Saturday, January 22, 2011

Shadow Shot Sunday & TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ Eucalyptus macrocarpa


Like a sea anemone, the petals of Australia's largest flowered
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus macrocarpa, seem to wave and feel
around for something to capture.


Here is the whole flower, some 3-4" wide and a very spectacular
bloom. It is a native of Western Australia and, although we have
two small trees in our park, they do struggle in our very dry climate.



Thanks to HEY HARRIET for the Shadow Shot meme, and
Luiz Santilly Jr. For TODAY'S FLOWERS.

Both memes can be accessed through the relevant Logos at the side.

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32 comments:

  1. DinaJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    A huge flower, 4", wow.
    It does look more like a sea creature.

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  2. Ces AdorioJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! It gives true meaning to the Latin MACROCARPA, indeed! I would love to see a specimen in real life and draw it! OMG! This is fantastic. I love unique plants like this. Thank you. TSUP!!!

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  3. The Weaver of GrassJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Flowers in close up are always exquisite.

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  4. RalphJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    The strong W.A. sun can be overbearing, just enough to affect life itself. Despite the mighty solar orb, the plant offers still delicate shadows as the pistils dance in the hot wind. The flower defies the elements as it sits proudly and beautiful...

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  5. Sylvia KJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    What a flower it is! And what delightful shadow shots! I love them, Arija, and the gorgeous color! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I didn't realise that there were flowering eucalyptus!! Super photos.

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  7. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful shadow shots.

    Soft shade of shadows at Nostalgic Marvelingplease come and see. Have a great weekend!

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  8. GaelynJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    It really does look like a sea anemone.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Fantastically tall plant. I love the delicate shadow it casts with its petals, which look more like tentacles!

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  10. Alissa NicolauJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    What an awesome bloom! We don't have anything quite like it here in upstate, NY.

    Happy weekend! Alissa

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  11. Dulçe ♥January 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    WOW this is magnifique!

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  12. agreenearthJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What beautiful images.

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  13. EG CameraGirlJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I didn't know that some eucalyptus bloom! What an education blogging can be. :)

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  14. SarahJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    What an amazing flower!

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  15. robin.January 22, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    beautiful shadows...thanks for including the whole flower...very impressive.

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  16. Bella SinclairJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I I had no idea that the eucalyptus produced flowers! Wow, that is an amazing flower. And oh my, your sky was on fire in the post below!

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  17. KarenJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  18. Ces AdorioJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Arija, I had this suspicion that my mother had twins all over the world. I am meeting their daughters and sons now! I love you. TSUP!

    I also have a feeling sometimes that you and I belong to the same family.

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  19. MaryJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    That's a big flower...and very pretty color.

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  20. SueJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    certainly like an anemone. I'd never thought of them like that before. Beautiful.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    i've never seen anything like that before - amazing! you did a wonderful job with catching its shadows.

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  22. Digital Flower PicturesJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Very cool flower. I like the color.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    very interesting flower. is it fragrant?

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  24. Hootin AnniJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    At first glance I thought it was a jelly fish ...what a gorgeous, and very unusual flower.

    SHELL SHADOW

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/shadowy-existence-amongst-dust.html


    Hope your weekend has been treating you well.

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  25. RajeshJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful flower. I have not seen it before.

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  26. DeniseinVAJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    So exotic looking and so beautiful. Thank you Arija, I leave your blog smiling :)

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  27. Johnny NutcaseJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    awesome, it IS like an anemone, very very cool! and huge! what's it smell like?

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    When your page loaded, I thought I was looking at the picture of a shell-fish! Amazing and beautiful!

    Thank you for your comment on my blog...yes, my boys are doing fine.
    hope you have a great week!

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  29. BeckyJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a gorgeous color, and what an amazing flower. I would love to see it. Does it have scent?
    B.

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  30. GizelleJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    i've never seen one like that before....true it's pretty huge!

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  31. LarryJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    How very unique! L

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  32. JimJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    That's cool.

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