Osteospermum (Boneseed)

The daisy-like flowers consists of disc florets and ray florets. Flower heads usually solitary on short peduncles, radiate, the rays curling back at night. Some species produce prussic or hydrocyanic acid and are implicated in stock poisoning. The vernacular name, bietnou is one of the very few Khoisan names still in use.

Information:

Manning, J (2008: 392) Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa, 1^st ed. Cape Town: Struik Nature

A Day of Romance

Today is Valentine's Day, which we exchanged candy, flowers and gifts between loved ones.

A quote by John Lennon just brought my love for photographing flowers and Valentine's Day together: "Love is the flower you've got to let grow."

We had so many flowers in our house that I felt creative and started to photograph the different flowers with a new twist in editing, giving them a more vintage feel. Hope you like the new style and please do comment.

Bouquet of Flowers

This is my first blog post since I’m finished with my third year photography course. I’m so excited to start my life as a professional photographer. Here are some of my latest flora images: