in search of colour

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Inflorescence of pendant flowers

In an effort to combat the exceptional greyness of the day, I took a stroll around the nearby botanic gardens armed with a digital camera in the hope of capturing a little cheer. ISO set to 400 to avoid using the horrible, horrible flash... not too shaky!

Narcissus cantabricus   Scarlet blossoms   Ventilation mechanism

Typical orchid bloom with characteristic zygomorphic structure   Ornamental gourd   Drosera natalensis, an insectivorous South African sundew

Autumn leaf meets autumn light   Cyclamen coum flowers   Bromeliad culm

Tillandsia (airplant) rosette   Cirrhopetalum orchid compound inflorescence   Cheery contribution from the Ranunculaceae

Tamarind leaves  Fruit of Averrhoa carambola - star fruit  Orchid tubers; named from the greek 'orchis' meaning 'testicle'

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terreus said:

I always found the botanical gardens a warming place to go and lift the spirits in these grey months. A place full of colour, if you look for it.

Ryan said:

Wow, this was really a treat. Great pictures.

homer said:

Hey, is the botanical garden in London? Wondering cause I'll be there in a week or so.

Stairs said:

This one is in Cambridge, but the best one is in London; Kew Gardens, at the station of the same name - I hope you get a chance to make it there!

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