Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe Lily) #2

Dennis Gay

Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe Lily) #2

This brilliant, delicate little wildflower, no bigger than an Aussie 50c piece is a very fine example of Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe Lily).

Found and photographed in gorgeous light in a tiny clearing beside a track at Diamond Head, part of Crowdy Bay National Park, Laurieton, south of Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia on a fine spring morning.

In this area the flowers grow in thick native grasses and throwing out the background was very difficult. The only way I could do it was to fit the +10dioptre screw-on Macro Lens to the camera, set the camera to Super Macro Mode and get in as close as I physically and optically could using Manual Focus. I feel the sharp angles of the blurred blades of grass in the background support the hard angles of the thinner petals of the flower.

Fuji S9600: RAW, f/3.4 @ 1/120sec, Tripod, Timer.
Lightroom 1.1 & Photoshop CS3.

Visit the Aussie Wildflowers collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more luscious native Lily delights.

UPDATE:
27-10-08
This fragile fringed floral delight has been featured in the Australian Native Plants Group .

UPDATE:
31-10-08
Anthony Vella has choosen this lovely Lily as the Former DPF Members Group’s November 2008 Avatar.

UPDATE:
01-11-08
The Hosts of the Australian Native Plants Group have choosen this lovely lily as the November 2008 Avatar.

Enjoy!

WILDFLOWERS: LILIES
(Click on the links!)

Thysanotus tuberosus

Thysanotus tuberosus

Thysanotus tuberosus

Tricoryne elatior

Tricoryne elatior

Tricoryne elatior

Burchardia umbellata

Burchardia umbellata

Burchardia umbellata

Sowerbaea juncea

Sowerbaea juncea

Tripladenia cunninghamii

Dianella caerula

Dianella caerula

Dianella caerulea

Thelionema caespitosum

Thelionema caespitosum

Thelionema caespitosum

Thelionema caespitosum

Thelionema caespitosum

Caesia parviflora var minor

Nymphoides indica

Nymphaea violacea

Nymphaea violacea

Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe Lily) #2 belongs to the following groups:

All That is Nature (Photography Only), Former DPF Members and New South Wales Photography Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe Lily) #2 by Dennis Gay
Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe Lily) #2 by Dennis Gay
  • brandiejenkins

    brandiejenkins

    Interesting, looks like a flower unraveling, beautifully rich colors

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Brandie,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you are the very first Bubbler to comment on my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “Interesting…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    the flower is simply superb, the photography is simply perfect. This would have to be one of the most outstanding photographs I’ve seen Dennis

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Robert,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…simply perfect…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Dare I suggest this could be your best yet?!!!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Rosalie,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…best yet?!!!” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    I have a lot of “bests” in my personal coillection. I keep adding to it each spring. Just which is really my “best” I would have no idea. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw

    These are absolutely stunning, we actuallly have some of these in the Blue Mountains but they are proving hard for me to find. This shot is amazing, you are fabulous at macro work!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Gayle,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…absolutely stunning…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for very flattering reference to my close-up work. I always try my hardest for a good result. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Wow this is gorgeous Dennis.Love it.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Sharon,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…Love it.” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Claire  Farley

    Claire Farley

    WOW oh WOW! This is spectacular Dennis!. I have seen and photographed these lovely flowers, but nothing as good as this. Excellent work Dennis!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Claire,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “WOW oh WOW!…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Leeo

    Leeo

    Lovely capture Dennis. We have a smaller version of these in SA…they are about the size of the old 1 cent piece :)

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Leeo,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “Lovely…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Do you have the botanical name for your species? I would like to look it up as a comparison.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    absolutely gorgeous, well done :) k

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Kristina,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “absolutely gorgeous…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Rainy …. wherever you are …..,

    Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Mick Davson

    Mick Davson

    Dennis, this is one of your best, mate. You have really brought out the colour and the texture here. Absolutely beautiful and you have really done it justice.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Mick,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…one of your best…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    GB
    Dennis

  • GailD

    GailD

    This is stunning. Perfect. You’re best yet.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Gail,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…You’re best yet.” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • GailD

    GailD

    This is stunning. Perfect. Definately you’re best.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Gail,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…Definately you’re best.” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Georgous shot!!!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Tara,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “Gorgeous shot!!!” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    GB
    Dennis

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Such a beautiful flower and so well captured Dennis.. Bravo..

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day VE,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…Bravo..” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you toofor the honour of adding my portfolio to your watchlist. I hope it lives up to your expectations.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    I agree with Rosalie and Mike. Wow!!! It’s wonderful experience here, Dennis

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Prasad,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…Wow!!!..” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    So glad you are enjoying the ride. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Tracy Smith …. wherever you are …..,

    Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.

    GB
    Dennis

  • LenitaB

    LenitaB

    Amazing detail, Dennis! Wish I could keep those wildflowers from blowing in the breeze!!! Well done.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Lenita,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “Amazing detail…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    What you need m’dear is a Wildflower Holding Device (WHD). You could part with some of your hard earned money and buy something fancy to do the job OR you could make one yourself, (or get hubby to do it), from bits ‘n’ pieces in the shed.
    Basically all you need are two rods – one to stick in the ground and one as a swing arm, a block with a hole in it to slide up and down the spike and for the arm to swing on, an old wooden door handle to stick on the top and a small piece of flat material with Velcro on it to hold the flower stem, fit on the end of the arm. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day WombatWal …. wherever you are …..,

    Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.

