Lady slipper

One reason I love the woods I live in are these Lady Slipper flowers. They bring a smile every year when they bloom. So had some macro fun on this. Thanks to you all for encouraging me with your comments. It means a lot.

[Colleen G.]

We have so few left here, nice one!

[Junan Heath]

Fabulous shot! I love finding these! Fav! :)

[Lyn]

Ah. . .you are so lucky - I've never found one in the wild! Lovely, lovely shot.

[Deb]

This would definately make me smile! Great macro :)

[Sue Wilde]

Lovely composition

[Tracy]

Minnesota's state flower...very nice!

[Judith Johnson]

Lovely flower - is it a type of orchid?

[Dana]

Lovely. I like the colour and the soft very detail.

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

I would love to see it when its open, lovely shot!

[Fanny Brogden]

Had to google ladies slipper!! I've never seen one..........brilliant close up

[Ann Jones]

Oh that is beautiful! Superb detail!

[Ramesh Chand]

yes...but beautiful slipper......

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

I shall be on a mission tomorrow!

[Gabrielle C]

Very pretty - love the detail :)

[Jean Tookey]

Very pretty with lovely details.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful shot.

[Shez]

beautiful detail! The veins are really cool

[Pat Knowles]

Stunning detail on those curled petals.

[Bankmann]

Very good close-up. A little different presentation of the flower than I've seen before. You make it seem almost alien... ;-p

[Myrna O'Hara]

@bankmann Yeah the guy from Mars has his head sticking out the top. LOL thanks so much for your comments.

[Myrna O'Hara]

@happypat @shezzyj @mittens @gabsview Enjoy your comments very much thanks so much.
@shepardx2 LOL I found two more today. Now I've seen 5 in our woods so far. Thanks for your great comments everyday.

[Myrna O'Hara]

@pawar_ramesh @rhos @fannyb Thanks for your wonderful comments.
@rwhite That is how they look, it already is open.

[Myrna O'Hara]

@httpgeffed @paintdipper @deburahiru @swilde Thanks you so much for your great comments I look forward to them everyday.
@tracysl MN state flower? wow I didn't now that.
@busylady Yes it is in the orchid family.
@danacarruthers Thanks for your comments, I like the fuzzy on it.

[Cindy List]

It's a beauty!

[Myrna O'Hara]

@cglist thanks Cindy. Bet it is foggy where you are today!!

[Stacey]

It's a great shot but it looks kind of like a heart. Weird but awesome Macro photo.