survivor

Several flowers in the garden look a bit battered after the storm.

The gladioli were planted in the shelter of the kitchen wall.

I specially like this one with its hints of purple.

[Peter]

Simply gorgeous image Hazel, I like the way it fills the frame its wonderfully sharp with a interesting diagonal composition and yes that dash of purple:)

[Anne]

Beautiful shot Hazel, what Peter said!

[Photo Bird]

Beautiful details and love the raindrops, looks good against the dark green background

[Bep]

Beautiful image, and the hints of purple are very special indeed.

[sally agnew]

Lovely detail, the droplets add a lovely dimension :)

[wendy frost]

Beautiful flower with its touch of purple and pretty with the raindrops a great capture

[amyK]

Beautiful close up..can almost feel that petal texture

[Tim L]

Nicely captured textures. Suits the square crop.

[Merrelyn]

Beautiful detail, Hazel :)

[Dawn]

A lovely detailed shot fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So pretty and I love the details and the water droplets.

[Laurie E Wilson]

Gorgeous

[Margaret Brown]

I love this Hazel, fav

[Catherine P]

Superb focus

[Margo Sayer]

I'm not generally a gladioli fan...but this one does it for me.

[gloria jones]

Great pov and details

[Lois]

Fantastic details!

[Pam]

Pretty!

[haskar]

Great details!

[tony gig]

Fabulous flower and shot...fav

[Mandy]

Great shot - the hint of purple reminds me of the start of raspberry ripple ice cream.