Pink White and Green Parrot Tulips
by Joni Eskridge
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Pink White and Green Parrot Tulips
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Joni Eskridge
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http://sunvalleyfloralfarms.blogspot.com/ says about the Parrot tulip:
Parrot tulips came on the scene in the early 1900�s. They existed before then, however, there was a renaissance of the Parrot as breeders were able to increase stem strength in about 1930.
Tulipa gesnerana dracontia is the name for the variety of cultivated tulips known as Parrots. The bold serrated edges of the tulip petals give them a ruffled appearance; this ruffled look is thought to be very similar to the feathers of a parrot. These feathered and contorted petals really grab your attention, and require a second look to see what is going on with these blooms.
I agree. The first time I saw a Parrot Tulip I was amazed at the color and shape, and surprised to find that it was actually a Tulip. These particular Tulips were captured at Lilacia Park in Lombard Illinois which, in addition to their namesake Lilacs, hosts a wide variety of lovely Tulips every spring. You can find another of their Parrot Tulips - the Flaming Parrot - also in my portfolio.
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April 7th, 2016
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HH Photography of Florida
Great close-up of these beautiful tulips, Joni. Nice detail and lighting. L/fv
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thank you Helen. Love that late afternoon /early evening sunlight filtered through the tree tops! Appreciate the visit.
Chris Daugherty
Beautiful light,color and details in this remarkable capture Joni~~~
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thank you Chris. These are really beautiful flowers. Love discovering things I've never seen before.
DEBOLINA MOITRA
Wonderful capture.
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thanks so much for the visit. Debolina. Appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Marnie Patchett
This is a WOW! image, the lighting and the colors are amazing.
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thank you so much, Marnie. The park where these flowers were is right across the street from one of the stops on my train ride home. I try every year to bring my camera to work with me one day and make a stopover here on my way home. So the timing is very conducive to that sweet early evening light just before sunset. Glad you liked it!
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations on your feature in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! l/f
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thank you Jasna for featuring Pink White And Green Parrot Tulips in the group Global Flowers Photography. Very grateful ( :
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