I normally don't post flowers but I found this shot rather arresting. The gate was purchased by my wife some years back and my daughter planted the Iris.
It does make for an interesting shot with the contrasts in color, texture, and the delicacy of the flowers compared to the strong metal...very striking and a nice one for FF, Tick.
Owd Fella Tick (OFT), referring to your narrative, it's a 'family production' (😄): your wife as buyer of the gate, your daughter as planter of the iris, and you as the photographer have performed a cooperative and perfect match, resulting in this very fine F² contribution. All of you have done very well, 👍 !
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