Virgin... by marlboromaam

Virgin...

It is difficult to find an open jasmine blossom that hasn't been ravaged by a bumble bee. The insides look very different - believe me! Not exactly what I was going for with this shot but, it will do.

Would like to send a BIG HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY wish to Laurie (@nlaurie). That makes three March babies so far. Her b'day was 3/5.
I love this! Great detail, and I love the way the petals shimmer!
March 8th, 2012  
Wow, what an amazing difference. Nice title and vivid descriptions...and of course, an awesome shot.

Took down the portrait of my hubby (he disapproved of my choice), but put up the approved more crazed version. Thanks for your sweet comments before, but I had to honor his humble wishes and swap the shot.
March 8th, 2012  
This is really impressive . . has such a sweet color and sugary glimmer to it. Lovely, girlfriend. You are working some kind of magic with your camera. :)
March 8th, 2012  
Great shot! So well done!!!
March 8th, 2012  
Agree with Melissa. Love the shimmer. My son's birthday was 3/5 also.
March 8th, 2012  
Love it so much! so Innocent....
March 8th, 2012  
I am also impressed by the beautiful shimmer on these petals - so pretty.
March 8th, 2012  
@melissapike Thank you, Melissa!

@amandalomonaco Amanda, that's okay! I commented on the other pic, too! Thank you very much for your comments.

@karenann LOL! You should've seen the shot I wanted to take! Ha ha! Thank you very much, Karen. I try. Have to work with what I have. =)
March 8th, 2012  
I love the center of that flower and I bet the bees are waiting! Very nice!
March 8th, 2012  
@copperheadglass Thank you very much, Meredith!

@memejanetx3 Hope your son had a happy b'day, Janet! Thank you for your comments!

@ellimae Thank you, Ellen! What a nice thing to say.

@meisen325 The light has to be just right to get that shimmer. I was amazed when I saw it with my 365 eye for the first time the other day. Thank you for your lovely comments, Monica!
March 8th, 2012  
Sparkling petals! Amazing to see it like this. My jasmine doesn't look like this or maybe it does if I get really close!
March 8th, 2012  
Lovely macro! Love that shimmer! :-)
March 8th, 2012  
Great detail!
March 8th, 2012  
@loragill Thank you very much, Lora!

@maggiemae Thank you, Maggiemae! Appreciate your kind comments. LOL! Zoom in on it, maybe it does shimmer. =)
March 8th, 2012  
@lorihiro Thank you very much!

@mnallphoto Thank you, Michael! Appreciate that comment!
March 8th, 2012  
Yellow flowers stand out so beautifully, as does this shot :) lovely Marl
March 8th, 2012  
Deb
Great macro shot, Maggie!
March 8th, 2012  
How beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
Wow! Love that shimmer and the soft yellow. Just beautiful.
March 8th, 2012  
Gorgeous! Love the colour and the shimmerr :)
March 8th, 2012  
This is soooo pretty. Love the different shades of yellow and that shimmer is amazing!!!
March 8th, 2012  
Love your sparkly virgin flower! B E A U T I F U L!!!
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful and vibrant shot and love the colour
March 8th, 2012  
What a beautiful photo, Maggie. So clear and the yellow petals just glisten. Love it.
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
Ooh, I can see the texture of the petals so clearly! The shimmer is so pretty. I love it. Gorgeous work!
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful sneak peek, the texture & colour is gorgeous
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful unspoilt flower! Love your title too!
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful shot. I love the detail on the petals. The texture and colours are fab. Great job! :0)
March 8th, 2012  
How gorgeous! it almost looks like its been dipped in glitter :) lovely
March 8th, 2012  
Ohhhh, like a virgin, being photoed for the very first timeeee, like a virgin... LOL Couldn't help myself with the song... I really like the color and detail of your flower. Good job girl....
March 8th, 2012  
Jasmine is one of my favourite flowers. Beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
Great details and capture.
March 8th, 2012  
Really beautiful detail and wonderful yellow.
March 8th, 2012  
lovely- reminds me of Georgia O'keefe!
March 8th, 2012  
very pretty shot Maggie...the stanimas look like they want to punch me in the eye...I love the shimmer too!
March 8th, 2012  
It's lovely!
March 8th, 2012  
Wow! The detail is amazing! Very nice shot!
March 8th, 2012  
What a beautiful shimmer on this petals. Beautiful shot Maggie :D
March 8th, 2012  
I too love the shimmer on the yellow. also the depth, and the light at the end of the tunnel.
March 8th, 2012  
lovely close up and bright color of Spring!
March 8th, 2012  
great color!
March 8th, 2012  
@sugarmuser @deburahiru @kerristephens @ebdubay @mummarazzii @purdey @wannabe @veekay @darsphotos @nicedof @myautofocuslife @wenbow @aleksandra @emmac @lizzy_lu123 @mantha @ataylor @sangwann @peterdegraaff @traciwood @cindyrez @msk1p2 @luvs2scuba2 @princesicita @windridge @hillcrest @amers79 I apologize for the mass "Thank you". You know I'd prefer to thank each of you individually! Have to get out to the yard today as rain is scheduled to move in tomorrow. So have to make hay while the sun is shining!

