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Apr 7, 2012 7:05 PM CST
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Name: Mike Stewart
Lower Hudson Valley, New York (Zone 6b)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Photo Contest Winner 2020 Garden Photography Roses Bulbs Peonies
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Dog Lover Cat Lover Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Region: New York
Last month I had the pleasure of going on a photography expedition to Costa Rica with 10 other fellow travelers, all of whom were either photographers or professional landscape designers. We spent nine days photographing the plant life and wild life of tropical gardens, rain forests, botanical research sites, and park lands. I took over 1,000 photographs during my journey, and although only a few of them included roses, I thought I would share some of the images here with my ATP friends.

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2. Eucrosia - the name comes from the Greek "eu," meaning good, and "krosos," meaning fringe, referring to the unique bloom structure.
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Apr 7, 2012 8:46 PM CST
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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)
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I don't know whether it's the plants or your photography that's so beautiful, because you somehow manage to make even fungi look enchanting, but bravo!
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Apr 7, 2012 10:54 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Wow! Thanks, for posting. Your photography is amazing!
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Apr 7, 2012 11:04 PM CST
Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
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I agree I agree I agree Absolutely amazing, both the plantlife & the photography
Roses are one of my passions! Just opened, my Etsy shop (to fund my rose hobby)! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tweet...
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Apr 7, 2012 11:25 PM CST
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Name: Suzanne/Sue
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Beautiful Mike! My brother is a birder and has gone to Costa Rica 3 times, he just loved the beautiful jungles and birds.
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Apr 8, 2012 10:05 AM CST
Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)
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Great photos, Mike! Thanks for posting.

I believe I see cannas, passionflower, orchids, bamboo, alstroemeria, pineapple, hibiscus, and perhaps an echeveria and a fuchsia? I wonder whether it would be possible to get IDs for these plants? Maybe a little informal contest here, or something.
When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.
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Apr 8, 2012 10:40 AM CST
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Name: Mike Stewart
Lower Hudson Valley, New York (Zone 6b)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Photo Contest Winner 2020 Garden Photography Roses Bulbs Peonies
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Dog Lover Cat Lover Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Region: New York
Thanks everyone, I'm glad you like the images. My trip through Costa Rica was such a wonderful experience - the colors, textures, patterns - it was like being on sensory overload. Here are some more images of plants.


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