Dodged Pansy
by inamo

Comment:
I approve! a gold medal from me! lovely delicate colors

Basil flower
by sfalice

Comment:
Fresh basil--I hope you have some nice tomatoes to go with it. I know these flowers are very tiny, but much beloved by bees. Well done!

spider mum with 'legs'
by sfalice

Comment:
Very nice grouping--the tangle of petals is interesting & I enjoy the lovely color.

Spider Mum base
by sfalice

Comment:
Lucky you! I tried to grow spider mums for a while. In some ways, I think a greenhouse is required. They are so much fun to look at, it's impossible to resist! There is more BG than mum, almost, so it would be a challenge to get a shot that comes close to what you see. If anyone can, you can! I like the reverse angle very well, & the buttery yellow color. I hope you will take full advantage of having a spider mum easily available & shoot like mad!

Bella Donna.jpg
by drydoc

Comment:
The lilies can have very whimsical names, one of them I like to shoot is called "Milk and Wine." This is gorgeous! The FG lily is...interesting.

Hibiscus-Triptych.jpg
by drydoc

Comment:
O dear. Sorry, but I like the variety in borders, it's something I would do myself if I thought I could get away with it. Each one looks to be on a slightly different plane. The hypertexture on all surfaces works well w/the hibiscus. Sweet!

Garden Fiesta
by quiche

Comment:
Well, I like it. I like the energy & variety & the seemingly purposeful detaiil. What made you press the shutter? Sometimes I resond more to the pattern of light & shadow than to detail.

Mexican Sunflowers
by banmorn

Comment:
lovely intense color

10 - Cactus in Bloom
by ErikV

Comment:
This is enchanting. The flower buds look like exotic sentinels in a wierd, spiky forest.

field of sun-flowers-
by sfalice

Comment:
Yep, I would say this is a definite keeper & probably a lot more true to what it felt like to be there, camera in hand. This is a good technique!