Lovely indeed. Good choice of dark background. I can just feel the silkyness of this flower. The two "ears" sticking up give it perfect balance. The shadows/lighting is perfect. The balance and placement of the yellow in the 3 different locations in the composition is stricking as well. It is rare to find a "perfect" flower but I believe you did. Only one thing...what if it is a "him" instead of a "her"?
Pat
No she is not lovely, she is gorgeous! Paul, this is without a doubt one of the most wonderful images of a flower I have ever seen. Perfectly balanced, crystal clear and well...just perfect. Into my favs it goes.
Hi Paul, you know, another title for this awesome beauty might be "Heavenly Light"! This Iris is delicately adorned in purple for her moonlit dance under the stars! She is so delighted with her surroundings that only a night of dancing with nature could please her! The soft sound of music is her pleasure, and she will live til morn to bring us another day of entertainment in 'the color of purlple'! Good job, Mr. Paul, Sincerely, Marilyn