On the outside looking in

To my shame I threw away the packaging this flower and its friends came in and forgot to look at the name of the make. It's purpley pink in real life but I like the black and white effect.
The flowers were a Mother's Day present from Gareth.
I was inspired to try this by elkehochban's (@timandelke) stunning flower close ups. Many thanks, Elke.

[CHARLES MALLIA]

nice closeup

[Brian Baptie]

An amazing close up. Very well done!!

[Eosin]

You have captured the texture of the pollen really well. Great close up.

[Jean Tookey]

Great close shot. It looks so delicate.

[carol white]

Beautiful B/W close up!!

[Jen Hudson]

The black and white is good, shows the detail really well.

[Celia Leaberry Gould]

What a lovely record of your beautiful mother's day present from your precious son.

[elkehochban]

This is really gorgeous, Alison! Thanks for the mention - I was just thinking that this looked like something that I might have taken!

[Milanie]

What a unique shot - I really like the black and white effect.

[Jennifer C]

awesome DOF and processing!

[Mhel]

Great focus and dof!

[Netkonnexion]

Wonderful!

[Susan Bell]

Really clear stamens