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Allamanda cathartica


Allamanda cathartica
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-11-26
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/4, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Anna's Favourites 1, jacqueline's favourites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-01-09 16:08
Viewed: 8617
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kingdom: Plantae

(unranked): Angiosperms

(unranked): Eudicots

(unranked): Asterids

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Allamanda

Allamanda, also known as Yellow Bell, Golden Trumpet or Buttercup Flower, is a genus of tropical shrubs or vines belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
The genus Alamanda is native to South and Central America. Their year-round production of large, bright flowers have made the Allamanda popular ornamentals.
A woody, evergreen shrub with vigorous growth, Allamanda may reach a free-standing height of 2 metres or more. The leathery leaves are lancelike, pointed, and may either be opposite or in whorls of three or four. The yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are 5-7.5 centimetres in diameter; cultivated forms tend towards larger blooms which may also be white, purple, pink or orange in colour. Their scent may be described as delicate and fruity.
In the wild, Allamanda grow along riverbanks and other open, sunny areas with adequate rainfall and perpetually moist substrate. The plants do not tolerate shade, salty or alkaline soils; they are highly sensitive to frost. Allamanda are otherwise undemanding and with appropriate conditions will grow rapidly, from 1-3 metres annually. The seed capsules are oval and prickly; cultivated forms rarely produce seeds, but Allamanda are easily propagated from cuttings. Discarded cuttings are quick to take root.
Allamanda have become naturalized throughout the tropics; they may be seen in roadside ditches, abandoned yards and dumps. As a controlling measure, cutting is ineffecive with Allamanda and will lead to vigorous coppicing. Owing to its fast growth, Allamanda has been introduced widely where it is used as a groundcover or for hedges and screens. In some areas Allamanda are an invasive species, notably Allamanda cathartica in Queensland, Australia.
Allamanda cathartica is also notable for its medicinal properties: all parts of the plant contain allamandin, a toxic iridoid lactone. The leaves, roots and flowers may be used in the preparation of a powerful cathartic (hence the name); the milky sap is also known to possess antibacterial and possibly anticancer properties. Gardeners exposed to the sap will develop rashes, itch, and blisters.
The genus name Allamanda derives from Dr. Frederich Allamanda (1735-1803), a Swiss botanist of the late 18th century.
The City of Canóvanas in the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, has named the Allamanda Carthica (Yellow Bell) it's official flower/plant due to the vast amount of these thru the entire city and it's rivers. It's also in their seal and downtown plaza.

Classificazione, provenienza e descrizione
Nome comune: Allamanda.
Genere: Allamanda.
Famiglia: Apocinaceae.

Provenienza: zone tropicali dell’America del Sud.

Descrizione genere: comprende circa 15 specie di arbusti rampicanti, sempreverdi, delicate, che, per l’alta umidità richiesta e le dimensioni che possono raggiungere, sono coltivabili preferibilmente in una veranda al riparo dal sole, serra o giardino d’inverno, utilizzando tutori per sostenerne lo sviluppo. Presentano foglie ovate di colore verde scuro, simili a quelle dell’oleandro, che crescono a spirale intorno al fusto. I fiori sono a forma di imbuto, grandi ed appariscenti, generalmente di colore giallo, ma in alcune specie anche rosso-violaceo (A. violacea) o aranciato (A. cathartica var. Hendersonii).
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Hello Luciano,
Hope you'll be doing fine and the weather in your part of the world will be fine. I have noticed that friends do not like to comment on those flowers, plants and insects which are quite common in their part of the world whether wild or otherwise and which are either new and exotic in ours. This photo has gone without comments after 39 views and I cannot find the reason behind this. I can clearly see that it is wondrous shot, the tone of the colours is superb, the focus is sharp, background is dark and it was taken in sunny conditions. I know also comments and points are no big deal and what matters most is the way we share things here. But.....and I'll keep silent here. Liked this photo a lot and thank you for sharing it and also for your encouragement brother....take care...warmest regards/Abid

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1256 W: 42 N: 1976] (5892)
  • [2010-01-09 21:49]

Ciao Luciano,
Beautiful close up.Exposure is spot on,details are crisp clear.POV,lighting,frame and composition are perfect.Have a nice sunday!
Thanks for posting..

ciao Luciano,
fascinates the yellow color very well litted up subject with very good clarity,it's a very beautiful and good macro photo!
keep photographing MF! TFS
Nasos

Ciao Luciano, piacevole trio, giallo carogna molto ben ripreso sena neanche un puntino di bruciatura, complimenti, e complimenti anche per aver trovato il nome, bella e piacevole macro bicolore, splendida luce, bravo, buona Domenica, ciao Silvio

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 837 W: 58 N: 2084] (11033)
  • [2010-01-10 0:31]

Luciano
Wonderful yellow capture!
The sharpness of the details are amazing!
Colors and light is beautiful!
Congratulation!
Horia

Hi Luciano,

Great macro capture of these yellow flowers from nice POV with perfect focus and delightful composition.
TFS and have a nice day!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2010-01-10 1:40]

Hello Luciano.
This is really a beautiful shot. I think your composition and framing are perfect here. Nice quality light and a spot on exposure have rendered some beautiful colors. Detail is sharp, and your control on the DOF was perfect. Nice OOF backround.
Best regards Siggi

Ciao Luciano,
una macro quasi perfetta considerata la notevole difficoltà a catturare tutti i dettagli in presenza di forti contrasti di luminosità, che il giallo certo non assorbe, ma riflette, la composizione stretta sui fiori è molto bella e ben equilibrata, mi piace anche che si colga in un fiore i dettagli della parte interna dell'imbuto, i colori sono splendidi.
Grazie e complimenti
Buona Domenica
Ciao Maurizio

Luciano
What a lovely yellow beauty!
Very sharp details!
Congratulation!
Mariana

Hallo Luciano
This beautiful Allamanda cathartica has such a cheerful and sunny appearance and a feeling of joy that surrounds it, that it makes me happy to look at it. Having said that I want to thank you for the note you left on one of my previous postings about the people of Trek Nature loving me. I found it very special, just as I find this gorgeous flower with its big petals special and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing this sunny and bright image with great detail and clarity. Best regards.
Anna
Ps.Your spontaneous personality is very contagious and do not go unnoticed. Thanks for your concern with regard to my recovery. I am doing fine after the operation although I feel handicapped with all the bandages and plasters around my foot. I still have to wear it until the 22nd of January. The birds singing outside in the garden drives me crazy and I long to go outside to do some photographing, but that will just have to wait and until then I'll share the images from the KNP with everybody.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2010-01-10 4:33]

Bonjour Luciano,
En ces jours de grisaille, tu nous envoies une "Trompette magique", pleine de lumière et de joie de vivre. Très belles ces fleurs tropicales que tu as magistralement cadrées et photographiées. Pas facile avec ces jaunes intenses. Un grand merci donc!
A toi un bon dimanche
Amitiés
Anne

Ciao Luciano. Diciamo che la lode va per la gestione del giallo nella parte superiore dei fiori. Strepitoso il dettgalio delle nervature. Poi, sotto, la luce ha prevalso sul fotografo ma con questo colore ci può aspettare di tutto. Bella compo stretta.

Roberto

helloLuciano,

another good image from you and this time an yellow flower with good pov and details.
Fine warm colours.

Gert

bonjour Luciano

une très jolie photographie de ces fleurs sauvage,
avec un excellent POV, très belle luminosité,
excellent focus netteté et détails, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Luciano,
Hai approfittato di ottica molto buona, hai tutto il rilievo di questi fiori, eccellente profondità e lus. Un lavoro bellissimo.
felice settimana!
Jesús

hello Luciano
great sharpness and beautiful colours with great light
greeting lou

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 806 W: 0 N: 4092] (22535)
  • [2010-01-10 11:14]

Excellent photo, very good colors and very good details in yellow !

Hi Luciano...
Excellent picture with attractive yellow colors...Nice close up and very clear details....Technically perfect....Well framed
Tfs, regards
Leyla

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 997 W: 0 N: 944] (13609)
  • [2010-01-10 13:36]

Slav Lûcîano,
This is very good macro.Great colors and splendid sharp details.Very nice composition.TFS.
Best regards,
Dûrzan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2010-01-10 14:53]

Hi Luciano,

You are bringing back memories of my childhood. I haven't seen a buttercup in years. A wonderful macro of this trio against the beautiful leaves. Colors and details are magnificent. I love how we can look deep into the flower. Excellent composition and your frame is lovely.

Jane

bonjour Luciano
ces trois fleurs sont superbes, et les couleurs sont éclatantes, ce qui donne une photo extraordinnaire, un vrai délice pour les yeux et un peu de soleil dans nos coeurs par ces temps et froid
passe une bonne nuit
Jacqueline

Hello Luciano,

Oh oh flowers again...Hmmm!!!

An excellent macro with such striking colors, sharpness & details. Very nicely taken, composed & presented. TFS & best wishes...MF!

Umar

No es fácil controlar esos "potentes" amarillos Luciano, pero lo resolviste sin problema por esa acertada velocidad de obturación. Bonita y natural paleta de colores.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Hi Luciano . Ciao,
Superbe fleurs jaune capturées de toutes beautées,
Excellent point de vue et détails, couleurs magnifiques et détails, très belle netteté et lumière.
tous mes compliments
Michel

Hello again Luciano, splendid close-up shot of these yellow flowers.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2010-01-13 6:08]

Hi Luciano,
a very lively and exciting colour of these allamanda. The bright yellow is captivating and the composition of three is well balanced.
Very exciting sharpness and dense colour.


regards,
Foozi

Ciao Luciano,

Just read Your comment to Bayram where You mentioned You're very busy now and having some health problems. I hope every bad thing will be over for You very soon and You'll return to TN with full energy.

About Your opinion people on TN don't like flowers or fishes too much: I'm certainly not one of those people. I myself also like to photograph flowers very much, mostly in spring, although it's true fungi are my top favorites.

This shot is exceptionally well composed and managed light-wise, everything (compo, colors, sharpness, DOF) is excellent, the whole presentation is something rarely seen in the "Flowers" category of TN. Plus yellow is my favorite color, so this photo's very pleasant to my eyes on this cold Saturday morning, when the sky's cloudy, snow's very few, sunlight's poor and the general conditions are absolutely unfit for taking useful photos (here). So, many thanks for giving me great minutes while I looked at Your brilliant image, which lets me remember summer will once come again.

We're waiting for Your comeback, friendly regards, Ladislao

ciao Luciano!
come stai?...ho letto di problemi di salute
che spero tu abbia risolto,perche' dai colori bianconeri di certo non ti arriva
un aiuto...belle queste campanule gialle
riprese con una perfetta gestione della luce e del colore

buona domenica sERGIO

Bonjour Luciano,
Très belle macro valorisant bien les sujets, dans une bonne composition, par l'appréciation de la finesse des détails ; très bonne opposition sur l'arrière plan.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hi LUCIANO.

Beautiful bright yellow flowers conforming to the principle of three. Well exposed under the light and details are very good on those fragile petals.

Nicely framed and TFS.

Best regards,
Jusni

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