OK, I cheated with this one. I got this from La Pimpette when it itsy-bitsy buds just beginning to form. I got it from her when she and Sandyc swept through on their tour - so it has taken its sweet time to bloom.
At any rate, I think it is gorgeous. Look at the freckles on the buds.
This first shot is of the whole plant
Another, closer shot
Side view close-up
Finally, so close you can see all the fine little hairs you can't see with the naked eye
Holy Smoke, Ms. Kitty...those are fantastic!!! I really love H. lobbii and I love its' growth... I need to get on the phone with you and have you walk me thru the settings...I am digitally impaired and I think we have the same camera....
GOOD JOB!!
You have the touch !!!! Sure had fun with you and our new son...................remember Idaho is calling your name................
Sandy
That's a beauty! So......who is the new son?????
Beautiful flower and photo Ann.
Gorgeous flowers and marvellous pictures! You are so good at it!!
My lobbii bloomed for the first time in June. They opened up June 22 and are still there, but I think they will fall off today or tomorrow.
I also love the freckled buds! They are so cute!
Wowser..that is SOMETHING!
Loving the flower!
Geeez, Ann! I think you have found your other "calling" (other than growing hoyas). Your pictures are FAN-TAAASTIC!!! (and so are your hoyas!)
B
Wow, those are really beautiful flowers Ann. I just love your close up pictures.
Sandy
Ok Ms. Kitty Kat, this is the last straw. I'm posting a picture of the "hit man" you need to watch out for, he's coming for you and your blooming hoyas!
Blessings,
Awanda
Oh, HJM Awanda, the terminator doesn't scare me.
Besides, my semi ran out of gas on the way to your place, so I never was able to have my way with your greenery.
Dang, he does look rather good in those leather pants - he seems to have a skin condition, though!
Teee Heee
Ann
So here is a photo where all of the blooms are either open and reflexed or in the process of opening (each one looks like a cute little alien)
And here is a close-up of a bloom opening
Ann, those are incredible!! What camera do you have? I am still learning mine, I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ30, and I am thinking if I use a tripod I can get that close? (I do get pretty close, but can't seem to keep my hands still enough)
Love the lobbii and love your pictures, Ann!!
My lobbii-flowers are still "alive". They opened June 22! They do start to look a litte old though, but they are still beautiful to me.
Lotta
Ann, those photos are simply gorgeous and perfect! Looks like you have a nice plant too, not just nice flowers.
Christina
Beautiful picture and flower, Ann!
Thanks Ladies!
Becky, I do use a tripod and I set it on the macro-setting. I think Christina is more adept than me because she gets great pictures by just snapping them wherever they are. I have to use a tripod or everything is fuzzy.
Hoyaluv,
Ann
Lovely photos Ann!
Thanks Susan!
WOW, Ann! What else is there to say but WOW!
Thanks Betsy!
Gorgeous ........................just Gorgeous I guess this will go on my wish list!! Great Pictures! Thanks for sharing!
dj
Thanks dj!
Ann
It's over....
My lobbii started to drop the flowers today *sobbing*. They lasted long though - almost two weeks.
Lotta, even in death they look stunning!!!
Oh, I hope mine lasts as long as yours did.
Wipe your eyes, my dear. They will come back again.
:-)
Ann
I surely hope that yours will last that long too. They are so beautiful. A new favourite.
But every new bloomer seems to be a new favourite =)
Edit: some spelling mistakes
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