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Orange Pin Cushion Flower
The Leucospermum Erubescens, or Pin Cushion Flower, is an evergreen shrub, and the Orange variety is one of 50 species that are native to Zimbabwe and South Afr...
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The Leucospermum Erubescens, or Pin Cushion Flower, is an evergreen shrub, and the Orange variety is one of 50 species that are native to Zimbabwe and South Africa. This is a really cool looking flower, and appropriately named! ; )
This photo was taken at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum garden, in Santa Cruz, California
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This photo was taken at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum garden, in Santa Cruz, California
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Winner in Orange and Yellow the Perfect Color Combination Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Nature in Full Bloom Photo Challenge
Winner in Unique Flowers Photo Challenge
Winner in Weeds or Wildflowers Photo Challenge
Winner in Unusual and Beautiful Flowers Photo Challenge
People's Choice in My Best Shots Photo Challenge
Peer Award
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Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
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Pamelabole
May 27, 2017
Thank you.....it really was pretty, especailly when so many were in bloom. Thanks again for commenting, much appreciated!!!! : )
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trainwoman
June 04, 2017
I thought it was fireworks at first glance....fantastic flowers and capture
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mcampi
July 01, 2017
Excellent example of what can be done with creativity and and color that pops. You nailed it. Congrats.
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Zilyram
August 14, 2017
Love this, one of our botanical gardens has lots of South African plants and think this one was just dying off last visit, must go when it is flowering season :)
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Pamelabole
August 14, 2017
Thank you!! It really is a unique and beautiful flower! I hope it is in bloom on your next visit! : )
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ChelseaLaneCreations
January 12, 2018
these are so beautiful...you have captured natures fireworks! well done
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creativedgepagan
January 25, 2018
Beautiful composition and colors. From far away I thought it was fireworks.
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Pamelabole
January 25, 2018
Thank you for the kind comment! And if it isn't nicknamed the "firework" flower....it should be! ; )
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Pamelabole
February 22, 2018
Awwww....thank you!! And thank you for creating it! Have fun with it, you have so many gorgeous entries to pick from!! : )
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mihrt
October 12, 2018
Boy you are really doing well in the Photo Challenges ! Congrats on WINNER in Weeds or Wildflowers Photo Challenge August 2018 ! and UNUSUAL AND BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS Photo Challenge in May 2018!!!
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Pamelabole
October 13, 2018
Hahaha.....so lucky you mean! You should have seen all of the gorgeous submittals! But thank you!! : )
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sigridbh
July 14, 2020
Fantastic capture and colors. I have seen these ‘pin cushions’ which I consider beautiful tropical flowers, in South Africa. Did not realize that they were Wildflowers...
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Pamelabole
July 14, 2020
Thank you so much! On Safari we saw them growing in the wild, so I think that would make them so. But no matter, I agree they are beautiful! : )
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carolcardillo
August 13, 2020
Saw this in a contest, loved it, and oh, it's yours... No surprise, there! Beautiful work.
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Eddieuuu071
September 12, 2020
Congratulations on your 5th place finish in The wonderful Blooms challenge! 👏👏👏
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JayneBug
October 01, 2020
The colors pop and are a perfect combination of yellow and orange. Beautiful detail and so unique. Congratulations on your award winning image and capture!
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Pamelabole
October 01, 2020
Aww...thank you so, so much!! Very honored, especially with all of the amazing entries! : )
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mcampi
October 01, 2020
Congrats on a wonderful shot and a well deserved win in the Orange challenge..
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