2010-10-16 05-26-41 - IMG_8690 Flowers wind blown (Alternanthera dentata Ruby) stock photo

These little flowers, lit by first rays of sunrise, were dancing in the strong wind that was blowing. Decided to treat the image as an oil painting, in ACDSee PRO3, as the original was not quite what I wanted. I think this shows the dancing effect. The original has now been posted to my Photostream for comparison purposes. "Grown exclusively for its colorful foliage - rich purple to burgundy leaves. Forms spreading foliage mounds to 12-30" tall. Common names - Joseph's coat, copperleaf, calico plant, bloodleaf, joyweed and parrot leaf - all in reference to the often brilliantly colored leaves which provide foliage contrast to gardens and container plantings.Best foliage colors are developed in full sun. It grows better in organically rich and consistently moist, well-drained soils, But not completely dry out. May also be grown indoors as a houseplant as long as it is sited in a bright, sunny location and soils are kept moist. Plants may be grown from seed by starting them indoors in late winter and transplanting them outdoors after last frost date. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy." toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/alternanthera_dentata.htm