plain gentian

found these pretty buds at the wild flower gardens today.....before the torrential rains hit !

Thank you all for your visits, comments & favs - they're all so appreciated.......this is a great community!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

Stunning buds Shirley, i wonder what colour they will be when they open.

[Ramona]

this is gorgeous, I love the composition

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful colors and softness to this, Shirley.

[Cathy]

Superb composition and processing, Shirley! It is beautiful!

[Ramesh Chand]

my fav......s h o t Shirley!!!!!!!!!!!!!! impressive shot.....

['Saint' kk4go]

Very interesting. Never seen these before...

[Marlene]

How do you do it, Shirley? You always discover such unique and beautiful flowers.

[Beverly Carmichael]

I've not seen that before. Nice shades of green.

[Paula]

Very interesting!

[Larry B]

Great close-up!.... Looks like they give no hint as to what color they might be; but they sure look healthy!.....

[paula goff]

simple and so nice!

[Carole Imes]

Your flower and plant presentations are always so beautifully done.

[Juanita]

Love the veins of colour through them :)