hint of purple

I can (sort of) understand how tulip mania took hold!

"At the peak of tulip mania, in March 1637, some single tulip bulbs sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman. It is generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble."
Wikipedia

[Beryl Lloyd]

A super capture Hazel -- such detail and beautiful colour shade !

[Hazel]

@beryl

Beryls, thanks. I love tulips, so much variety in a single species and I specially like the double variegated ones. Hope you are OK.

[Denise Wood]

Amazing capture Hazel. It looks like dye has been splashed around inside :)

[John]

Magnificent macro. Truly an outstanding capture. FAV

[Hazel]

@congaree

John, thank you and that's gratifying as it took me ages to get a good capture, changing settings!

[Joyce]

Beautiful close up capture Hazel and a stunning colour.

[wendy frost]

Brilliant capture .Unusual colouring on the petals did you grow it ?

[Hazel]

@wendyfrost

Yes, Ray's gardening handiwork!

[Babs]

Fantastic close up. Such gorgeous colours and excellent detail.
Interesting narrative too. You learn so much on Wikipedia don't you.

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic capture.

[Sam]

Gorgeous macro........I can see purple too!

[Marco]

Beautiful!!

[Lin]

So beautiful!

[Bep]

Amazing capture. Fav.

[Wylie]

lovely macro, unusual colours.

[Richard Hickey]

Fantastic macro. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Hamora]

Beautiful detail!

[Penelope Ann]

Tulips are beautiu and have evolved greatly over the centuries

[Hazel]

So very special - would look nice printed on silk.

[gloria jones]

Great closeup, details

[Richard Creese]

Great capture, love the colour.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Beautiful macro capture, love the stamens.

[Rosie Kerr]

Tulips are so pretty and you have captured the details of this one very nicely. This one has unusual markings and colors, too.

[Nicole]

such a beautiful tulip! like the spatters inside and fabulous composition!

[Pyrrhula]

Beautiful close up of the inside of this lovely tulip

[Julienne Jones]

They are certainly plants that have captured the hearts and minds of so many people down the centuries. Great close up

[mittens (Marilyn)]

The colors are really pretty and I love the details.

[Rosan]

Beautiful macro! Lovely color. Looks painted by an artist.

[Margo]

nice shot Hazel

[Kathy]

Tulips this beautiful would make me manic!!! Superb macro shot of the center and surrounding area of the tulip flower and what gorgeous colors!!! Stunning photo Hazel!! FAV!

[Lois]

Awesome close up!

[Susan C Clow]

Wonderful close up and love the folding of the petals. Lovely

[Raymond Milsted]

lovely capture and processing