Yellow African Marigold in Java #Macrophotography

in #busy6 years ago

This is African marigold (Tagetes erecta). Indonesian people call it "bunga tahi ayam", meaning "chiken's shit flower". It is not a good name. I don't know why people give a bad name for this beautiful flower. Maybe there is a cultural or historical reasons behind it.

Sometimes people confuse it with wild-sage flower (Lantana camara). Try searching "bunga tahi ayam" in Google and you will find "Lantana camara". Google should change it's database.

People like to put this plant in a garden. But, do you know that marigold can make you a fortune. In Bali, Indonesia, there is a big marigold farm. One of the farmers said that the price of this flower is Rp 3,500/kg or US$ 0.25. But, in peak season, especially in holy days, the price will reach Rp 15,000 or more than US$ 1. (Source: tabloidsinartani.com).

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Technical Details-
CategoryMacrophotography
Settings1/60 sec. f/5.6 55mm ISO 200
CameraCanon EOS Rebel T1i
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm SLR Lens
LocationBogor, West Java, Indonesia

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