Akebono Tulip

[AlanLichty]

A number of years ago my wife (the gardener) bought a fancy hybrid tulip from Japan called Akebono (Japanese for Dawn). They are described as a Darwin hybrid tulip with large semi-double blooms and are supposed to be grown in full sun. In our case they are planted in a shady area so they are frequently a bit shy and only open fully on bright sunny days. Yesterday was cloudy all day so this particular bloom was being a bit shy for its portrait.

C&C always welcome.

 

[JimFox]

Shy is cool too! I really like how this looks.

And that's so neat getting a tulip from Japan!

 

[AlanLichty]

Shy is cool too! I really like how this looks.

And that's so neat getting a tulip from Japan!

Thanks Jim - I liked the view this one presented without being open. This variety of tulips was bred in Japan but the bulb company Nancy bought them from is based in the U.S.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Looks pretty with the red border on the petals and even the sepals are pretty cool.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Exquisite tulip with lipstick boarders. Awesome against that velvety dark green

 

[AlanLichty]

Looks pretty with the red border on the petals and even the sepals are pretty cool.

Thanks - I think it almost looks better closed although its a pretty showy bloom when it opens up too.

 

[AlanLichty]

Exquisite tulip with lipstick boarders. Awesome against that velvety dark green

Thanks Eric - I like your lipstick borders description as it fits quite well with the markings. Cloudy light is neat for subjects like this.

 

[Michael13]

The soft light is perfect here as is the sharpness. But the lipstick steals the show!

 

[AlanLichty]

The soft light is perfect here as is the sharpness. But the lipstick steals the show!

Thanks Michael - still chuckling over the lipstick ascription for the red rim of the petals but it really fits. The red shows up better with the bloom closed in the shade.

 

[KevinA]

Beautiful image with great light Alan

 

[AlanLichty]

Beautiful image with great light Alan

Thanks Kevin!