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The Laughing Plant

© Mary K. Robison

The Laughing Plant

Uploaded: July 08, 2011

Description

This is a succulent whose real name is Split Rock. To me, it looks like somebody just told a really good joke.


Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/450 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: FinePix S7000

Comments

Tiia Vissak July 08, 2011

a cool close-up! #1391325

Barbara Waldoch July 08, 2011

What a fun plant and capture, Mary! #9515067

Avril Young July 08, 2011

rather cool, excellent close up Mary.. #9515119

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 08, 2011

You are so right. IT does indeed. Fabulous find and capture, Mary. #9515132

Robert R. Goodman July 08, 2011

Hi Mary,It is a strange plant that is for sure.Beautiful clarity and great detail!!!! #9515486

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 08, 2011

What a very interesting plant! Excellent details and a fun title. #9515693

Jack Gaskin July 08, 2011

GREAT CATCH Knew they were a type of succulent but have never seen them before. Thats some CRAZY GREEN.

Happy Shooting
Jack #9515757

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 08, 2011

Yes, it sure looks like this plant is enjoying a good joke. the one on the right even has a dimple, so cute. There's uncanny resemblance to a melon, so tempting... #9517315

Maria Warren level-classic July 08, 2011

this is so cool great photo :) #9517337

Ann Coates level-classic July 08, 2011

I think the plant is smiling for the photographer. Gorgeous image here Mary. #9517359

Toni Riggs July 09, 2011

Great find and title! #9517491

Mary K. Robison July 09, 2011

Tiia, Barbara, Avril, Tammy, Bobby, Nikki, Jack, Reynaldo, Maria, Ann, and Toni, thanks very much for your kind comments. I appreciate them!
Have a terrific weekend!
Jack ~ I'd never seen them, either, until neighbors let me take photos of all the succulents in their garden.
Reynaldo ~ I like the dimple idea. And the inside does suggest a melon's center. I need a midnight snack! #9517530

Mitch Spence level-classic July 10, 2011

My goodness. I've never come across one of these either. Fascinating, and nicely captured too, Mary. #9520258

Mary K. Robison July 10, 2011

Thanks for commenting, Mitch. Glad you like them. #9521079

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 11, 2011

WOW! What an amazing plant. I've never seen anything like it.
Are you sure it's not plastic, Mary? HA!
A merry plant for sure and so well captured.
Great eye to see this. #9521491

Mary K. Robison July 11, 2011

Thanks for all your kind and friendly words, Kiki! I appreciate them!
Have a great week! #9521503

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 11, 2011

I have never seen this before. I agree it looks like laughing. Your POV shows it well. #9522017

Mary K. Robison July 12, 2011

Thanks for your comments, Heather!
#9523838

Ellen Hodges July 12, 2011

Beautiful color and details, Mary!! #9524969

Mary K. Robison July 13, 2011

Thanks again for your supportive words, Ellen! #9526780

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 17, 2011

They should use this idea for a Sesame Street puppet! I think they already have a few with that shape of head!!! HeeHee...

Amazing plant. I wonder if it is in the ice plant family or cactus? Maybe cactus?

Love it Mare! Great reporting of something very original.

-A Pomplamoose Fan #9536372

Mary K. Robison July 17, 2011

Thanks for your friendly words, Pommers. Since it's a succulent, it technically is a cactus. But a much nicer one to touch. :-)
~ A fellow Pomplamoose Fan (I have their site in my favorites now.)
P.S. I agree with you about Sesame Street. They could have a balcony like the cranky old guys do, but they'd be the Chuckling Rocks. #9536738

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 17, 2011

Okay! Cactus it is!

I, too, have them FAV'd. I love their humor too. :F So cute.

Re: P.S. - RIGHT! You got it! :D #9537037


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