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~~Bird of Paradise~~


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~~Bird of Paradise~~
~~Bird of Paradise~~
This is a flower that I saw in California. It is called Bird of Paradise which is a Malaysian flower. It is also called, Strelitzia. This flower is actually named after the Birds-of-Paradise. They are the most beautiful birds in the world; with brightly colored plumes and tails. They are also a member of the banana family and can take 5 to 10 years to flower. I took this with my digital and tripod. I used a gray background as there was gray material in the BG to blend in. I loved the bright colors and laughed at it looking like a bird. These are everywhere in California.

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Spectacular colors on this great bird-of-paradise, Shelly. One of my favorite flowers.


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August 01, 2005

 
- Donna K. Kilcher

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  Nice capture, Shelly


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August 01, 2005

 

Lisa D. Greer
  Very pretty Shelly! Excellent colors! :)


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August 01, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  absolutely gorgeous


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Paul, Donna, Lisa and Joy: Thank you all so very much!! Do you have them where you are, Paul? I want to get some seeds and grow some. I fell in love with them....thanks! :)


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August 01, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Very beautiful image, Shelly! Great comp, colors and DoF!!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Donald..thank you so much! :)


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August 01, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  This is one BEAUTIFUL colorful flower Shelly. Fabulous image & I like the black background cause it really makes the color pop out...Thanks for the story...LOVE all the colors!!!:)


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August 01, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  I LOVE this flower .. and what a super job you did of glorifying it's beauty! great job!


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August 01, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  Stunning colors! Never seen this one before so thanks for sharing


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August 01, 2005

 

Rob T. Henry
  Beautiful shot and colors, Shelly!!!


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August 01, 2005

 
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  Gosh, one of my favorite flowers, you hardly can find them around here. Great job on this beauty!

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August 01, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  WOW!! what a unique and beautiful flower. I'm glad you shared it with us and captured all it's beauty!!


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August 01, 2005

 

Walter Graziano
  Great shot & nice colors!!


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August 01, 2005

 

Lynn Crawford
  Beautiful bright colors you captured Shelly, the background really makes the colors pop out at you, great job, and thanks for all the info about these flowers, you can tell you do your research on your subjects :)


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August 01, 2005

 

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  These are one of my favorite flowers, when I woriked years ago in a flower shop these made up beautiful flower arrangements. congradulations for a great capture.


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Alisha, Laura, Kirsi ,Rob, Candice, Daniel,Wally, Lynn and Opal: Thank you all so very much! I want to grow these here in Va. but not sure if I can..anyone know? Thanks! :)


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August 01, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Gorgeous Shelly! Wonderfully done!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Stunning colour Shelly!!!!!!!!!!


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August 01, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely image, Shelly!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Michelle, Laurence and Judy: Thank you so much! :)


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August 01, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Just beautiful...This flower is hard to capture and you did a wonderful job!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  So vibrant and colorful Shelly! Beautiful!


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August 01, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Those are spectacular colors, Michelle! Nice comp too!


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August 01, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Very beautiful and colorful, Shelly!!!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Lovely shot, Shelly! Gorgeous colors!


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August 01, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  Lovely, a beautiful flower and great BG work; A GREAT capture Shelly


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Linsa, Claudia, Marsha, Donna, Terry and Roger: Thank you so much! :)


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August 01, 2005

 

Kathleen F. Greer
  Beautiful shapes and colors Shelby!!


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August 01, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Simply GORGEOUS, Shelly!!


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August 01, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  WOW! Is this ever BRILLIANT, Shelly! FANTASTIC shot!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Indeed...very lovely Shelby!!! One of my favorite flowers for sure! Wonderful job!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Kathleen, Dan, Tammy, and Gail: Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments...:)


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August 01, 2005

 

S J
  So very bright and beautiful, Shelly!!


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August 01, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi SJ..thank you so much :)


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August 01, 2005

 
- Lani T. Broadbent

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  Awesome Capture! Beautiful composition with great vibrant colors! Thank you for the wonderful narrative, I learned something new!


