Torch Ginger
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Torch Ginger
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Torch Ginger flowers are the buds that grow at the end of tall, straight stalks. When young, the shape and structure of the flower closely resembles a flaming torch and when in full bloom the petals are waxy and deep pink with paler margin. Cut from its stalk before the bracts (specialized petals) bloom, Torch Ginger flowers have an exotic, sweet, flowery, and piquant flavor.
Torch Ginger flowers are related to ginger, cardamom and turmeric, though they do not produce the same edible roots. Known as ‘bunga kantan’ in its home region of Malaysia, the bud is often sliced or shredded and is an indispensable ingredient in Malay cuisine where it is used as a spice.
I photographed this macro image in Palenque, Mexico.
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July 3rd, 2019
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Comments (18)
Janet Marie
Congratulations, for the Homepage Feature, in the Art Group, "FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS" for Monday, April 19, 2021! You are welcome to submit your featured artwork in the Group's discussion thread “APRIL-JUNE 2021 Thanks/Archive Featured PHOTOGRAPHY only!" Thank you for sharing your unique flower photography and being a member of the group. like/fave Janet🌼
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning floral close up photograph of a Torch Ginger flower with great colors, clarity, perspective, and composition, Jurgen! F/L
Jurgen Lorenzen
Cia, thank you for the feature in the "Digital Art and Photography for a Simple imagination" group!
Bijan Pirnia
It really does look like a torch. I'm wonderfully amazed by the variety of subject matter in your gallery, Mr. Jurgen.
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