farmer's-almanac

Ancient Vedic wisdom has it that for a brief moment when we first

awake in the morning (that fleeting moment just before our

intelligence returns and we recognize this world, the names of things,

who we think we are, etc.) there is no difference between the ordinary

person and a saint. Sometimes in my brief moments of "not knowing"

plants and flowers are liberated in my seeing and become all manner of

characters and stories to be told. Comments and critique are welcome.

A beautiful image with wonderful attention to detail and lighting--this one is worthy of printing.

Wayne,

  I agree with Becky this one is a winner, that should be printed & hung on the wall.  Take care, Patsy

Thanks, Becky and Patsy for your notice and kind comments.  I think I am trying with these flower images to give some insight into the creative process or at least my creative process - when two realities, the realities in the imagination play freely with the realities of the outside world and making both realities conform to a personal sense of design or composition. 

I really like the transluscent quality of the petals and the finely detailed fronds like shapes in the foreground.  I think one of the most difficult aspects of photography is to come up with an original flower image, but you have done it here and with great style.

Excellent series too!

Compliments & Best Regards

Alf

Thanks, Alf, for the detailed and kind comments.

Very nice image. These flowers lend themselves to macro explorations.

Thanks, Charles.  They definitely stimulate my imagination.

Lovely colour and detail Wayne, I love Irises.

Thanks, Gail.  I love the opacity of the iris, particularly when back-lit.  It inspires my imagination.