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Challenge: Free Study IX (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z
Location: Garden
Date: Nov 4, 2005
Aperture: F/2.8
ISO: ISO-100
Shutter: 1/294 sec
Galleries: Abstract, Floral
Date Uploaded: Nov 30, 2005

 Epiphyllum hybrid (see below).

pp; cropped, cloned out two small 'marks'.

80% sure this is an Epiphyllum hybrid, common name is Orchid Cactus (however, it may also be a Phyllocactus, Nopalxochia, Disocactus, etc). Positive identification is welcomed. This is a difficult flower to correctly identify 100% due to the classifications and myriad of hybrid cultivars, etc. The particular cultivar/variety/hybrid I am unsure of but narrowed it down to: Circus, Circus OR Pink Parasol OR Cinco de Mayo OR American Sweetheart

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)

"'Epiphyllum hybrids' are usually various crosses between Disocactus and Epiphyllum." .... "Epiphyllum. The name Epiphyllum is formed from the Greek word "epi" meaning upon, and "phyllon" a leaf, referring to the flowers born on leaf like stems.... Flowers are mostly nocturnal, and glabrous. Some members of other genera such as Schlumbergera used to be included in the genus Epiphyllum."

More information for those interested can be found at the following;

Dave's Garden - Epiphyllums
Tropical Treasures (plants for sale)
Cactus Culture for Amateurs (Project Gutenberg)
Welcome to Epiphytes - The Book (an 'ebook')

The title was an 'accident', I was looking for something with a prefix of 'octa' (due to the 8 'swirling' stigma 'lobes') and after typing it into Dictionary.com it listed Octane - I liked the sound of it but it does mean "Any of various isomeric paraffin hydrocarbons with the formula C8H18, found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent." but also "An octane number." Given the color, I thought perhaps it was befitting after all.

Thank you to those who commented/voted it high'ish'.

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Nikon D7100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 03/14/2006 11:11:36 PM
detailed and elegant capture! great job!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 12/06/2005 10:30:59 AM
Wow, beautiful macro shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 12/06/2005 05:49:39 AM
This is a sensational photograph. I find it difficult to fault it at all.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 12/05/2005 11:36:02 PM
Very delicate and beautiful, but too dark. A high key treatment would suit this well. The color cast is complementary.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-30D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 12/05/2005 12:05:38 PM
Wow, now that's a macro! Great colors and composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
12/04/2005 10:39:12 PM
Love the pastel colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 12/04/2005 10:47:35 AM
Wow, splendid details. Very nice shot! Love the color.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital
 12/04/2005 04:54:37 AM
Pretty. Very delicate. Lovely macro.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM
 12/03/2005 02:58:22 PM
I think this could have used a little more contrast boost to gain more range in values
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7 II
Sony FE 24-240 f/3.5-6.3 OSS
 12/01/2005 06:50:33 PM
Great detail
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 12/01/2005 12:17:57 PM
very cool. awsome lines and tack sharp
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon Power Shot SX10 IS
 12/01/2005 09:42:03 AM
great macro with interesting colors
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 12/01/2005 12:50:21 AM
Excellent sharpness and good colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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