Hello Galdys! We are back to your extraordinary Banksias, not only to have another look at this interesting album, but also to thank you for your nice words for our dragonfly album and, the most important , to wish you, 4 days in advance: HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Big Birthday hugs, Henri and Käthi

said oertlif_3 2006.08.29 at 06:23:00 PDT

Hello Gladys, Wow what different species of flowers!!!Wonderful album, and thanks for sharing. Judy

said matts112 2006.08.25 at 07:46:49 PDT

Hello Gladys,what a beautiful album of highly detailed and colourful images of the many different banksia species,I am no horticultural expert and didn't realise there were so many different species but I do appreciate beauty and good photography.Thank-you so much for sharing these wonderful close-up images with us and of course for your kind comments in my guestbook.Sorry I was a bit slow in getting back to you,Mother-in-law sadly passed away last Saturday,so as you may appreciate,my time has been limited on the site,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2006.08.25 at 05:58:43 PDT

Hello Gladys, how did I ever overlook seeing this album after you sent me an invitation. Lucky I'm clearing out my Inbox tonight, or I may have never got here. So many wonderful Banksias, and most of them new to my eyes. Such exotic plants, and your commentary adds an extra dimension of interest. Thank you for sharing these most excellent photos; best wishes, Keith.

said magikeith 2006.08.25 at 04:40:57 PDT

Hey Gladys, ah! Spring in an Australian garden! Got to get my spring06 photos done soon. Thanks for these, Paul

said koropaul 2006.08.24 at 20:22:54 PDT

Hello Gladys and Congratulations on this fantastic collection of the Banksia florals!! They resemble what we call "bottlebrushes" , but are Much More Colorful and Diverse in shapes and sizes...they are so Beautiful as your imagery shows so well! If you had photo comments on, I could have filled your e-mail...guess that's why you don't, hehe!!! Loved it my friend, many thanks for sharing them with us all! I also appreciate your very kind and supportive comments in my featured "F16" album Tuesday, Always a Joy to hear from you...Thanks My Friend! Take Care & Have a Wonderful Spring! GB, Ted

said torretab 2006.08.24 at 07:21:27 PDT

What an amazing plant this is and its flower is so unique. Great album Gladys. Your photos are fantastic. I enjoyed my visit to this album very much. Thanks for your visits lately to my albums though this most difficult viewing time on Webshots. Hugs, Laura

said Nannygoose 2006.08.23 at 16:33:44 PDT

Hello Gladys! You have such special beautiful plants in Australia! Thanks for sharing them with your always so interesting comments! So many species of Banksias with amazing designs and names! Our favorites: The orange ones in 11 and 12, yellows in 17, 25 and 44(with blue sky!) and the red of 39. Thanks also for your nice guestbook entries and your comments about your Acacias! best wishes and hugs, Henri and Käthi

said oertlif_3 2006.08.23 at 07:52:12 PDT

Hi Gladys, what a fantastic collection of photographs of this unusual flower. I guess there are not many species that are so varied & can survive in those conditions. Great photos as well hope it achieves a feature for you. Lots on botanical info as well that shows you care about plants. Your mention of "laterite" in one photo rang bells with me, not heard of it for years but we used to have roads made of it in Africa. Eric

said ericy202 2006.08.23 at 04:56:26 PDT

< <font color="#000090" > Hi Gladys, This is a beautiful album with great images of these strange, exotic and colorful flowers topped off with interesting and informative text. The flowers look to be about watermelon size which, if my perception is accurate, makes them some of the largest flowers/racemes I have ever seen. I find it very interesting and convenient for photography that the individual flowers develop simultaneously and that all reach peak at about the same time. Others, like the Lupine, seem to develop serially with the bottom flowers well past peak by the time the top ones open. <font color="#b00000" > Greetings from Florida, Paul. </font>

said paul_fernandez 2006.08.22 at 11:05:47 PDT

Hi Gladys! What an education as well as delightful eye candy. I love how you have meticulously identified each variety, as well as your exceptionally clear, well-composed photos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of these intriguing plants. Charlotte in Texas

said barnchaser 2006.08.21 at 10:22:05 PDT

Hello Gladys,this was new to me.Although it is among the best known plants in W.Australia!I don't think that I ever saw a Banksia before.But I must admit it is a beautiful plant and the colours and shapes are great.Thanks for sharing and thank you for visiting my featured album and your kind G/B entry.Take care and have a wonderful week,regards,Henri

said haneveercoremanssh... 2006.08.20 at 12:42:01 PDT

Hi Gladys! I was picking out favourites as I went through and came up with too many to name them all. The Scarlet Banksia got the nod ahead of the both the Siver and the Firewood Banksia. I liked the Holly Leafed Banksia as well and it is a different shape alltogether but still very pretty. Thanks for the invite mate! Catch you later. Hugs Al

said shortshooter 2006.08.19 at 22:25:19 PDT

Hi Gladys, indeed these is a spectacular plants. I'm not familiar with Banksias and I enjoyed learnig about them and watching their beauty with your album. Thanks for sharing with us these beautiful pictures and informative captions. Thanks also for visiting my Doors album and for your kind words in the guestbook. Wishing you a wonderful week, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.08.19 at 22:18:41 PDT

Thank you for introducing me to this fascinating plant in its many varieties! I thoroughly enjoyed learning about each one of them through your great shots and informative descriptions. Best wishes, SJ Abrams in Virginia, USA

said sjabrams 2006.08.19 at 14:25:35 PDT

A Truly Beautiful Album of Great Plant Photography. Colorful & Sharp pictures extremely well done & as always with great detailed descriptions for each Photo. My congratulations on another breathtaking album. Have a wonderful weekend ! The old Mojave Desert Rat. Nev

said alocolobo 2006.08.19 at 10:12:12 PDT