Sunday, September 07, 2008

Dahlia in brilliant Orange...

Doesn't these look like as if someone took a brush and added some strokes of colour on top of the sun colour? Look close - it is amazing how these petals are "painted"...

"Dahlia" (Asteraceae)
Dahlien

7 comments:

  1. These are absolutely stunning photos!
    Aiyana

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  2. you're right, it does--nature is an amazing artist :)

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  3. Thank you both for visiting! It's very much appreciated! :)

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  4. Simply beautiful photos, the orange is so intense...you have managed to capture all the natural brush strokes from the deep orange to the pale yellow at the tips of the petals...stunning!!

    Cheers

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  5. thank you Heather - that's why I love to go close to everything - you would be surprised what sometimes slips your attention when not...

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  6. Your site makes me smile every single time I arrive, there is a beautiful flower waiting to greet me.
    Thank You!

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  7. Hi Deb - this is the sweetest compliment I can think of. Thank YOU too :) :) !!!

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