Peony

When I got back from my trip I saw that most of my peonies were already "done" and I was quite disappointed. However, upon closer inspection, I realized that there are still a few that are in their prime and even some that are still in bud... whew!
This is nearly sooc... I took out a few "spots" left behind by the bugs and re-sized it for upload, but the color and crop are straight from the camera.

[Paula]

Very pretty colour!

[Cathy Donohoue]

Lovely - and darn those bugs.

[Vee]

What beautiful shades of pink!

[Deb]

Beautiful! I love the color!

[Marilyn Wigen]

@paulavdmerwe @cdonohoue @vskolnik @deburahiru Thanks so very much, ladies... I truly do appreciate your kind comments! :)

[Rick Schies]

Wow, a beautiful close-up

[Marilyn Wigen]

@digitalrn Thank you so much, Rick! :)

[Smitha]

beautiful color, very delicate looking flower. i like the POV and the crop in the picture.

[Marilyn Wigen]

@smithak Thanks so much for the wonderful comments... :)

[katy]

I am so jealous! Gorgeous flower and terrific composition! Great closeup.

[Marilyn Wigen]

@grammyn Thanks so much... it took a few tries, but I finally got a close-up that I liked... it was one of those "fesses en l'air" moments! :)

[katy]

@marilyn LOL! Hate I missed it!!!;~}

[Catherine W.]

Beautiful, frilly flower!!!!

[Marilyn Wigen]

@wannabe Peonies are right up there at the top of my list of favorite flowers... not only because they are so gorgeous but because they are so easy! :)

[Marilyn Wigen]

@grammyn :)

[Harry J Benson]

beautiful soft closeup

[Marilyn Wigen]

@hjbenson Thanks, Harry... :)