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Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens

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Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens  

Hibiscus blooms are always good subjects for flower photographers.  And one place to find a variety of beautify hibiscus plants is in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

My wife, Dolores, asked me to share one of her favorite photographs with you.

Have a great day and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.

Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens IMG_4132

Photograph by Dolores Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I never noticed before that a hibiscus can have so many bright colors.

What a beautiful flower and a beautiful picture, Roy!

 

Jan 19, 2013 08:30 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Roy, I lived in Florida when I was small ond one of my memories was of the hibiscus flowers. I loved the way they looked but I can tell you I have never seen one as beautiful as this one. Incredible.

Jan 19, 2013 08:50 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Roy,

One of my favorite flowers - gorgeous photo!

Jan 19, 2013 09:10 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your observations are much appreciated.  Life is better when there are flowers to photograph!

Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens IMG_2487

Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jan 19, 2013 09:19 AM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

Oh how flowers brighten my day and you always show such beautiful pictures. Thanks Roy

Jan 19, 2013 10:04 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Roy, Ilove hibiscus flowers...was growing a beautiful one that we purchased in Maryland, but alas it didn't last.... perhaps they do not like the hot sun as we had it on our patio in Annandale VA.

Jan 19, 2013 11:48 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!
I think all the hibiscus I have seen have all been single color. That one is magnificent!
Jan 19, 2013 01:23 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Roy, These look like the giant variety. The ones I saw there were about 12/14 inches across the center.
Jan 19, 2013 01:42 PM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Hi Roy, I"ve never seen a hibiscus that was that colorful.    I've always thought they were gorgeous flowers.   I'm trying to get one to survive the Colorado winter in my kitchen.  Even the kitchen seems to be a little too cold for it.  Since they are shrub type of plants, I'm hoping it bounce back later this spring. 

Jan 19, 2013 02:12 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Roy, this photo is simply amazing. I love its patterns and colors. Big thanks to you and Dolores for sharing this magnificent photo of Hibiscus. Have a great day!

Jan 19, 2013 05:25 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Good morning Roy, what a beautiful hibiscus... I purchased two of these plants last year and had no luck..  Have a great Sunday!

Jan 19, 2013 08:04 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Beautiful colors Ray.  Thank you Dolores.

Jan 19, 2013 08:28 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

One of my wife's favorite flowers and I can understand why. Thank you for sharing the photo with all of us, I just shared it with my wife.

Jan 19, 2013 08:38 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy,

There's something about a Hipiscus that great and wonderful - just like you and Dolores!

Jan 19, 2013 08:58 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You will want to visit Longwood Gardens to see the giant Hibiscus blooms in the Conservatory.

Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens IMG_2489

Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jan 19, 2013 11:17 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Roy I can see why it is one of her favorite photos, It sure brightens up this COLD morning. Have a good Monday.

Jan 20, 2013 11:56 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

These photos are stunning. Did you do anything to enchance these Roy?

Jan 21, 2013 10:02 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments.  These photographs show the actual colors of the blooms.

Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens IMG_3431

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Jan 21, 2013 10:13 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

Jan 05, 2019 12:10 PM
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