@fredia Oooo! I should've thought of that song and used it with this post! Thank you, gal!
March 8th, 2012  
I love those tiny sparkles! Beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
Wonderful detail and texture.
March 8th, 2012  
wow, you captured amazing detail here. i love the sparkle on the petals. just beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
great colour and texture - looks like it has been sprinkled with sugar!
March 8th, 2012  
No wonder the bees love it so. It looks so sugary, like it's a big piece of lemon candy. Love the shot and the details. The petals have an amazing crystalline look to them which you brought out so well with your focus.
March 8th, 2012  
This flower looks good enough to eat ;-) Brilliant capture!
March 8th, 2012  
Great job finding a perfect blossom and getting a close up shot. It sparkles so brilliantly!
March 8th, 2012  
gorgeous! and so bright! i love the texture of the flower!! great shot!
March 8th, 2012  
Beautiful!
March 8th, 2012  
@orangecrush Thank you, Jerry! Appreciate your comments!

@ruthmouch Thank you very much, Ruth!

@litljen Aww! Jennifer, you are so sweet! Thank you!

@paulineb Thank you, Pauline! It's very poisonous to humans though.

@beteljooz Aww! Thank you for your very kind comments, George! It's very poisonous to humans though.

@cimes1 Thank you, Carole! But, don't you dare eat one! They're poisonous to humans if ingested.
March 8th, 2012  
@cjphoto Thank you so much, Chris. Now, how much do I owe ya? LOL! JK! You are so sweet!

@kdimagery Thank you very much, Kd! Appreciate your comments!

@paulavdmerwe Thank you so much, Paula!
March 8th, 2012  
This is so pretty!
March 8th, 2012  
@kaiitlyncheyene Thank you very much!
March 8th, 2012  
very nice detail, great shot!
March 9th, 2012  
@tracywatkins Thank you, Tracy! Appreciate your comments!
March 9th, 2012  
oooo....it's all sparkley **~*~*~*~**
March 9th, 2012  
@earthbeone Thank you, Pam!
March 9th, 2012  
Nice shot! Really like the perspective and the "shimmer"!
March 9th, 2012  
@furrylens Thank you so much, EE!
March 9th, 2012  
The petals look like they are sparkling in the sun.
March 9th, 2012  
@rach_who Thank you very much! Appreciate your time to view and comment on my pic!
March 9th, 2012  
very nice, maam...
March 9th, 2012  
@joeboxster Thank you very much, Joe!
March 9th, 2012  
Lovely closeup!! I can almost smell it
March 9th, 2012  
@buggus I really wish I could bottle the wild jasmine scent just for me. LOL! Thank you, Oleta!
March 9th, 2012  
Great details here ma'am!
I love how the petals shine!
March 9th, 2012  
@simonesta Thank you very much! =) Hoping you're feeling better today!
March 9th, 2012  
I like this a lot, I love the outter petals, they look so sparkly!
March 9th, 2012  
Love those shimmery petals!
March 9th, 2012  
@jupiterjanes Thank you very much, Sarah!
March 9th, 2012  
@marlboromaam Thank you very much, Caryn!
March 9th, 2012  
Nice! Love the sparkly effect of the petals.
March 10th, 2012  
@pngmeri Thank you very much!
March 10th, 2012  
Lovely.
March 12th, 2012  
Great details
March 12th, 2012  
@netkonnexion @maioya Thank you very much! Appreciate the comments!
March 12th, 2012  
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