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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

A Matter of Seconds


2 pm

We are three weeks into autumn now yet each day the passionfruit vine opens more flowers, many of which begin to set fruit. As I have shared before, the flowers spring open within a few minutes, making it difficult to catch happening.

This afternoon I noticed two flowers had sprung open already while I was searching under some nearby zinnia leaves for ladybugs. I was hoping to witness the wonder of another passionfruit flower opening before their season was finished. Looking around I found this bud above as a promising prospect so decided to stay and watch it a few minutes - I'm pleased I did.


54 seconds later


20 seconds more


11 seconds later


9 seconds more


54 seconds later


Just 4 seconds later


A total of 2 minutes 32 seconds from the first photo above to the last! That's 152 seconds. By morning the flower will be shrivelling and mostly closed. God's handiwork is awesome!

So did I find any ladybugs??? You'll have to come back soon to find out......

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31 comments:

  1. GigaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    To wygląda, jak na filmie, gdzie w przyspieszonym tempie pokazują rozwój kwiatu. Niesamowite ! Wspaniale to pokazałaś na zdjęciach. Pozdrawiam wiosennie, bo u nas dzisiaj się zaczęła.*** It looks like a movie, where in an accelerated development of the flower show. Incredible! It's great you showed in the pictures. With best wishes.

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  2. ZenserlyMarch 20, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    magnificent series of photos, you just made my day beyond lovely! God's creation is indeed awesome and yes I will come back to check on any ladybugs :-)

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  3. LindyLouMacMarch 20, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Passion flowers are amazing and you were so lucky to be able to witness the event with your camera, fabulous photos.

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  4. Gone CountryMarch 20, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Amazing! I had no idea they opened up that quickly and then don't last very long. They're beautiful flowers!

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  5. Judy March 20, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Absolutely amazing! This would be neat to see in a video.

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  6. geaninaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    absolutely amazing! greetings :)

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  7. RosemaryMarch 21, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Wonderful, beautiful - a joy to see. I have taken heart from what you said about macro photography and have started practising, thank you.

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  8. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!:)))
    Amazing serie of images.
    Well done!

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  9. Sylvia KMarch 21, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Superb, beautiful series as always! Your macro shots never fail to amaze me! Have a lovely evening!

    Sylvia

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  10. Anita JohnsonMarch 21, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    And we are heading into spring, a very early one too. Last year we had snow into early April, but today it is HOT! These photos are stunning!

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  11. MarisaMarch 21, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Excellent Images!

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  12. MathildaMarch 21, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Wunderbar festgehalten und super Fotos!!

    LG Mathilda

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  13. MarijkeMarch 21, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Must be fantastic to watch the birth of this flower. Beautiful flower.
    gr. Marijke

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  14. mariondejongMarch 21, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    I fully agree, beautiful pictures!
    Best regards, Marion

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  15. Cristina FerreiraMarch 21, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Incrivel, bela e perfeita a natureza.
    Gostei da sequência de fotos.

    beijos.

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  16. thefisherladyMarch 21, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    and to be there to catch the glimpse... that is the gift from our Father's hand

    So glad He put you three together... the flower, camera, and you!

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  17. Karin M.March 21, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Wow .... those are amazing shots,
    magnificent observation, a lovely flower ...
    Greeting Karin

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  18. WencheMarch 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Wooow, amazing and magnificent. Impressed :0)

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  19. A Colorful WorldMarch 21, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    This was wonderful! Such perfect timing! I know you were happy to catch it just before it opened!

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  20. Gillian OlsonMarch 21, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Wonderful series, it is a spectacular flower and amazing that it opens so quickly.

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  21. hawknitr13March 21, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    magnificent pics!!!

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  22. DaveMarch 21, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Well done Karen. A clever series of photos of the passionfruit flower opening. - Dave

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  23. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    These look amazing.. :)

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  24. Kirsten HarrMarch 22, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    That's amazing! Absolutely beautiful!

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  25. ChristinaMarch 22, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    This post makes me think that we should all slow down a little and take more notice of our surroundings. It doesn't take long to see something wonderful :) Thanks for sharing.

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  26. BarbMarch 22, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    You watched a miracle - so glad you took the time. Sometimes waiting and watching are so satisfying. What fabulous shots! Thank you!

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  27. LizMarch 23, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    God's handiwork certainly is amazing! So much beauty and wonder.

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  28. IsabelleMarch 23, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    That's all it takes to see nature's miracle unfolding... glad you were there to witness.

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  29. Seeing Each DayMarch 24, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    I so enjoy these series entries. That's amazing in terms of the time span.

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  30. RubyMarch 25, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Exceptionally beautiful series. Loved the opening of the petals. Cheers, ruby

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  31. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Jestem zafascynowany Twoimi zdjęciami. Pozdrawiam.

    Przy okazji polecam moje strony:
    http://gorskiewedrowki.blogspot.com/
    http://zewnatury.blogspot.com/
    http://gorskiereminiscencje.blogspot.com/

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