Tom, as far as I know is this wonderful flower unknown in my country. To know more about it, I had to search the net and has found THIS. The subtle colors and patterns are striking. A lovely floral capture for sure!
I have never seen a flower like this, it is pure joy in viewing, and gives one a sense that so much of what mankind has learned in creating fabrics, etc. you can be influenced by the art of nature. Faved.
This is a new one for me as well and what a beauty you have captured. I investigated to see if the shrubs are available here in New Zealand. They are but VERY expensive. Thanks for such a lovely image
My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust