Feeling Macro

It's been a long time since I've had that groovy macro kind of feeling-
The more I use my 50mm is the more I realize, macro is it.


The flower of a purple leaf costus. If anyone can identify, please do so. Thanks.
The leaf of this costus with its beautiful swirling patterns...Silver Congea or Congea tomentosa. This is just one bloom. The entire shrub becomes covered in long, silver sprays. When the pods in the centre open up.... the seeds are deep purple....as a result....the entire plant can take on a subtle lilac hue that overlies the silver.
White begonia or bread and cheese as it is affectionately known throughout the region. These flowers are delicately scented in the early morning. I also have the pink variety. I have seen that the flowers can be eaten in salad and they would make an attractive garnish.
This is early morning light- it shows up the peculiar texture- almost satiny
Cat whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus). It is impossible to say how many times I have moved this plant. It has only just, three years later, found the ideal spot.