Past Due

"Ageing is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." (Betty Friedan) Here's one for @janepittenger aging beauty theme.

[KV]

From one retired librarian to another... glad it's not overdue haha!!! This is so unique and interesting. I love the color and the way the buds radiate out from the center... almost like a star. The drying petals are also pretty as is the orange color in the background.

[Maggiemae]

Nice fine focus - the wisps of remaining petals holding hands!

[Babs]

The hairstyle looks a bit unruly ha ha but it is a beauty.

[Peter Dulis]

Nice colors

[Esther Rosenberg]

It is showing its beautiful wrinkles

[Jane Pittenger]

Perfect and the words are marvelous

[Diana]

It looks lovely with great words to match.

[Pat]

Gorgeous delicate decay, so pretty, fav.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely

[Santina]

beautiful focus, I like the petals so ruffled

[GaryW]

Cool find, Kate. Love the bokeh!

[Alexandra DG]

great