During a photo shoot yesterday…with my hibiscus plant…I was initially focused (no pun intended) on the bright yellow flowers that had just opened up. I have discovered that they don’t last long. Each bloom makes an appearance for only a day or two. I’ve only been in charge of this plant for a week (it was a gift) and found out the hard way…thinking oh that’s so pretty in the afternoon light, I’ll take a picture tomorrow. By the next day, the bloom would be folded inward – closed for the season.
However, yesterday afternoon I acted in the moment. The sunlight hit the flowers on display as I rotated and moved the pot off the shelf chasing the light in the living room. When I put the plant back, I glanced down and noticed a single bud that never made it to the blossom stage (or was long past it, I have no idea what went on before I received Ms. H). It had fallen off the plant and was resting on the shelf, alone and forgotten. I couldn’t look away. So, before the glories of yellow hibiscus flowers appear on Macro Monday, behold the lonely former or almost-a-bud.
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This is an exquisite and extraordinary image, OLU. That bud got lucky, after all.
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Thank you! It was a lucky moment for us both. 🙂
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That is an interesting photo. I love the shadow or is it a reflection?
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Thank you. It is actually both a shadow and a reflection, which is what caught my attention. It is resting on clear plexiglass that covers the shelf – which sits in front of a window!
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A perfect recipe for the perfect photo!
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I agree! It was a cool discovery. 🙂
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An amazing discovery indeed. And by looking at it, makes me feel a bit sad.
As for hibiscus photos, you can capture them in their glory before the evening.
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Thank you. I felt that way too. Good tip about an evening photo!
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