Strelitzia Flower

A near-perfect Strelitzia flower (Strelitzia reginae), Curry’s Post, KZN, South Africa. © Scotch Macaskill

Camera Gear: Canon EOS 50D; Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM; Focal Length: 400mm; Shutter speed: 1/400; Aperture: f/5.6; ISO: 400

The Strelitzia reginae (also known as the Crane Flower or Bird-of-Paradise flower) is a sturdy indigenous shrub that's popular in gardens because of the striking orange and blue, bird-like flowers.

The flowers produce nectar that attracts a variety of insects and garden birds, including colorful sunbirds.

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