Flickrfan: Hippy hoppy poppy
June 30, 2009
Photographed by jenny downing
I have decided to repost this photo; taken a couple of years ago at poppy time – shameless, I know…..but it is from the beginning of my stream, and as such largely unnoticed; I hope you enjoy it!
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Flickrfan: FREE TEXTURE – IMG_4108
June 30, 2009
Photographed by ground*floor
Notes:
When texturizing an image, I usually play with a few layers of different textures starting with a base texture such as this one. With a dash of your own creativity, please feel free to use it as you see fit (for non-commercial use only; please refer to Creative Commons Noncommercial-Share Alike Attribution for more info). I only ask that you extend the credit by referring back to my photostream when using any of my textures.
To download:
1. Click on the "ALL SIZES" button above the image.
2. In the Photo Download page, click on the "Dowload the Large size" link.
3. Save the image accordingly.Thank you and have fun!
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Flickrfan: Birthday cake – farmyard
June 29, 2009
Flickrfan: Durians on Tree
June 29, 2009
Photographed by zaQography
Durio zibethinus – Durian
Durian season now and I wish the sky was blue
The unusual flavour and odour of the fruit have prompted many people to express diverse and passionate views ranging from deep appreciation to intense disgust . But i love it and most of the people in S.E. Asia love it .. I guess !
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No Multi-group invites or large glitter graphics please!
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Flickrfan: Its Summers Now (EXPLORED)
June 29, 2009
Photographed by sakshi_sharma
Its summer now in india but i saw this leave which was giving an impression of spring.
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Flickrfan: Lovely Ladies!
June 29, 2009
Flickrfan: Fading Away…
June 29, 2009
Photographed by hot_bake
Melastoma malabathricum
Common Name : Senduduk, Straits Rhododendron
To all my FLICKRS who have supports, comments and faves….thank you very much…this is my last picture from Olympus u720SW….I will take a very short break and will be back soon.
This showy bush rapidly colonises wastelands as their seeds are dispersed by birds. As such, the Straits Rhododendron is often considered a weed.
The beautiful flowers last only one day, opening after sunrise, closing the same day, with the petals falling off on the a few days later. The flower has two different kinds of stamens.
The seeds are tasteless and can be eaten, but stains the tongue black. In fact, the word melastoma is Greek for "black mouth".
Mangrove and wetland wildlife at
Sungei Buloh Nature Park
Main features: Average 1m but may grow up to 3m tall.Stems: reddish, covered with small rough scales.
Leaves: Simple, narrow with 3 prominent longitudinal veins. Bristly underside.
Flowers: Five petals; dark purple to pinkish; on rare occasions, white.
Fruits: Oval with purple pulp; contains many tiny seeds. flower
fruits
Status in Singapore: Common.World distribution: Madagascar, India to Australia. Very common in Southeast Asia.
Classification: Family Melastomataceae.
Uses: The young leaves are eaten raw or cooked and taste sour. The pulp around the seeds can also be eaten (Indonesia). The seeds are used to produce a black dye, the roots, a pink dye. In some places, the leaves are fed to silkworms.Traditional medicinal uses: Leaves are used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery (Malaysia, Indonesia); wash for ulcers, to prevent scarring from smallpox; and to treat piles.
Role in the habitat: The fruits are the favourites of birds like the flowerpeckers and doves which also disperse the seeds. Squirrels and monkeys are also fond of the fruits. The plant is the host for caterpillars of butterflies such as the Common Sailor (Neptis hylas) and the Grey Count (Tanaecia lepidea). Being among the first to colonise wasteland, the plant helps prevent soil erosion and to allow regeneration of vegetation in such places.
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Flickrfan: Before Sunset
June 29, 2009
Flickrfan: Elevador #2
June 28, 2009
Flickrfan: Taken flight to safety
June 28, 2009
Photographed by ben matthews :::
i may have found a new place to play. my thanks go out to Songs for the Skies- i never thanked him properly the first time he pointed out this possibility when i moved!
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