Petal Power. Apricot Hibiscus
by Connie Fox
Title
Petal Power. Apricot Hibiscus
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
Gorgeous full-frame macro photo of a single double-ruffled apricot-colored hibiscus blossom in a Houston, Texas, garden after the rain. The subject is filled with raindrops, or what look like morning dewdrops. Fresh and lovely, conveying the feeling of an abstract, and cropped to the equivalent of a 5x7 with larger sizes available.
Hibiscus is in the mallow family, Malvaceae, sometimes called rose mallow. A large vivid flower often made into tea or worn in the hair, and the symbol of many nations, hibiscus bloom daily in spring and summer in tropical or subtropical areas around the world. This double-ruffled apricot hibiscus plant bloomed the day after Thanksgiving 2015. The potted plant thrives outdoors in the state of Texas, where the climate is subtropical. More hibiscus flower images can be found in my Flowers and Plants Gallery.
Copyright 2015-24 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Nikon D7100, macro lens
FEATURED in Greeting Cards For All Occasions, November 2015, and Forward Exposure, December 2015. Featured by Premium FAA Artists, February 2016, and Images That Excite You and Museum Quality Images, June 2017. Featured on the homepage of Visions of Spring | Glances of Summer, and Showcasing the South, September 2019; Art District, May 15, 2023; The Meandering Photographer, The Art Workshop, and Global Flowers Photography, USA Photographers, 10 Plus, and Orange Euphoria, November 2023.
OTHER HONORS: Hot Shot of the Week (November 26, 2023) in the Orange Euphoria group—displayed prominently on the group homepage and pinned to the Orange Euphoria Pinterest board, which serves as a "Best of the Best" of the group. Special thanks to Rahdne Zola, administrator, for choosing and honoring my work.
A TOP FINISHER in the Flowers For Mom Photo Contest, May 2019, and Pillows for Home Décor, September 2019 Thanks for the votes!
Petal Power
Apricot Hibiscus Macro by Connie Fox
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November 28th, 2015
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Comments (28)
Christopher James 24 Days Ago
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 Views on One Image Group's Special Features Nominations For Promotion #28 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views on One Image Group....L/F/Tw
Dora Stork 26 Days Ago
Nominating this fabulous artwork for a special feature on the 1000 view group. LFP
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Petal Power Apricot Hibiscus composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved Hot Shot Feature of the Week! F/L
Lorraine Palumbo
Beautiful work Connie. Congratulations on your Orange Euphoria HOT SHOT of the week!
Jurgen Lorenzen
A wonderful floral portrait, Connie, congratulations on your Orange Euphoria HOT SHOT of the week honors!
VIVA Anderson
Connie, Congratulations for your HOT SHOT of the week/ Orange Euphoria group, and compliments, kudos..this is a gorgeous capture.........fav............VIVA
Connie Fox replied:
What a lovely comment, Viva. Thank you very much for every word of appreciation.
Sharon W
Congratulations on your HOT SHOT of the Week in Orange Euphoria! Fabulous macro capture, beautiful photo art!
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Sharon! I find macros especially exciting to process and enjoy. They keep on giving with all their new little discoveries!
Rahdne Zola
Connie, such beautiful textures and folds in this floral composition! It's the Orange Euphoria HOT SHOT of the week! Fav/pinned! Congratulations!
Connie Fox replied:
Rahdne, I was so surprised and grateful to learn of this honor. Thank you very much for choosing my work and for your kind words.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 11-15-2023)
Connie Fox
Pamela Williams, thank you so much for the honor of a homepage feature for this new member of the Art District group!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding macro composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest ELEGANT FLORAL MACRO - PHOTOGRAPHY
Gary F Richards
Spectacular capture and artwork! Fl …voted in Extraordinary Beauty contest!
Connie Fox replied:
Gary, thank you so much for your vote, fave, and like. I always appreciate your support!
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations Connie! Your excellent photograph has been featured on the homepage of the Showcasing The South group. L
Connie Fox
Thank you, Dora Caputo, for the lovely homepage feature in your group, Visions of Spring . . . Glances of Summer.
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful color and detail Connie!!...L
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Donna! It's always so good to hear from you. Glad you like this image!
Connie Fox
Delynn Addams, thank you for the honor of having this image featured in your fine group, Museum Quality Images. I'm thrilled!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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