Floral Sensuality
A close-up flower shot taken in a Park in Singapore. It belongs to The Cannonball Tree (proper name:Couroupita guianensis) which is deciduous and large, 50-80 feet in its native lands.
The reason the tree is called cannonball is after flowering, large brown fruit balls are formed in the size and shape of cannonballs. The "fruit" inside the ball is said to have an unpleasant odor.
The flower of the Cannonball Tree has a waxy texture & is heavenly scented - a cross between a fine expensive perfume and a wonderful flower scent. The flowers are formed off unusual thick woody extensions that grow from the main brown scaly trunk bark of the tree and cascade down in large numbers.
I am always fascinated with this flower because of its soft sensual form & resembles an underwater plant.
12 Responses
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On 12 February 2008 Alexis Gerard gave props:
Fantastic image. You have my vote!!
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On 15 February 2008 Tyron Ryan Cruz gave props:
Very nice detail! This is definitely a fave!
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On 18 February 2008 B. Scott gave props:
it looks very similar to an anemone. beautiful!
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On 26 February 2008 Jan Hoffman gave props:
Beautifully done; love this one
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On 26 February 2008 George Henderson gave props:
nice one aswell
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On 27 February 2008 Marie Wilson gave props:
Great pic and text. Thanks. Yes!
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On 1 March 2008 Fraser Ross gave props:
You have me wanting to visit Singapore to see the marvelous flowers you shoot. Love your work.
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On 4 March 2008 Misko Kordic gave props:
got my vote
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On 11 March 2008 Jose Vásquez said:
cool shot!! voted!
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On 12 March 2008 John Linton gave props:
Gorgeous.
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On 20 March 2008 Mitra gave props:
Yeaaahhh..definitely!!
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On 19 June 2008 Watson Inglis said:
Just wow, very well done!!
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