Protea

o0o G;day George ... I agree the inset picture is very good indeed ...
unusual flowers and cannot say I have seen them before ,... I get
the feeling they last and last and last ;-) oOo

Thank you, Bev. The flower in the inset had not opened fully when I took these. Surprisingly, they aren't lasting as well as I'd have expected

are they the sort that you cut the stems "under" water in a bowl before
placing in a vase ... like you do a rose ? perhaps if you take them now,
cut about half and inch to an inch "under" water ... then place back in
the vase they might just lift ... sometimes this happens with tulips
and roses ... but they revive if you do this ... also ;-) an old newspaper,
wrap them up in this .. like you would a bouquet ... then stand them
in the vase just to rest awhile ..the water slowly rises up the paper
and it somehow it helps ... phew ... perhaps they are feeling the
heat ... or age ;-)

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thats marvellous!

magnifique

So beautiful.....

Yes.. I also do like the inset best !

Awesome shot!

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Stunningly beautiful macro.
Congrats on Explore.

Fantastic shot.

The little details of this exotic flower are fantastic...what a beauty! Fantastic captures, George!

ADMIRED in FLOWERS 4U

An interesting exotic flower. Great colors and details.
Beautiful shot!

Amazing details; fantastic capture.

Gran macro.

Beautiful flower and photo, George.

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Super Shot of this Protea ++++++++++++++++++
Congratulations on Explore Frontpage. Well George. Derek. Regards Tess.

Beautiful detail. I like the inset shot too.

Great detail! I agree that the inset photo is even better.

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Thank you all so much for your kind comments and faves on this shot.

It is a beautiful flower, we also have it here, in south Portugal. I like your shot.