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Apr 15, 2016 21:22:35   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Found these in a local park

No. 1
No. 1...
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No. 2
No. 2...
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Apr 15, 2016 22:04:47   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Very pretty. The first makes me think of a rain lily but just guessing.

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Apr 15, 2016 22:09:38   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
Very pretty. The first makes me think of a rain lily but just guessing.


Thank you Carol ! Rain lily .... quite possible... I saw these under a couple trees. There was a bunch.

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Apr 16, 2016 00:41:34   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
Nice pics, Sundar. My knowledge of flowers is close to zilch, lol. :-D

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Apr 16, 2016 02:05:28   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Very nice shots, beautiful colours. :D

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Apr 16, 2016 07:37:23   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
DOOK wrote:
Nice pics, Sundar. My knowledge of flowers is close to zilch, lol. :-D


Thank you ! No worries...you have company :)

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Apr 16, 2016 07:38:56   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Sylvias wrote:
Very nice shots, beautiful colours. :D


Thank you Sylvia ! Yes, the color was the attraction for me too :)

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Apr 16, 2016 09:02:03   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
The composition and light of #1 are so appealing. Love the shot!

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Apr 16, 2016 09:41:03   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
The composition and light of #1 are so appealing. Love the shot!


Thanks Linda ! Yes, was lucky to get that sort of light.

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Apr 16, 2016 15:46:59   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
I don't know what they are, but your shots certainly enhance their beauty, Sundar. The colors and lighting are gorgeous.

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Apr 16, 2016 16:48:58   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
I don't know what they are, but your shots certainly enhance their beauty, Sundar. The colors and lighting are gorgeous.


Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting

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Apr 18, 2016 19:53:16   #
Corolyn Loc: Live in TN
 
The first looks like a Rain Lily and the second one is a Dianthus.

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Apr 18, 2016 19:58:57   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Corolyn wrote:
The first looks like a Rain Lily and the second one is a Dianthus.


Thank you ! Carol also feels it is Rain lily. I am seeing the second flower for the first time and the name is also new to me :) .
Learnt somethings new. Thank you !
:)
:thumbup:

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Apr 18, 2016 20:09:15   #
Corolyn Loc: Live in TN
 
sundar wrote:
Thank you ! Carol also feels it is Rain lily. I am seeing the second flower for the first time and the name is also new to me :) .
Learnt somethings new. Thank you !
:)
:thumbup:


The Dianthus family is large and has several different kinds. There are the maiden pinks and the Sweet Williams which is what your flower is. I have both growing in my garden.

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Apr 18, 2016 20:30:19   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Corolyn wrote:
The Dianthus family is large and has several different kinds. There are the maiden pinks and the Sweet Williams which is what your flower is. I have both growing in my garden.


Additional information is much appreciated :)

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