Twisted petals

I was a bit surprised to see these asters. They normally have straight petals, but they were so twisted. I think it's the result of night frosts.

[Rob Z]

So very different - so very fascinating.

[Peter Dulis]

lovely

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely!

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Wendy]

Very interesting. Nice shot.

[Maggiemae]

Really rather beautiful. A gorgeous colour!

[Lesley]

Superb detail of this pretty flowers

[Christine Sztukowski]

Cute all foldedup

[Carolinesdreams]

Maybe they will open out further. I love the tones and focus in this photo, very dreamy as well as those gorgeous colours.

[Mags]

As always, beautiful shot.

[Heather]

How fascinating, and beautiful too! So pretty with the colours, your dof, and those glassy water dropets! Fav

[gloria jones]

Fabulous capture

[Judith Johnson]

Such an interesting curve on the petals, and a beautiful colour

[Beryl Lloyd]

Stunning , in spite of having held onto their beautiful colour , they curled up to die ! So lovely with the dew drops ! fav

[Kathy]

How lovely especially the contrast between the reds, purples and greens.

[Shutterbug]

I guess you might call that wabi sabi. They sure are still beautiful. Beautiful capture.

[Corinne C]

Such a beautiful image!

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Very nice

[Diane]

They are beautiful!