Erhm ... it's not a flower, Stephanie.

It's a ... thingamajig. Native to planets with a troposphere and that have a neighbouring star within 3 light years.

Pretty sure 'bout dat.

... ...

Oh, dear. The caffeine is really kicking in now ...


/\ Kidding, kidding ... maybe?

Ahem ...

Agree with you on the uniqueness of this bloom. I wouldn't have a clue as to how to classify this plant. The center portion almost looks like it will bear a kind of fruit at some point.

In all politeness and sincerity ... perhaps a re-visit is in order?

Not sure if what my eyes are seeing/noting is the result of some motion blur (wind or otherwise) while taking the shot?

Most certainly though, giving you a thumbs up on the post processing. Didn't even notice at first. That is, until I started to take in the background (after taking in the flower) and then the colour match (of sorts) got my editing senses tingling.

There is a very nice quality to the light captured within frame. :o)

So, yes.

Most interesting specimen. And if available to you, I do believe you can elevate it's uniqueness the next go round quite readily and easily.

So ... same time, same place ... same bloom ... I shall stay tuned to the same channel. And wait for this one's successor ... here. :o)

Gorgeous softness in here, the flower is out of focus, but I don't mind in this case because of the dreamy effect :o)

Looks like an immature dogwood tree flower.

Stephanie - You've photographed the dogwood flower. The soft focus is both pretty and a bit of a detraction, as one might be looking for a sharper focus. Thad

Nice softness to this one! Good decision to center the flower in the frame.