August 28, 2018August 29, 2018 Wordless Wednesday Hibiscus – Variations on a Theme Image converted to B&W in PhotoShop Elements 15 then post processed using Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 filters. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related
stevebethere Nice shots I like the colour and the comparisons, I always think the name Hibiscus is a funny name 🙂 Have an Hibiscustastic week 🙂 LikeLike Reply
DrillerAA Often times one has to wonder where a name originated and Hibiscus is definitely one of those times. LikeLike Reply
handmadejewelryhaven Ask and ye shall receive! I think Steve will find the origin more funny than the word itself….lol. hi·bis·cus Origin Latin, from Greek hibiskos, which Dioscorides identified with the marsh mallow. – Lisa LikeLike Reply
DrillerAA I supose the little things in the center of the bloom might resemble marshmallows, but the name & origin are humorus. LikeLike Reply
Alan Bates Beautiful shots! Every year when we visit the nurseries, we look at the Hibiscus plants but they are kind of pricey, but every year I have my camera, the photos are free!! Have a great weekend!! LikeLike Reply
DrillerAA My wife did the plant shopping so I have no idea what was paid for this showy plant, but I do like to photograph it. LikeLike Reply
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Wonderful flower closeup in color and b&w!
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Thank you.
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Nice shots I like the colour and the comparisons, I always think the name Hibiscus is a funny name 🙂
Have an Hibiscustastic week 🙂
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Often times one has to wonder where a name originated and Hibiscus is definitely one of those times.
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Ask and ye shall receive!
I think Steve will find the origin more funny than the word itself….lol.
hi·bis·cus
Origin
Latin, from Greek hibiskos, which Dioscorides identified with the marsh mallow.
– Lisa
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I supose the little things in the center of the bloom might resemble marshmallows, but the name & origin are humorus.
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Beautiful shots! Every year when we visit the nurseries, we look at the Hibiscus plants but they are kind of pricey, but every year I have my camera, the photos are free!!
Have a great weekend!!
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My wife did the plant shopping so I have no idea what was paid for this showy plant, but I do like to photograph it.
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