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by Robert Bales
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "Backlit Hibiscus" by Robert Bales. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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This beautiful hibiscus caught my eye early this morning just as the early morning Arizona sunlight reached the flower.
Hibiscus do not like wet feet, but neither should they be allowed to dry out -- especially in hot weather. Organic matter in the soil and mulch on top help to maintain a constant level of moisture in the summer. In pots or not, good drainage is very important!
They do like a lot of direct light, but under a blazing sun from dawn 'til dusk with temperatures in the 90s, 32+(C) and many of these hybrids will reduce their blooming. A little shade during the heat of the day and they will reward you with more and larger blooms.
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The tropical hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae or mallow family. Other relatives are the rose-of-sharon (shrubby althea), the hardy hibiscus grown in the north, okra, cotton, the Confederate Rose, hollyhock and quite a few others. Further inform...
I am a retired teacher, coach, and athletic director. While my wife, Judy, and I were teaching she had a photo studio, and I had a dark room where I did black and white and color. Some were for the studio while most of it was just a hobby. When we retired in 2000, we sold our house in Eastern Washington and moved onto our boat, Last Class, and our motorhome. We sold Last Class a few years ago and bought a small house in Yuma, Arizona and bought another one in Emmett Idaho. Now we spend the summers in Emmett and the winters in Yuma. Over our 50 years of marriage, we have always had an interest in photography and both of us enjoy taking the photos for this site. I have always used Cannon cameras and now I am using the 7D for most of the...
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Johanna Hurmerinta
Wonderful hibiscus and such great light and clarity! LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the nice light and clarity comments along with the LF!!
Sorin Apostolescu
BEAUTIFUL !!!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Sorin!!
Marcia Lee Jones
Wonderful work, Bob! p
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Marcia for the comment and the P!!
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful color and light Robert!...F/L/T
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Donna for the color and light comment along with the FLT!!!
Steve Taylor
This is very beautiful Robert. Faved
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Steve for the comment and the FAV!!
Catalina Walker
Gorgeous, lovely work, Robert! l/fv
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Catalina for the wonderful comment and the LFV!!
Linda Crockett
Beautiful work, Robert! l/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Linda for the comment and the LF!!
Tina LeCour
Beautiful capture Robert!! LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Tina for the comments and the LF!!
Iris Gelbart
Beautiful ........
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Iris!!
Cindy Treger
Robert, this is beautiful. f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Cindy for the comment and the F!!