Moon Unfurling.
by BlueZamia

Comment by lynnmarie:
I really like the way those petals spiral around each other.
This looks just like a plant that grows around here called Buffalo-gourd. Very similar to an entry I made in the purple challenge last fall (a bit of a stretch for the challenge and my centered comp failed miserably)

I'd be curious to see what yours looks like fully opened.

Bumblebee
by BlueZamia

Comment by pamelasue:
colors and textures are fantastic!

Moon Unfurling.
by BlueZamia

Comment by MAK:
What a funky looking thing, great!

Moon Unfurling.
by BlueZamia

Comment by jmritz:
Like the focus right on the twist at the end of the bloom. Nice.

Sunflower Bud
by BlueZamia

Comment by undieyatch:
Sharp and good composition..... they will be showing their yellow face very soon.

Sunflower Bud
by BlueZamia

Comment by Prism:
Nice clarity of focus with all those little hairs. I hope you plan on taking more shots of this as it grows and opens.

Sunflower Bud
by BlueZamia

Comment by RKT:
Oh I just love those hairy sunflower buds...they almost look dangerous don't they?

Sunflower Bud
by BlueZamia

Comment by lynnmarie:
Doing this flower challenge really opens up your eyes to the beauty in nature's designs! I don't think I would have recognized this without your title. Nicely done.

Sunflower Bud
by BlueZamia

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Great detail and composition. Almost can feel the fuzziness here.

Bumblebee
by BlueZamia

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Wow, now that's some detail. I can't even figure out what it is but it's very cool and the bee is a special touch. I like how the flower detail things on the right side start out all mashed up but end up in nice perfect rows.