cone flower dried up

This is in the cone flower patch that I was shooting in the summer. I think they retain a sort of beauty and dignity in their last days.

[Santina]

great shot, I like this image, it doesn't look like a dried flower, but a particular species

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot

[FBailey]

Flowers really do keep giving, even when fading away

[Babs]

It does look beautiful, even in its dying days.

[amyK]

I agree, they just have a whole new look!

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely in their dimise

[Shutterbug]

I agree that this is also a special beauty as well. I like the textures.

[Jane Pittenger]

They do for sure

[PhylM-S]

beautiful.

[Milanie]

I love the dried look - think many of that type are just as pretty at this stage. Nice dof

[Monique]

Beautiful

[KV]

Lovely!

[4rky]

Lovely composition and earthy colours. Great edit

[vonski]

Nice juxtaposition between the fence and the flower

[haskar]

Great composition and edit.

[sarah]

I agree - fav

[Walks @ 7]

Most definitely they do. They've earned their twists and curves by surviving the elements.