Calendula

My mother gave me some seeds from her plants two years ago. This is one that is blooming this year. The one night stand challenge is macro for today. This is probably pushing it a little.

[Darlene]

What a beautiful photo, Katy. Love the color, detail and lighting that you captured. How nice that this came from seeds from you Mom's plants and this is what you got. I think this is great for the challenge. FAV

[Mike O]

Wow, Katy! The contrasts in colors and the brilliance of the colors is incredible! Great focus and crop!

[katy]

@darsphotos You are so very kind with your praise, Kim! Thanks for the Fav too!

[katy]

@trumpetman Mike,that is so nice for you to say! I really appreciate it!

[Lisa Hansknecht]

I love the composition and the view from behind and side. The detail in the fuzz in contrast with the softness of the green background.

[katy]

@lisahans I am so happy you like it, Lisa! Thanks for all your kind comments!

[W.MARK HATCH]

Gorgeous!

[Marilyn Wigen]

Super gorgeous! Fav! Love the details, right down to the fuzz, and the colors and the soft green in the background.

[katy]

@mhatch Thanks very much, Mark!

[katy]

@marilyn Wow! thanks a bunch,Sissy! I appreciate the comments AND the FAV! ;~}

[Shutterbug Sage]

Great light and fun perspective!

[Jill Peck Vona]

magnifique....love this. FAV. the lighting, the color, the POV all excellent.

[Sybil Freeman]

this is an outstand shot love the prespective a fav for me

[katy]

@ayearofpics Thanks so much for the comment and view!

[katy]

@jpvona You are too kind,Jill! Thanks so much!

[katy]

@photos222 Wow,Sybil! Thanks,especially for the FAV!

[mag]

what a great shot...did you use a special lens for this katy....excellent work, composed beautifully.....a Fav....

[katy]

@maggotx So honored,Mag! thanks! Just the lens that came with the camera zoomed out to the max. It always make me feel so good when you like something I have done!

[Steve Hankins]

Wow, what a great shot! Beautiful yellow and green on the flower.

[Brenda]

Love the bright colors! Nice job!

[Peter de Graaff]

This is so pretty and bright

[katy]

@hankinsphoto Thanks,Steve. I am glad you like it!

[katy]

@thesandbox5 Thanks,Brenda! I appreciate it

[Michael Elliott]

Fav! Beautiful color and composition.

[Linda Lorraine]

Fav for me too. I adore the color and intensity of detail...mmm!

[Julia]

such a gorgeous color! beautiful capture!

[Carolyn Sue]

stunning -- love the lighting and the color!

[Myrna O'Hara]

lovely soft lighting and colors.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Oh YES Katy....this is very nice work!!POV, colours, focus, crop.......you got it all going here girl!! Fav!!

[bruni]

Perfect macro..so many details here..it's gorgeous..I've no luck with calendula..wonder if they need more sunshine. I had them in a pot in a partly shaded area.

[jerry plume]

Wow! This is gorgeous! Nice POV! Love the lighting too!

[Debbie Orlando]

Very nice, katy!!! Fav for me!! I bet this hit or will hit PP!! Just sayin HI

[J. Voorberg]

See I told you...Queen of the PP...congratulations (again)

[judith deacon]

I saw this on the PP, just beautiful, I love the perspective. You can add another fav to your list!

[Cathy Donohoue]

Just a lovely shot. I always try to remember to take some from this angle because the color always pops.

[katy]

@michaelelliott Shut Up!!! Michael Elliot FAVEd one of MY pictures!!! You just mademy week! Thanks so much!

[katy]

@lindag Thank you very much for the FAV comment and visit, Linda!

[katy]

@juliakan I appreciate it Julia. thanks for the comment and view!

[katy]

@cscecil So nice of you to say, Carolyn. I appreciate it!

[katy]

@sailingmusic Thanks for the visit and comment,Myrna!

[katy]

@ruthmouch I don;'t know how to Thank you Ruth! Thanks so much!

