Bird of Paradise

This flower was growing near the entrance to our hotel in Tulum. I am almost certain it is a bird of paradise, which was one very popular flower back in the 1980's. I always liked them and was delighted to see them growing in their natural environment.

[Ann Stenson]

Incredible colourful flower....and you have captured it perfectly! : )

[Marie]

Beautiful flower and capture. Love the vibrant colours!

[Katie]

Nice close up, gorgeous vivid colours!

[Sheri]

This is gorgeous! Love the vivid colors!

[Simon]

I love the vivid colours too, great shot!

[Peter H]

Nice colours.

[Livia]

Love how bright and vibrant the colors are! It's a cool looking flower. Lovely shot! 8)

[Cathy Donohoue]

Lovely shot. What colors. I'm not sure what it is but would love to have something like that for my garden and right now we are hot enough.

[Rob]

Love the colours!

[Danny G.]

@annbo @marieooi @skatied @groovygirlrn @simon0128 @peadar @myautofocuslife @cdonohoue @jdr4690 Thank you all for the nice comments - this is the first bird of paradise I have ever seen growing wild. It was quite the sight in person!

[Sandra]

Great capture, the colrs are stunning!

[Disha Parekh]

Great colours.

[Jens]

Never heard of this plant, very cool capture. These neon-colours are outstanding.

[Junan Heath]

Gorgeous shot! Beautiful colors!

[Danny G.]

@sanfil @dishaparekh176 @zoo_m @paintdipper Thanks, everyone - it was really cool to see one of these flowers growing wild for the first time.

[Ann Jones]

Really beautiful composition! Fav.

[Danny G.]

@rhos Thanks for the nice comment and for the fav, Ann!

[Jessika Jane Gilker]

Stunning colors & composition Danny!

[Danny G.]

@jgilker Thank you, Jessika!

[Sandhu]

beautiful

[Suzie Townsend]

A very striking capture with all of that color. Beautiful!