well, it looks like some sort of mum or daisy. the color is very pretty though. i like your capture

I don't either, nice capture tho, it reminds me of those pinwheel toys we had as kids - they would spin in the wind.

thanks for the comments, guys, keep 'em coming :P

update! my mom says these are dahlias :o

Hello Patricia....Your mum is quite right...it is a dahlia and you have done a fine job in capturing this popular flower....You would certainly enhance the main subject if you cropped out some of the busy surroundings...saying that, I do like the effort you have put into it....Well done....All the best...Mick.