Lovely Miniature Lupine Blossoms

[best appreciated at full size against black]

Two days ago I posted a picture of a budding Miniature Lupine. I had the picture ready so here's what the blossoms look like! Aren't they stunning? Keep in mind, that little blue-purple "slipper" (the lower part) is only about 1/8" long...so tiny and yet, so exquisite! Just another reason I love my macro lens! :) With this image, I wanted to have the right blossom in crisp focus, with the left blossom beginning to fade into the "watercolor bokeh"...I hope you like it!

This image was taken in April, 2012.