[katy]

@bruni Thanks, Bruni! This is my second year trying to grow them and they seem to be doing better this year . They are in pots that I take in for the winter!

[katy]

@orangecrush Holy cow! Thanks for the visit ,Jerry and the wonderfully nice comments!

[katy]

@debsphotos I love you Debbie Orlando! Thanks so much and I just looked and it is on the PP! Thanks to everyone!

[katy]

@jayberg LOL! Not really but I have hit it enough times to make me happy. Thanks so very much, JAy!

[katy]

@judithdeacon You are so very kind,Judith! I really appreciate it and the follow!

[katy]

@cdonohoue Thanks a bunch, Cathy. I like the back view too. I guess because it is a little different!

[karenann]

Instant FAV for me ....nuff said. :)

[Dorrena Ortega]

Glad you did push it because it's gorgeous!

[mag]

Ha.....I knew this was a great shot...congrats on the PP......!!

[katy]

@karenann You are the Best!! Thanks so much!

[katy]

@dmortega Holy Moses! Dorrena?! Honored by the visit and comment! Thanks!

[katy]

@maggotx Thanks to people like you , Mag!! I appreciate it more than you know! THANKS!

[Smitha]

Wow!! Love the color, lighting, POV. lOve everything about it!! Super Faved!!

[katy]

@smithak You are way too kind,Smitha! thanks so much!

[eva]

Very pretty.

[Kirsty]

Beautiful shot. I love the bright, summery feel to it :)

[katy]

@redrucksack I appreciate the visit and comment,Eva! Thanks!

[katy]

@munchkin84 That is so nice of you to say,Kirsty. Thanks for the view and comment!

[Dorrena Ortega]

Congratulations! This is in the first place position on the homepage. :-)

[katy]

@dmortega Holy cow What an honor!. I also wanted to thank yo for the follow! Do you live in Olympia?

[Dorrena Ortega]

Up north in Shoreline. Where are you?

[Robyn]

Congrats on PP, Katy! Very pretty capture of this lovely colored flower.

[katy]

@dmortega LOL! Down south in Alabama but used to live in Tacoma a lifetime ago!

[katy]

@rockinrobyn So nice of you to say Robyn. thanks so much for the comment!

[Dorrena Ortega]

Ok, not that close then. ;-)

[katy]

@dmortega It would definitely be difficult for a meet up! ;~}

[Darlene]

Congrats on PP, Katy. If you did not make it with this photo, something is wrong. Love it.

[Anna]

Wow, fantastic beauty!!

[Nikki]

Great shot. Well done on PP

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Gorgeous shot, love the colour & your pov, congrats on the PP well deserved :)

[Ingrid]

The beauty of simplicity! Great!

[katy]

@darsphotos I appreciate your continual constant support, Darlene! Thanks so much!

[katy]

@nyusha Thanks, Anna! I appreciate it so much!

[katy]

@nikkic Thanks, Nikki! I appreciate the comment and the view!

[katy]

@sjodell So nice of you to say ,Sarah. Thanks!

[katy]

@ingridrudi I appreciate the comment so much,Ingrid. Thanks!

[Debbi M]

This is stunning Katy!! Love it! I'm sorry I'm a little behind in commenting from vacation. But a fav from me!

[katy]

@debbim I am so happy you like it. Thanks so much for the FAV and don't stress about not commenting. ;~}

[Michelle Blackford]

Perfect for the challenge!! I love everything about it! Fav!

[katy]

@tryeveryday Michelle, That is so nice of you! Thanks for the comment and the FAV!

[jenny tucker]

great composition and focus and color lol. i really really like the detail you captured on the fuzzy part of the flower (like how technical i am with my terms..?!)

[katy]

@sticksandstones ;~} thanks Jenny for the technical critique~!!

[Diane]

Love this--great color, detail, composition. Fav.

[katy]

@eudora So very kind of you, especially the FAV! Thanks!

[Aaron]

Love the detail, and of course it's my favorite color!

[katy]

@grizzlysghost ;~} So very kind of you , Aaron!