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Old 07-03-2009, 10:49 AM
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For One Night Only!!!

I've been expecting this bud to open for the last couple of days.
And here it is....
For One Night Only!!
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:10 AM
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Great pictures Jeanette, I hope it's not one of those once every ten years flowers.

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Old 07-03-2009, 11:19 AM
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Great pics JJJ now tell us a bit of background please , i,m all ears.
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:29 AM
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Kev, its just an ordinary garden variety cactus.
She had 2 flowers at once the other week and I missed them, so I'm happy to catch this one.
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Old 07-03-2009, 12:11 PM
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Excellent field craft JJJ – you have captured a remarkable and beautiful event so very well. I’m looking forward to seeing your debut in one of David Attenborough’s documentaries!

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Old 07-03-2009, 12:39 PM
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Nice shots Jeanette...

I like these types of plants that flower only once every so often. It makes you wonder what they're up to the rest of the time???
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Old 07-03-2009, 12:39 PM
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Great pics Jeanette,

Pic 3, I can almost feel the flower texture! Nice.


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Old 07-03-2009, 12:49 PM
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almost reminds me of the moon flower in Dennis the mennis
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Old 07-03-2009, 04:02 PM
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Old 07-03-2009, 04:05 PM
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The funniest thing about it was the way the stem and bud grew from the plant.
Very phallic. The kids couldn't go past it without giggling.
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Old 07-03-2009, 04:07 PM
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Had a play...just to bring the levels up a bit.

Did a little selective dodge and burning in CS3, some selective colour adjustment, little sharpening and a slightly tighter crop. Hope it hasn't come out too bright on your screen?

What a beautiful flower
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