Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Hibiscus Flower and Dramaticly-lit Ruins

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Hibiscus Flower and Dramaticly-lit Ruins of the Jesuit Society in Antigua Guatemala.

I decided to place the vibrant hibiscus flowers [rosa de jamaica] in the foreground and and dramaticly-lit ruins as backdrop. I made several shots switching for the focal point from the flowers to the ruins as well making horizontal and vertical orientation version… TAP to see the full size photos and post.

Guateflora: Clavel de cerco

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Guateflora: Clavel de cerco or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis close-up by Rudy Girón

Half jokingly I stated that I wish I had some Google Goggles with me every time I go out to take photos so I know what I am photographing, especially when taking pictures of flora and fauna. Well, a few people in Facebook took over the task of determining the identity of the flower above … Read more