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August 02, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Love the vibrant colours Shelly, they really pop against the dark background.
Love your new mini-pic as well, a nice change!
:-) from 'downunder'


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August 02, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Lani and Donna: Thank you both so much for the nice comments..always appreciated from you both. Lani, you are so welcome...I never saw this flower until I went to Calif. :)


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August 02, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Beautiful color contrast Shelly. Really stunning and arsty image. WOW!


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August 02, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Jill..thanks so much!! :)


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August 02, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Gorgeous floral capture, Shelly!


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August 02, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Goshka, thank you :)


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August 02, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Super capture, Shelly!


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August 02, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Thanks Jenny :)


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August 02, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Wonderful capture of one of my favorites here in Southern California, Shelly. They ARE gorgeous, and your photo really does them justice!


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August 02, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Mary..thank you so much. I took this outside the hospital where my mother was....Beautiful flowers all over there! I never did my blanket from the flea market....love those soft blankets...Thanks again :)


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August 02, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Beautiful flower Shelly, love the bright colours against the background!
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August 03, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Ann...thank you :)


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August 03, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  I've always loved these flowers~you did it justice Shelly! Beautiful. :0)


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August 03, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Lori, and thank you! :)


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August 04, 2005

 

Claudette Foote
  Very beautiful and colorful, Shelly!!! love that flower.. it is so different and you sure captured its beauty.........


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August 08, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Claudette: Thank you so much! :)


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August 08, 2005

 

Wayne Brasch
  Stunning bird shot Shelly, they are a beautiful plant with vividly coloured flowers which you have captured so ver well.
PS: I have one growing in my back yard here in NZ, it is winter at present and it is in flower!!. There is a photo in my gallery from last year.


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August 10, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Hi Wayne..thank you for your nice comment....you have a beautiful gallery. :)


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August 10, 2005

 

Navin Talwar
  Great Work. Keep it up Shelly.


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August 14, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Thank you, Navin :)


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August 22, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  I think the colors in this image are AWESOME!!! Fantastic job & CONGRATS on it making finalist!!!! WOOHOO!!!!:)


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September 23, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Wonderful Shelly ! Congratulations !


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September 24, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  CONGRATULATIONS, SHELLY!!!!!


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September 24, 2005

 
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  Fantastic finalist! Congratulations girl, you so deserve this recognition!

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September 24, 2005

 

Mary Timman
  Beautiful...Congrats Shelly..you are doing Great!


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September 24, 2005

 
- Donna K. Kilcher

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  Congratulations


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September 24, 2005

 

Wayne Brasch
  Congratulations Shelly.


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September 24, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalists,Shelly!!!!


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September 24, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Vivid colors, beautifully capture, Shelly, congrats on your finalists!


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September 24, 2005

 

Kaye Burazin
  congrats on making the finals, your artistry deserves this recognition.


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September 24, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  Yeah Shelly! Congratulations! :0)


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September 24, 2005

 

Sandy Landon
  Congrats!!!


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September 24, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations Shelly!


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September 24, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congrats on this lovely finalist Shelly!


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September 24, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this super finalist, Shelly!!


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September 24, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome shot! Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!!!!


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September 24, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Superb capture, Shelly! Congrats and best of luck to you!!


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September 24, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  ALL MY FRIENDS!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH..EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU..I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT AND MOST OF ALL THE FRIENDSHIPS I HAVE MADE HERE...THANK YOU :)


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September 24, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations again Shelly!!! Great job!


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September 24, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Woohoo look at you.. two!!! Congrats to you and good luck in the next round!!


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September 24, 2005

 
- Serena Pierce

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  Congratulations!


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September 25, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Thank you!!


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September 25, 2005

 

Lynn Crawford
  Congrats Shelly this is wonderful :)


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September 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS, Shelly, and best of luck in the next round!! Very nicely done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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September 26, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  THANKS EVERYONE...APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT


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September 30, 2005

 

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  Congratulations on your all beautiful finalists Shelly!


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October 21, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Beautiful finalist ! Congrats Shelly :O)


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October 21, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  lolll seems like you got me and Reine with your replacements of captures :o)


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October 21, 2005

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  THis is gorgeous! Congratulations. I know it was last month, but I missed it then. Mary :-)


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October 21, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Some of these were from other contests....I just moved them. I have two in the finalist this month. Thank you all so mcuh!


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