Debbie's Photoblog
Cabbage tree in flower
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 18 November 2008 in Plant & Nature.
This is the flower of a native cabbage tree. An old wives tale is if the cabbage trees flower early we are in for a long hot summer
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
Kathryn from Warburton, Australia
oh i hope not for your sake - i hate the hot hot heat!! wonderful detail in this image!
18 Nov 2008 5:52am
@Kathryn: thanks very much Kathryn
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
You have captured this really well Jamesy! Such delicate flowers and it looks like the hot summer is on its way! Though its been a bit cooler today, but then its still Spring!
18 Nov 2008 5:57am
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
This is a lovely capture, and a beautiful flower. We have something in our garden which looks like the same thing, though it's not known here as a cabbage tree.
18 Nov 2008 6:35am
@dobbino: Cool would like to see a photo Rob
@Sylvain: thanks Sylvain for the comments and the visit
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
You know your camera gets very close and holds the details well. I honestly thought you must have another lense fot that shot the other day. My basic lense would not have got in that close on the wind vein.
18 Nov 2008 9:25am
@Maxine: Ok will let you away with that hehehe
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Stunning plant. I love the delicate lacy flowers against the sharp leaves.
18 Nov 2008 2:02pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Cracking shot Jamesy..Whats a long hot summer like ??
18 Nov 2008 3:49pm
@Jeff: hehehe if it happens I'll let you know
Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States
Oh, beautiful! I can see why that caught your eye. So, is it blooming early? We're having a cold winter on the other side of the world, even in the Deep South. The cat goes out for about 2 minutes and then scurries back in! :)
18 Nov 2008 8:06pm
@Bookfool: Do you know I have't a clue if its flowering early I think it might be slightly will let you know if we have a good summer.
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Stunning shot, like all the hues of green
18 Nov 2008 8:22pm
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Beautiful! First time i have ever seen this flower.
18 Nov 2008 9:23pm
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
But is the wives tale true? I have seen this once before...
18 Nov 2008 9:53pm
@Fliss: not sure Fliss will let you know at the end of summer
Les from Lincoln, United States
I've never seen this flower/plant. Wish I were in for a long hot summer. Winter has just begun. Sigh.
18 Nov 2008 11:06pm
Charles from New York, United States
I hope that doesn't mean we are in for a long cold winter...nice shot looks like a beautiful flower.
18 Nov 2008 11:10pm
Jeffster from Long Island, United States
Lucky you. I'm freezing my as* off. This is a beautiful shot. I've never seem this before.
19 Nov 2008 1:18am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
so long since I have seen one of these and you have captured it so well, I hope if its right it doesnt mean we have a long cold winter here
19 Nov 2008 2:34am
One from Açores, Portugal
What a wonderful flowering, exceptional color, really a good shot !!
19 Nov 2008 3:33am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just stunning clarity and detail Deb!! just wonderfully done -- a faaabulous image, bravo!!
19 Nov 2008 4:11am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Lovely composition all the stronger for the simplicity . . again, we see the power of green.
19 Nov 2008 5:31pm
willow from Chelsea, United States
Your cabbage grows on trees? I'm so confused! TeeHee. Lovely, delicate little flowers.
20 Nov 2008 2:25am
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
This looks like a plant broke out in froth. Beautiful.
21 Nov 2008 7:30am
Olympus SP560UZ
1/40 second
F/2.8
ISO 50
5 mm