three sided glass vase. Other stems are reflections.
Shot with Profoto 600 overhead and to camera left. Metered with Sekonic 358 but underexposed by two stops. Image cropped in post.