Up close

to see the fibers and soft feather like interior of a Protea. Unfortunately as it opens, it becomes hard and not so pretty as it gets older. Bob

[Dawn]

A lovely detailed shot fav

[Issi Bannerman]

The protea is such a beautiful flower. Lovely capture.

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful close up... so soft.

[Rob Z]

Beautiful.

[Domenico Dodaro]

Indeed they look like feathers!

[Kat]

Gorgeous close up!

[Casablanca]

I do love these flowers. So unusual to me.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

superb

[Chris]

Wonderful looking flower.

[Helen]

Great detail

[Susan Wakely]

Fabulous detail of the feathery centre.

[Denise Wood]

Beautiful :)

[Margo]

They are gorgeous

[Joan Robillard]

Gorgeous

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Love these--gorgeous!

[KV]

Cool textures... they almost look like feathers.

[Kate]

Wonderful closeup highlights the textures

[Mags]

Marvelous macro!

[Esther Rosenberg]

What a sharp detailed shot. Such an interesting and beautiful plant to look at.

[Gosia]

Great details

[Lou Ann]

The single bloom Proteas at the florist shop are $12 and they aren’t as lovely as yours!

[katy]

what wonderful detail! It does look very soft and feathery here!

[Cathy Donohoue]

Instant fav

[LManning (Laura)]

Wonderful textures.

[Merrelyn]

Lovely detail.

[Pat]

What fabulous detail, so pretty too, fav.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful details in this.

[Lynda McG]

So unusual!

[Rosie Kind]

Wonderful detail

[Bep]

Gorgeous close up!

[Carole Sandford]

Fantastic close up!

[Allison Maltese]

Lush and beautiful!

[George]

Wonderful close up.

[The Dog Lady]

magnificent macro

[Sylvia]

Very unique and showy flower, great POV.

[Rick]

Cool looking plant at this stage. Great shot.

[Diana]

@Dawn @jamibann @happysnaps @robz @domenicododaro @katford @casablanca @koalagardens @kipper1951 @pixel365 @wakelys @gilbertwood @777margo @joansmor @aikiuser @kvphoto @k9photo @marlboromaam @dutchothotmailcom @gosia @louannwarren @grammyn @cdonohoue @ljmanning @merrelyn @pattyblue @mittens @lyndamcg @rosiekind @gijsje @carole_sandford @falcon11 @gaf005 @dogwoman @sprphotos @rickster549 Thanks for the great comments, favs and getting it on the TP and PP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@grammyn Although the top is nice and soft Katy, the bottom part is like hard bristles. They get harder and start separating as the flower dries out :-)

[sheri]

Absolutely fantastic focus. So finely detailed.

[Bill]

Very nice shot.

[Monique]

Beautiful detail Diana

[Diana]

@sherimiya @cwbill @momamo Thanks so much :-)