Bird of Paradise

or Strelizia as it is called here. I think it is such a perfect one as it was growing in the shade. All those in the sun looked rather scraggly in comparison. Can you spot the little ladybird hiding in there. I was very surprised to see it when I uploaded. Bob

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[Kat]

One of my favorite flowers, lovely shot.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Aww, bonus to have the ladybug! Such a pretty addition to the gorgeous flower/plant .

[PhylM-S]

Beautiful. Comp, processing - beautifully presented.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

love the frame

[Lynda McG]

Nicely presented

[narayani]

It is a perfect one! And I can see the ladybird 🐞

[Valerie Chesney]

Perfection...right down to the tiny wee ladybird. Fav

[Babs]

Always elegant and beautiful

[Margo]

Lovely capture

[aikiuser (jenn)]

These are such magnificent blooms!

[Chris]

Beautiful.

[Casablanca]

Love these flowers, always so exotic

[Kathy A]

Beautiful!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Beutifully capturescomposedand presented ! fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Wall art right here!

[Pat]

Oh yes, a little photo bomber! Such a perfect bloom and amazing colours.

[Kate]

Lovely closeup of this beautiful flower. The ladybug likes it, too.

[Bep]

Such a fantastic flower.

[Carole Sandford]

I love these flowers, fabulous capture!

[KV]

Gorgeous. Fav

[Gosia]

Not easy to capture this flower. You done well

[katy]

Absolutely stunning one viewed on black! That little baby ladybug is so cute

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Oh, yes, I can see her- a fun little game of hide and seek! Nice shot!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[George]

Such amazing colours.

[sheri]

Love the vibrance.

[Milanie]

It really stands out against black. Your framing adds to this nicely

[Anne ❀]

gorgeous! we have a potted one that needs to be divided!

[Rick]

Great shot. Really neat looking flower.

[Diana]

@bkbinthecity @katford @dutchothotmailcom @elatedpixie @koalagardens @lyndamcg @narayani @happysnaps @onewing @777margo @aikiuser @kipper1951 @casablanca @kjarn @beryl @lyndemc @pattyblue @k9photo @gijsje @carole_sandford @kvphoto @gosia @grammyn @olivetreeann @elisasaeter @gaf005 @sherimiya @milaniet @sunnygreenwood @rickster549 Thanks for the great comments, favs and getting it on the TP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Wow, how beautiful!

[Monique]

Gorgeous