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36 thoughts on “Friendly Friday Photo Challenge -Coral ish colours”
Oh that’s so beautiful! What tree/bush/flower is it? Looks very Aussie!
Indeed you are right,Snow! It is the Swamp Mahogany (gum tree). It is rather special. Not a tall tree, by any stretch. But so pretty in blossom and the rainbow lorikeet birds love them for the nectar. Do you remember those birds?
Ah yes, gum trees! I remember. And lorikeets, yes! When I visited my childhood best friend as a grown up, I was surprised by how many different kinds of parrots you could see everywhere, early in the morning. I had forgotten the lorikeets but that gum tree flower looks so familiar! ❤️
Yes it is similar to that, Gavin. They look very Christmasy and I used to have two Pohutukawa shrubs growing in my garden. Love those brilliant flowers. You aren’t based in New Zealand, are you?
No, not now, but I spent a lot of time there. I am a half Kiwi, but have always gravitated back to Europe I am afraid. I like my little corner of Surrey!
They are Australian eucalyptus flowers but the tree is actually called a Swamp Mahogany. They are highly decorative aren’t they? I don’t think you would find them growing anywhere else outside Australia?
These are so reminiscent of Australia. The smell of the leaves and the cacophony of the Rainbow Lorikeets evokes summer in Oz!! Most definitely. Are you in Nepal for long, David?
Oh that’s so beautiful! What tree/bush/flower is it? Looks very Aussie!
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Indeed you are right,Snow! It is the Swamp Mahogany (gum tree). It is rather special. Not a tall tree, by any stretch. But so pretty in blossom and the rainbow lorikeet birds love them for the nectar. Do you remember those birds?
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Ah yes, gum trees! I remember. And lorikeets, yes! When I visited my childhood best friend as a grown up, I was surprised by how many different kinds of parrots you could see everywhere, early in the morning. I had forgotten the lorikeets but that gum tree flower looks so familiar! ❤️
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The trees bring the birds! I noticed the quiet and lack of bird song in Norway in winter! Quite different from the sounds of Australia !!
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Thats beautiful Amanda! reminds me of the NZ Pohutukawa flower. Lovely.
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Yes it is similar to that, Gavin. They look very Christmasy and I used to have two Pohutukawa shrubs growing in my garden. Love those brilliant flowers. You aren’t based in New Zealand, are you?
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No, not now, but I spent a lot of time there. I am a half Kiwi, but have always gravitated back to Europe I am afraid. I like my little corner of Surrey!
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I know what you mean. Denmark has the same effect on me. But all family is on Australia.
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Unfortunately my family are pretty much all in NZ now. Thankfully we have Face time nowadays!
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you, Mydustyflipflops.
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Interesting to know that it is a “gum tree). Love the photo,
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Thank you, Ineke. There are many different varieties.
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I didn’t get a notice from Snow! I am supposed to follow her.
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It doesn’t always seem to work! I sometimes have to re-do follows!!
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Okay, I’ll have a look again.
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Great flowers! What are they? Bottle brush?
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They are Australian eucalyptus flowers but the tree is actually called a Swamp Mahogany. They are highly decorative aren’t they? I don’t think you would find them growing anywhere else outside Australia?
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I’ve never heard of this tree and will have to google it! Thanks for letting me know.
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You are very welcome!
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I’ve seen this in the Philippines.
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I edited the comment to reflect your correction! Interesting that you have seen them there!!
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Our country is close to each other
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I edited the comment to reflect your correction! Interesting that you have seen them there!!
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It sure is a fun city to visit. When were you there?
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Oopsss. Philippines
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No worries Perpetua!
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Beautiful Colours! Gorgeous
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Thank you Sam!! How are things with you?
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Yes Amanda … Enough to make
a wandering Aussie homesick😎
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These are so reminiscent of Australia. The smell of the leaves and the cacophony of the Rainbow Lorikeets evokes summer in Oz!! Most definitely. Are you in Nepal for long, David?
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Nepal for a week, then a couple of weeks
travelling down through India. Just got
back to the very lucky country.
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Oh that is exciting! India is going to be interesting. Looking forward to following you.
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Oh that is exciting! India is going to be interesting. Looking forward to following you
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