Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and one of the most unusual and attractive members of the banana family (Musaceae). This popular plant bears a unique flower that resembles a brightly colored bird in flight, giving it the common name, bird-of-paradise. The photo was taken on February 2, 2007 in Haifa (Israel).
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upagupt mohanty 10 Jun 2010
Good shot indeed!!!!Thom Roslan 26 Apr 2008
A Beautiful portfolio of wonderful flowers....Your a "Master of the Macro"......gerry logan 04 Nov 2007
what a grand story line to go with this fantastic shot. in the thumnail I thought it was a picture of a fairy but I can see were it would look like a bird also great shotJohn Davis 17 Jul 2007
wonderful colors and great detail, awesome captureCindy Luke 28 Feb 2007
They are beautiful nice workKlaudia Warwel 12 Feb 2007
beautiful work. great colorsBrenda Loveless 08 Feb 2007
the lighting makes this especially exquisite, Lili...fabulous!Jerry 08 Feb 2007
Great floral!Mary Lou Cupp 07 Feb 2007
Nice Shot....VERY Great Composition!Loredana 07 Feb 2007
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FLORAL LILI LOVE ITJoke Schotting 07 Feb 2007
SO AN BEAUTIFUL FLOWER LILI!!!!Emily Reed 07 Feb 2007
Just the prettiest ever!cynthia berridge 07 Feb 2007
the colours are wonderful and a great photographIngrid Kolster 07 Feb 2007
Beautiful photo of the strelitzia. I like the contrast of the blossom and the background with the very fine lines of the leaves