Flower Photography: Water Hyacinth



Water Hyacinth photographed at Istana Park

The Water Hyacinth has special adaptations to allow it to grow and spread rapidly in freshwater. They can withstand extremes of nutrient supply, pH level, temperature, and even grow in toxic water. They grow best in still or slow-moving water. The seeds are dispersed by birds and can remain viable for 15-20 years. But the main method of reproduction is vegetatively, through stolons. A single plant under ideal conditions can produce 3,000 others in 50 days, and cover an area of 600 sq metres in a year. ~ SOURCE
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51 comments:

  1. rainfield615 October 2010 at 22:58

    A portion of the flower looks like the wing of a butterfly.

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  2. Out on the prairie6 October 2010 at 00:35

    Like how your background is dark and faded out. Nice shot!

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  3. betchai6 October 2010 at 02:16

    ahh, looks very dreamy Che, love it.

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  4. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 02:48

    very nicely captured. the purple in the middle of the bloom looks like an ink stain. so nice.

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  5. Marilyn & Jeff6 October 2010 at 04:10

    Love your photos and this one of the flower is so very beautiful. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I have been going back through your blog looking at your wonderful photos and read that your husband brought you a macro lens - I would love one, so I showed it to my husband, a sort of unsubtle hint ;-) My problems is (apart from cost) is that there are so many and I don't know anything about them to choose one.

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  6. EG CameraGirl6 October 2010 at 07:17

    Lovely shots of the water droplets. I love the purple centre of this blossom.

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  7. Kim6 October 2010 at 10:58

    Stunning! Some of the petals actually look like feathers. WOW!

    I'm up!

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  8. Gizelle6 October 2010 at 12:12

    Very delicate looking shot! The waterdrops did add so nicely!

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  9. Kala6 October 2010 at 12:57

    Lovely detail!

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  10. Light and Voices6 October 2010 at 13:21

    You must be the Queen of Flowers....fantastic image.
    Joyce M

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  11. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 13:49

    Wow - this is absolutely exquisite!

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  12. Serline6 October 2010 at 15:24

    I love the water droplets and focusing. Beautifully capture!

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  13. Rossel6 October 2010 at 16:01

    i love the angle of your shot. the raindrops made it perfect.
    my entry is here. have a great day!

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  14. Unknown6 October 2010 at 16:24

    gorgeous shot! delicate and beautiful.

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  15. Coffeeveggie addict.6 October 2010 at 17:37

    Lovely sh0t!s0 sweet and delicate look. the stronger and the flexible

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  16. AussiePomm6 October 2010 at 18:03

    Wha a lovely shot... Mine is up as well at AussiePomm (View from my Office Window), have a great WW!!

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  17. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 18:28

    What a beautiful flower and great shot, Cher!

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  18. Hootin Anni6 October 2010 at 19:37

    Absolutely breathtaking!!!


    My Watery Photo Link. Hope to see you come visit with me today.

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  19. Roxxy6 October 2010 at 19:38

    cool!

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  20. LifeRamblings6 October 2010 at 23:16

    what an awesome capture. love the water droplets.

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  21. LindyLouMac6 October 2010 at 23:31

    Hopping by from Italy for Outdoor Wednesday and what a delightful photograph to be greeted with.

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  22. James7 October 2010 at 05:20

    That is a very beautiful photo. The water drops look so nice.

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  23. Joanne Olivieri7 October 2010 at 06:22

    Wow! simply breathtaking with those water droplets.

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪7 October 2010 at 09:58

    the water droplets makes is more beautiful. Great Macro

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  25. Unknown7 October 2010 at 14:16

    perfect in all angles and details...very cool!!!love yah che...

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  26. Unknown7 October 2010 at 17:34

    very soft and dreamy!

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  27. Tes9 October 2010 at 19:38

    Refreshing, girlash! Love it. :)

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  28. ruthinian10 October 2010 at 09:16

    Love it... great detail... great capture.

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  29. Zenserly10 October 2010 at 11:04

    so gorgeous sis....water and petals always look so pretty with your touch! i miss you....still hanging on to the rehab hahahahaha....

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  30. Unknown14 October 2010 at 11:24

    The details and rain drops make this pic absolutely stunning!!

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  31. eileeninmd2 March 2012 at 18:01

    Cher, a beautiful flower and macro shot. I love the pretty purple center. Have a great weekend!

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  32. Lotta2 March 2012 at 18:11

    So nice!
    Have a good day.
    Lotta

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  33. Icy BC2 March 2012 at 19:27

    What a gorgeous flower, Cher! I love these colors combo!

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  34. Lena2 March 2012 at 20:42

    Beautiful! A wonderful flower!

    LG Lena

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  35. Beth2 March 2012 at 22:41

    The water hyacinth is very pretty. It looks great with the droplets of water.
    God bless, Beth

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  36. Ebie2 March 2012 at 23:23

    Dew drops! Love your macro!

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  37. Anonymous3 March 2012 at 02:17

    Very beautiful picture!!

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  38. Kala3 March 2012 at 12:39

    Lovely, delicate image!

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  39. Carletta3 March 2012 at 14:12

    Lovely with the waterdrops!
    Amazing how fast they can multiply.

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  40. Gemma Wiseman3 March 2012 at 16:11

    How very delicate and beautiful! Gorgeous colour!

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  41. Zenserly3 March 2012 at 17:46

    I never knew its name until now :) so beautifully captured twinzy! picture perfect it is...

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  42. LindyLouMac3 March 2012 at 20:46

    Calling by as another Flowers on Saturday participant, this looks so beautiful with the water droplets.

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  43. Tina´s PicStory3 March 2012 at 21:21

    thanks for your lovely weekend flowers! love the water droplet :)

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  44. Liz3 March 2012 at 21:21

    Beautifully captured flower with water droplets. Well done

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  45. Unknown3 March 2012 at 23:15

    looks so pretty with water droplets!

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  46. Unknown3 March 2012 at 23:15

    looks so pretty with water droplets!

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  47. Liz4 March 2012 at 01:29

    my favorite type of flower!!!

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  48. Linda4 March 2012 at 01:36

    so beautiful!! have a nice weekend... :)

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  49. Tatjana Parkacheva4 March 2012 at 02:49

    Beautiful flower.

    Regards and best wishes

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  50. Lui4 March 2012 at 11:16

    Dainty and pretty!

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  51. Cheryl5 March 2012 at 02:16

    Such a delicate bloom. Lovely capture.

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