    GB
    Dennis

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Love these natives Dennis!!! One of my favourites!!! *) Beautiful!! *)

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Deb,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…Beautiful!!...” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography and for all the !s

    Yup! They are the most delicate wildflowers of all I reckon yet they have developed and thrived in one of the harshest climates in the world. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    What a beautiful flower and you capture it so well.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Steven,

    Great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…so well.” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography and for all the !s

    GB
    Dennis

  • pene

    pene

    absolutly fantastic shot !!!
    infact ALL your images are fantastic!
    congrats on this one being featured! :)

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Pene,

    So nice to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    My thanks for your most complimentary and encouraging “absolutely fantastic…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography.

    So glad you have enjoyed my wild Aussie floral delights.

    GB
    Dennis

  • pene

    pene

    hi again…
    would it be possible for you to add a pic of your WHD ????
    cheers
    p

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day again Pene,

    Yup! I’ll make a shot and let you know when it is up for viewing. 8-)

    GB
    D!

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    UPDATE: 27-10-08

    This fragile fringed floral delight has been featured in the Australian Native Plants Group .
    My thanks to the Hosts and to all who have supported this work.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image! Congratulations on your feature! :D

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Evita,

    Glad to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you kindly for your most complimentary and encouraging “Beautiful…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography and for your well wishes on the feature.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Debbie Stobbart

    Debbie Stobbart

    This is so amazing and you captured it so perfectly. Love the detail.
    I’m fascinated by this flower! Congratulations on your feature!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Debbie,

    It is so nice to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    My sincere thanks for your most complimentary and encouraging “…amazing…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography and for your well wishes on the feature.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    My deepest and warmest thanks to Anthony Vella for choosing my lovely lily as the Former DPF Members Group’s November 2008 Avatar.

    Thank you so much for the honour Toninu and for your very kind and flattering words regarding the photograph, my work and philosphy.

    My utmost thanks to all who have supported this Lily and all my work.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Stunning work Dennis, and congrats on the feature.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Craig,

    Really great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you kindly for your most complimentary and encouraging “Stunning work…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography and for your well wishes on the feature.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Memaa

    Memaa

    Congratulations, Dennis. This superb shot certainly is deserving of the win. Your work is an inspiration to us all. Sue

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Sue,

    Lovely to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Many thanks for your most complimentary and encouraging “…superb shot…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography, for your well wishes on the feature and your very flattering remark regarding my work.

    GB
    Dennis

  • godders

    godders

    The detail in this is outstanding Dennis, the colour and clarity make you want to reach out and touch it.

    Excellent work, best wishes, Nick. (Thoroughly deserves this month’s avatar award)

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Nick,

    It is really great to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you very much for your most complimentary and encouraging “…outastanding…” wrap for my wild Aussie floral photography, for your well wishes on the feature and your very flattering remark regarding my work.

    GB
    Dennis

  • john403

    john403

    Wonderful honor, Dennis. So well deserved. You do fantastic work and you always give a sincere, fair critique. You comments and advise are always welcomed and much appreciated. Congratulations!!!!!
    john

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day John,

    So good to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    My utmost thanks for your most complimentary and encouraging wrap for my my work, my comments to others and the feature.

    GB
    Dennis

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Congratulations Dennis. it’s a beautiful photo.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day again Sharon,

    Thank you kinldy for your return visit, your complimentary comment and your much appreciated congratulations for the avatar feature.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Thordis

    Thordis

    Congratulation my friend! Very well done! :)

  • Dennis Gay replied

    Dagin Thordis,

    Really nice to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Thank you so much for your most complimentary and encouraging ”...Very well done!...” wrap for lovely Lily and for the avatar feature.

    GB
    Dennis

  • George Petrovsky

    George Petrovsky

    G’day Dennis!

    Heartiest congratulations on your avatarial selection! Very well deserved for a picture that is simply magnificent in its colour, detail and presentation. Your already exemplary work with native flora has risen to new heights. A definite favourite!

    :)george

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day G!,

    Good to see you out along the track at Diamond Head on my wildflower safari and that you have spotted my little fringed wonder.
    Many thanks for your most complimentary and encouraging ”…simply magnificent…” wrap for lovely Lily and for the avatar feature.

    Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    UPDATE: 01-11-08

    My deepest and warmest thanks to the Hosts of the Australian Native Plants Group for choosing this lovely Lily as the November 2008 Avatar.

    My utmost thanks to all who have supported this Lily and all my work.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Mariaan Krog…. wherever you are …..,

    Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Robert Brandie …. wherever you are …..,

    Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    Please consider one of your artworks for challenge Triangular Shapes

  • Dennis Gay replied

    Cheers Maria!

    Thank you for your invitation to the challenge. No sooner said than done!
    I just joined the group and as you made your invitation here I have entered this lovely wild Aussie lily.

    GB
    Dennis

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    stunning! I’ve never seen anything like it

  • Dennis Gay replied

    Hola Nadine!

    Welcome to Diamond Head. So nice to have a Warwick warrior on the safari.
    Muchos gracias Senora for your most generous “stunning!...” wrap for this frilly beauty.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day annalisa .... wherever you are …..,

    Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn

    S P E L L B I N D I N G series, just fabulous….

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    Aloha LARRY!

    Good to have you with us along the Crowdy Bay trail.
    Thanks you big time for your extremely encouraging CAPITAL comment for this thrilling frilled beauty and the wild Aussie Lily series.

    GB
    Dennis

  • ega39

    ega39

    Wow, this is wonderful, love the color

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day EGA!

    Welcome to my wildflower safari at Crowdy Bay.
    Thank heaps for your international internetical “Wow…” wrap for this fringed floral effort. It is very encouraging and much appreciated.
    Thanks too for the honour of adding this to your favourites collection.

    GB
    Dennis

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