Elegance By Nature

We have a Xmas cactus that keeps on flowering and today I notices that one of the flowers had fallen. So sunlight was good this morning and out came the macro to capture this. No matter how hard we try we never seem to beat nature for shape and design. Loved the petals how they formed. If you have time have a look at the other album.

[Lyn Berriman]

Beautiful! I like the way you captured the texture of the petals

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic capture.

[Sarah Munnings]

You have captured the exquisite gloss on the petals so beautifully

[John]

Beautiful

[Jan Hall]

Gorgeous. I love the satiny texture you have captured

[Loopy-Lou]

Gorgeous capture, so pretty, love the colour too.

[8yearson]

A picture in pink, very nice.

[Gena Pegg]

Yes very elegant and looks much like a bowing ballerina! Lovely light, texture, and composition! Beautiful with the dark background!

[Dianne]

Lovely soft colours and lighting.

[Emilie Cartoun]

So graceful.

[Cassie]

Beautiful photo. I love cactus flowers.

[Pete]

Great close up shot, Padlock

[Fisher Family]

Beautiful capture of the colours and textures. The petals look satiny. Fav. Katharine

[tony gig]

Beautiful capture Padlock.

[Linsey]

Nice bright color!

[Heidi Parnell]

love the almost silver effect on the petals :)

[Shanne]

wonderful textures and colours here

[Nicola Eastwood]

Just beautiful - we have the same houseplants - I was looking at mine today thinking I should use it as a shot one day!

[Padlock]

@nicolaeastwood Hi n, it is the only plant in the house that is Padlock proof

[Nicola Eastwood]

@padlock Mine is a bit from a bit from a bit that my granny gave me years ago - I hate them when they get too big and straggly so am forever pulling bits off and growing new ones!!

[Padlock]

@nicolaeastwood How funny mine came from my Dad and it survived him so it has a good chance with me

[Dawn]

hmmmmm I have never seen one with that extra bit of pink.. is it stamen? interesting....

[Laurie]

Ooo how'd I miss this one?!! Love it! SO shimmery! Fav!