The Beauty of a Dahlia Flower.

Firstly HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY to all my American friends out there, hope your have a great day.

This is such a beautiful flower I couldn't resist a close-up of the flower head, hadn't realised how pretty they are when you look this close.

Another from my friends garden, perhaps I should put a collage together sometime. Just enjoy this one first.

[Graham Thresher]

I must agree . This is a very beautiful shot and a big Fav.

[Lin]

A beautiful macro - love the details! And thanks, I'm enjoying a quite day away from the office!

[Lyn Berriman]

That sure is a beauty! A firm fav from me!

[carol white]

A beautiful macro,lovely detail and colour:-) FAV!!

[Hazel]

Beautiful dahlia - reminds me of my dad growing them - lovely colour!

[Judith]

Fav, awesome flower, colour and framing.

[Phil Cameron]

Smashing flowers you have I must picture my dandelions

[Lynn]

Gorgeous dahlia, like the frame to match.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty! fav

[John]

A classic. Truly beautiful.

[virtualbrownie]

That's a lovely dahlia and so well presented

[Louise Davies]

Superb capture - lovely colour! Very strange how we keep choosing the same daily photo!

[Margaret Pengelly]

Beautiful...can't wait for our dahlia season to return. Keep them coming and I await the collage with anticipation...

[Denise Wood]

Dahlias are wonderful. great photo :)

[Kathie]

Beautiful shot. Love the colour.

[Khawbecker]

Thank you, Heather! My husband and I ventured into the D.C. for the big fireworks there. Loved it! A grand show! You've captured in this flower the deep rich color without losing the detail. Wonderful!

[Susan Golding]

Very beautiful ! Love the colour!

[Mickey Anderson]

very nice closeup! I love to do baskets with them!!

[Tony Guest (snoopybooboo)]

Very nice Heather.

[Claire]

Beautiful shot, vibrant colour

[Quentin]

Great close up! And thanks i live in america, the fourth is also my nephews birthday.

[Alexandra DG]

gorgeous