Almost there.

I didn't want to wait for this 'Crimson King' Hibiscus to open fully for fear that the japanese beetles would get there first. When fully opened it's about the diameter of a salad plate. I like this shape too, kind of like a flower bowl.

[Jane Pittenger]

Fabulous beauty!

[Jane Pittenger]

Wonderful flower and focus

[Milanie]

This is fantastic - The detail is amazing - you had that focus perfectly!

[Joyce Wells]

I have great faith that you will keep the Japanese beetles at bay - you're the guru of lowers, Dawn!

[Ellen Young]

Fabulous Focus Dawn!! Love the colors and your pov! FAV!

[Ellen Young]

P.S. I think you where smart to capture it as is...so very pretty i have never seen the crimson king before..i will have to get me one ! Love it!

[Dione Giorgio]

Fantastic capture and detail. Great colours in this Hibiscus.

[elkehochban]

Gorgeous! I think flowers are usually the prettiest just before they fully open.

[AnaZad]

Sensational capture of this gorgeous hibiscus. The macro is fantastic, and the flower itself is so beautiful.

[Not So Random Pics]

Oh, what a beauty! Fortunately we didn't get many japanese beetles this year as we used to before...

[Pyrrhula]

Great micro, stunting colors and details. A beautiful capture of a beautiful flower

[Tia]

Great details in this!

[Sue Wilde]

Beautiful stripes