The Peacock Flower shrubs are in full bloom in my apartment complex these days. The showy blossoms are of different colors. I focused on this yellow one. The bright stamens extending away from the corolla seemed to make a nice composition to me. These actually bloom in clusters, but I focused on a single one. Experimenting with different camera settings, I wanted it to look as if it was emerging out of darkness. The shot was taken in broad daylight, I hope you like it.
Scientific name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Common Names: Peacock Flower, Barbados pride, Dwarf Poinciana, Barbados Flower-Fence, Red bird-of-paradise
Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae (bean Family)
Today's Flowers
Jan 8, 2012
Peacock Flower
Posted by Indrani at 08:08
Labels: flowers, Salarpuria Silverwoods, yellow
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Wow, this is a gorgeous flower!
Such long stamens!
A lovely shot Indrani!
Wonderful! I've shot this flower several times but never like this. You've inspired me to try out angles that now come to mind! Those stamens look spectacular!
awwww! very pretty! and its yellow, love the color!
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It's a beautiful flower and you captured it in such wonderful light.
Gorgeous, I like it!
Such an exquisite flower, Indrani! And I love the way you have captured it! Wonderful light indeed! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
That's the way to unleash your creativity and put your personal stamp on this image!
beautiful
wow, what a gorgeous shot! beautiful details.
wow, this is really pretty. first time i'm seeing it and hearing about it.
That is so beautiful!
Foto-Poesie vom Feinsten! Wunderschön liebe Indrani...
Herzlichen Dank für Deine Rezension zu meinen fotos aus Locarno...
Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
That flower is gorgeous, it has 11 tongues, lol.
Gorgeous shot, love your composition!
I love it! So beautiful!
Hugs
SueAnn
This is just terrific
Fantastic shot. The perspective is wonderful.
Gorgeous! The composition of this great, beautiful shot! Happy New Year!
This photo is amazing in its beauty and technical aspects. I have never seen an all yellow one. They don't grow around here.
Beautiful shot.
Gorgeous Indrani! :)
Wish you a lovley week! :)
Like a strange sea creature!
I like this photo very much. You did an excellent job with the color and composition. I can see how this flower got its name.
Gorgeous bloom!
Creeping Phlox, have a nice week ahead!
lovely!! have seen this flower before but didnt know its name... and i wonder why a yellow flower got the name!
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wonderful shot Ind!
Gorgeous flower ! I think I have never seen it !
I love this delightful frame for a beautiful flower. Greetings.
I have never seen a peacock flower before! That is beautiful!
Lovely bloom. I tried at some of the wild flowers which I shall share soon.
Lovely!
just BeAuTiFuL!!!!!!
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