tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post1566786335615055091..comments2024-01-25T02:07:20.709-08:00Comments on S T i l e T To: A Pink-throated Hibiscus Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-52717241735704661282012-10-30T01:55:41.671-07:002012-10-30T01:55:41.671-07:00Thanks. I agree with you on the presence of winged...Thanks. I agree with you on the presence of winged visitors. They add vibrance and life to the garden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-76095693374506480752012-10-29T07:34:02.632-07:002012-10-29T07:34:02.632-07:00Stunning photos as always. Amazing flower, how bea...Stunning photos as always. Amazing flower, how beautiful and have to love the visitors. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476326456453144893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-72721352282185055602012-10-29T03:51:03.134-07:002012-10-29T03:51:03.134-07:00Thanks. Many people feel this way too and that'...Thanks. Many people feel this way too and that's the reason, many plants from our grandfather's era are making a comeback.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-81659815383463118742012-10-29T03:50:16.296-07:002012-10-29T03:50:16.296-07:00Hi Sadun,
I'm Malaysian and on a social visit....Hi Sadun,<br />I'm Malaysian and on a social visit. My son and daughter are currently based here. Yes, I have a good time here. I've got my international licence with me intending to do a bit of driving but didn't as the car is manual. Anyway as we live near the city centre, walking is fine by me as the cool weather makes it invigorating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-29662902330987761042012-10-29T03:49:39.488-07:002012-10-29T03:49:39.488-07:00Hi Ash,
Thanks, but can look forward to watching t...Hi Ash,<br />Thanks, but can look forward to watching the remaining movies on the plane - that's how long the journey home would take. Your denuded Hibiscus plant was probably due to grasshoppers munching away. I've caught them in the act many times. Just creep behind them and 'tangkap' them. Its quite easy actually.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-41509796730322771632012-10-29T03:48:50.134-07:002012-10-29T03:48:50.134-07:00Thanks Marijke. Ocellus is derived from the Latin ...Thanks Marijke. Ocellus is derived from the Latin oculus(eye). The butterfly is actually very tiny. Its only on close-up that one can see its true beauty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-64936545866215187752012-10-29T03:48:18.103-07:002012-10-29T03:48:18.103-07:00Hi Rosemary,
I'm glad that the close-ups have ...Hi Rosemary,<br />I'm glad that the close-ups have cause you to ponder on the wonders and mysteries of Nature. I myself am constantly astounded by it too. Butterflies with their dainty legs always make me think of ballerinas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-11072917612597740512012-10-29T03:47:22.947-07:002012-10-29T03:47:22.947-07:00Ummuaidn,
Thanks for the compliments. Macro photog...Ummuaidn,<br />Thanks for the compliments. Macro photography opens up a whole new dimension in looking at flora and fauna.<br /><br />Wishing you and family,"Selamat Hari Raya Haji". I cooked beef rendang today. Will be flying back to Malaysia on that day. I'm looking forward to basking in the sun. Hope my garden is still in good shape.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-79621971410505474852012-10-29T03:46:48.363-07:002012-10-29T03:46:48.363-07:00The old-fashioned ones are great in that they are ...The old-fashioned ones are great in that they are robust and relatively disease-free. I've tried planting the new hybrids but they have succumbed to diseases over the years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-66418986644418039682012-10-29T03:46:19.067-07:002012-10-29T03:46:19.067-07:00Thanks and regards. Last week, I've tried out ...Thanks and regards. Last week, I've tried out one of your recipes in your blog. It was delicious as promised!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-64435355548389426532012-10-29T03:44:32.230-07:002012-10-29T03:44:32.230-07:00Thanks for thinking so. The mind boggles with the ...Thanks for thinking so. The mind boggles with the wide array of native, hybrids and other gorgeous varieties.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-10873913627122901792012-10-29T03:42:34.180-07:002012-10-29T03:42:34.180-07:00Thanks and regards.Thanks and regards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-50134094197577424802012-10-29T03:42:12.227-07:002012-10-29T03:42:12.227-07:00Yes, helipads and helicopters would make a good an...Yes, helipads and helicopters would make a good analogy. Its great that you can make this connection.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-18569674285352429422012-10-28T17:48:51.810-07:002012-10-28T17:48:51.810-07:00Beautiful photographs! Beautiful photographs! kitchen flavourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556865191279476910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-65232269925975363552012-10-28T03:53:21.367-07:002012-10-28T03:53:21.367-07:00Beautifully photographed, wonderful macros! Hibisc...Beautifully photographed, wonderful macros! Hibiscus are lovely flowers aren't they and they come in so many vibrant colours.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-57811158244067951832012-10-28T02:15:10.082-07:002012-10-28T02:15:10.082-07:00Lovely!F.Lovely!F.federicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215924528636942286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-87000797597627981712012-10-28T00:26:18.342-07:002012-10-28T00:26:18.342-07:00I love your description of markings on hibiscus as...I love your description of markings on hibiscus as guide to pollinators.... as markings on helipad for helicopters to dive in!Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-60049706968747899692012-10-27T17:44:22.014-07:002012-10-27T17:44:22.014-07:00Fabulous photos! They reveal a fascinating world w...Fabulous photos! They reveal a fascinating world we commonly overlook. I often prefer the simple flower to the more complicated hybrids.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-33879820987617728452012-10-26T07:58:23.016-07:002012-10-26T07:58:23.016-07:00Exotic and mysterious, that's what this plant ...Exotic and mysterious, that's what this plant brings to mind. The close-up pictures leave me in awe and filled with questions, why those colours, the shapes, it does the brain good to wonder! The butterfly has such a dainty, but firm grip on the bamboo pole, such little feet to hold steady those enormous wings.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-38951771422781893422012-10-26T03:55:19.845-07:002012-10-26T03:55:19.845-07:00I actually much prefer the old-fashioned Hibiscus,...I actually much prefer the old-fashioned Hibiscus, and this one is just beautiful. Great photos.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-54638046624863907762012-10-26T02:12:12.954-07:002012-10-26T02:12:12.954-07:00 Are you originally from Ireland? I hope you have ... Are you originally from Ireland? I hope you have a good time there. Beautiful pictures. Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-21188683358283142312012-10-25T17:45:18.662-07:002012-10-25T17:45:18.662-07:00Have a safe journey home Stiletto..
Nice shots wit...Have a safe journey home Stiletto..<br />Nice shots with your macros :)<br />Brings out the wonderful contrast of white and fucshia!<br />My hibiscus was attacked by aliens sampai botak :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584806616760270126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-44345123865159406582012-10-25T14:20:09.712-07:002012-10-25T14:20:09.712-07:00Very beautiful...nicely taken..i always admire yr ...Very beautiful...nicely taken..i always admire yr macros...the patterns on butterflies also look so amazing..selamat hari raya hajiUmm AAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445801304221472623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-12406271207961422642012-10-25T11:24:47.765-07:002012-10-25T11:24:47.765-07:00So beautiful this hibiscus. I also love the butter...So beautiful this hibiscus. I also love the butterfly, it's like wearing an eye on his wing.<br />Great photo stilletoMarijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.com