Monday, December 14, 2009

Macro Monday : Poinsettia

There are about one hundred different varieties of Poinsettia, red is still the most popular.   The flowers are actually the tiny clusters in the center, the most colorful part of any poinsettia is it's bracts.  I heard a story a long time ago..that the Poinsettia was a "Ho Hum" kind of plant until Johnny Carsons set designers lined some up along the stage..once everyone saw the plant..they all wanted one.  Check out more macros at Sunday Stills:)

  
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  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    That is a really pretty picture Connie. I think poinsettias are so pretty but I can never keep them for very long. My 5th grade school teacher had a home next door to the church I attended. Every Christmas for my entire life, she had the biggest, prettiest poinsettia in her big picture window for everyone to see. I haven't thought about that in years until seeing your picture just now!

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  2. BrendaDecember 14, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I love the deep red color!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    super pretty :)

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  4. Dot ODecember 15, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    This is beautiful!! I just purchased two poinsettias and I am hoping to keep them alive and colorful through the Christmas season. Thanks for the info on the plant too!

    Wonderful macro photo!

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  5. SunnyDecember 15, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Really beautiful, gorgeous color.
    Sunny :)

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  6. Laughing Orca RanchDecember 15, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Just lovely photo of the flowers. Hardly anyone ever looks at the center of the poinsettia.

    We never bring any home because I've read they are dangerous if pets eat them. They are so colorful and festive, though.

    ~Lisa

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  7. EdDecember 15, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Great shot! I feel like a dork since I forgot to get my mom one when I was home last week.:-(

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  8. DayPhotoDecember 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    This was a great post. I love the photo, you did a good job.

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/

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  9. AnonymousDecember 16, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful!!!
    That's OK Ed, I bought my own. LOL

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  10. L. D. December 18, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    It is such a beautiful shot. My wife has a thing about them in the house with dogs, so we don't have them anymore. I have fake ones. Your shot turned out perfect.

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  11. flowerweaverDecember 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Pretty! In South Texas where it never freezes Poinsettias grow larger than people's houses. That's an amazing sight.

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I love your comments! I am glad you stopped by! Connie

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