"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
An exquisite macro of this beauty. Fascinating details Jessica - the thick rich petals show a lot of texture. The bloom seems made of velvet, and the deep lush magenta color is lovely. I'm sure Raffaele, will be quite impressed :)
You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Sounds like you have a good friend there Jessica and you should not hide photographs - if you get a good feeling from them, then they are worth posting - trust your instincts! ...this is very beautiful!
"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery