Sunday 8 August 2010

Sunday's Window


Sunday Morning
Rose of Sharon

blooming

on my
windowsill

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Thanks to
Sue of "A Brush With Color"
I now know the name
of this flower -
click on the leaf
to see Sue's blog!

Images
© 2010 by Merisi

16 comments:

  1. It's a hibiscus. A double-hibiscus to be exact. Usually they grow in tropical climates so I'm very surprised you found one. Love the simplicity of your blog and the photos.

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  2. ... Yes, hibiscus .. a Rose of Sharon would never bloom on such a small plant. Beware not to rotate the pot, or the buds will fall off. Enjoy .. beautiful.

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  3. Rose of Sharon and hibiscus are quite similar and probably related. Here in the North Carolina mountains, Rose of Sharon (single blooms) grows like a weed. Hisbiscus would have to be brought inside for the winter.

    Whatever you have, it's beautiful. And the shot of the leaf is the best of all!

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  4. So glad to have discovered your blog. I am so hoping to visit Vienna one day. Your pictures are beautiful... thank you

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  5. I DO think yours is a hibiscus, Merisi. They are very similar, but ours blooms literally as a tree. I love this--you're very sweet to link your flower. Your photos are exquisite, as always. Isn't that beautiful, so translucent the way the sun literally comes through these.

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  6. Well, whatever it is, I love these shots, especially the single leaf. Beautiful eye candy with coffee Sunday morning.....thanks!

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  7. Hi Merisi, I love the way you have capture the hibiscus with the backlighting. It is very effective.
    I have enjoyed your other posts as well.
    I love the way you portray Vienna. It looks like such a romantic city with a colourful history.

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  8. A very charming window, beautiful flower, and I love that little collection of glass on the windowsill too!

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  9. Whatever it is, you captured it beautifully! I love how the backlight blows through the petals and leaves....what a talent you have with that camera, Merisi.
    Happy Sunday,
    ~Allie

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  10. Thank you all for your kind comments and to Anonymous for correcting my mistake in misnaming the flower!

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  11. Stunning capture with backlighting, Merisi. It was good to see you over at my blog again. Thanks. Have a wonderful week. Jo

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  12. Merisi, this is one of your posts that just seems to call out to many parts of the globe.

    I clicked over to tell Sue that I do remember my mom having a Rose of Sharon in her Virginia garden.

    Vicki Lane had added more good info from North Carolina.

    Here in New York... all this makes me long for a garden.

    Best wishes.

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  13. Very lovely and delicate.

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  14. Delightful photos Merisi!
    Commentors are so hel[ful vwhen it comes to names of plants...
    LL

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  15. What a lovely way to view the world outside your window, Merisi ... it's absolutely stunning. I love your "frazzled" little fellow in today's post, too. He's adorable!

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