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Published: 2007-05-27 21:10:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1194; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 53
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My husband took this picture for me at a flower and garden show in Melbourne. I did doctor it up a bit to eliminate the distracting background. These flowers are not only stunning, but they are huge!Related content
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Oh, I get it! Ha, ha!
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you get what?my name is begonia and this a awesome piccy!!!!!!!
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So pretty.
I've been to Melbourne. Great place.
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Hi Sarah, thanks for your kind words of encouragement. Do you have friends in Melbourne? What brought you down unda? Thanks for the kind words.
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I have an adopted Grandfather who lives in Melbourne on Hereford Rd. He just turned 93. I met him in 1987 when he was touring the U.S. We hit it off and have been pen pals ever since. I went over on college break in 92 for 2 months and a week. I seen quite a lot. We went from Melbourne to Sydney, making stops along the way.
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Wow, that's an interesting story. Are you planning to visit him one more time. What an adventure that must have been. 
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Yes, it was a wonderful trip. I seen quite a lot while I was there. I got to hold and touch koalas and kangaroos. I went to both the Melbourne Zoo and Sydney Zoo. I went to Koala Park and Pebbly Beach. I won't be able to go back. I'm very very poor and have quite a lot of debt due to health issues.
He and I try to correspond as much as possible, but he's really getting old (93) and doesn't write much. He has glaucoma and some other health issues as well. I miss him a lot and will always treasure my visit over there.
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Hi Sarah, so sorry that you have health issues and struggle financially. Hope your health and fortune with take a turn for better in 2008. Do you mind me asking how old you are?
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Why did you want to know how old I am? You got me curious now
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I was just wondering if you are close to my age. It's no big deal. I'm 51. It's no secret.
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Ah, I see. You are very beautiful and definitely DON'T look a day over 35.
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thank you, that is so kind. I was just lucky with this photo. Lighting is everything, and a happy smile is probably the best face lift in the world.
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Thank you. I appreciate your concern. I am 39.
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Re: your above question. I was just wondering if you are older, because a lot of older people have health issues. I see you are only 39. You are only a puppy, as my husband used to say to me a long time ago. Usually I don't ask people for their age, but I often wonder, because when you meet someone in the street you instantly see them, and can tell their age. It's natural to know a person's age when you talk to them.
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Oh, you had me curious, I thought you were going to imply some wisdom on me and a secret way to get rid of the aches and pains or something. 
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Ha, ha, nah, I promise I won't impart any of my wisdom, unless I get to know you a lot better.
I didn't notice your age on your profile page...mind you my eyes are getting pretty bad lately. 
No worries!
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Karin,
This is a delicious shot. Glad you made corrections to make it stand out so powerfully.
Robert Tracy
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Thank you, Robert. I appreciate your kind comment.
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Wow! We have lots of them here, but never so beautifull, this one looks so "sunkissed"
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Yes, this one is a real beauty! We saw it at the Flower and Garden show, and I just had to capture it on camera, or rather I asked my husband to take a photo for me. Thanks for your comment.
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woah this is so wonderful flower so so pretty love to have these in me yard for sure
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Lovely shot! As you wrote these flowers are stunning I will be glad to see this one in my favourites.
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Thanks very much! Yes it is a stunning flower, something you rarely see in gardens.
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Wow, really beautiful. Fantastic to use as a model for painting
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Thank you for your comment! I agree it would be fun to paint. Do you wish to paint it? You are welcome to use it. You have my permission! All I ask, if it's a very close copy of the photo, that you credit the original photo. Thanks!
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Looking forward to seeing if you are going to paint it.
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don't know when, have some projects on line (birthday presents for freinds and family...)
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Thanks, you are very kind!
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Beautiful, beautiful! Nature wins every time, don't you think?
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Hi Melissa! Thanks for your comment. I haven't seen you in a while. Where have you been hiding?
Nice to see you back! 
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