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The poppy bloomed, but it was so heavy it broke the stem ... I had to prop it up to take photos :(
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Beautiful small butterfly with long tail. That "tail" seems ot be normal for this species of butterflies. Size of the but terfly approx 3-4cm span with open wings.
Baguio is an amazing place for beautiful exotic butterflies. The butterfly sanctuary is near empty with only 2-3 different species - while in open air around Burnham park or here for this photo in the botanical garden it is very easy to find dozens of different colorful butterflies - close enough to make macro photos.
In album Beautiful tropical flowers - Tropical orchids
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Crocus - the first flowers of spring 2008
White and ample flower
Exotic flower
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The poppy bloomed, but it was so heavy it broke the stem ... I had to prop it up to take photos :(
The poppy bloomed, but it was so heavy it broke the stem ... I had to prop it up to take photos :(
The poppy bloomed, but it was so heavy it broke the stem ... I had to prop it up to take photos :(
Robert Nyman
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White colour flower... And It's Full Moon...
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Another yellow flower
Floral bedding is always something that divides gardeners; they either love it or hate it. There seems to be no half measure.
While I wouldn't do it in my own garden I have to admit I think it looks great at Tatton and the 'Conwy Butterflies' created by Conwy County Borough Council display made of marigolds and sempervivum is a worthy winner of the RHS/ Ball Colegrave National Flower Bed Competition. 
The displays are always of a very high standard and there are many that stand out for me including the helicopter in the Cheltenham in Bloom display (Silver) and the cyclists on the Bury Borough Council display. There is even a 'Yellow Submarine' (Silver) courtesy of Vale Royal Borough Council, perfectly placed for suitable accompaniment from the bandstand. 
Many of the displays have interesting stories behind them and a large tank created out of plants was one that stuck out for me. It's been created by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council in honour of Fred Kite, a resident of their borough. It commemorates the two military medals he was awarded while serving with the Royal Tank Regiment in North Africa. A fitting tribute, and certainly an explosion of colour. I've been trying to persuade my colleague Louise to love the flower beds without much success although she did admit that she liked the penguins in the 'Chill Out' display. The RHS are launching Britain's Best Flower Bed Competition for the nation's best flowerbed to rival those at Tatton. The competition is open to any team or individuals working on public bedding displays around the country. If you think you have what it takes, make sure you take a picture of your flowerbed before August 31 and find out how you can enter at the RHS Britain in Bloom site. The winner will have the chance to compete in the National Flower Bed Competition at Tatton 2009. Info from:
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