The opening

I'm excited that my rhododendron is getting ready to bloom. I love the intensity of the colour when the petals are starting to emerge.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day.

[Montez Sattman]

Beautiful... gorgeous colors, textures and dof :)

[Peter Grave]

Lovely capture.

[Lee-Ann]

Beautiful colour & textures

[Kim]

Love the vivid color and the soft fuzzy texture!

[Bruce]

Nice brilliant colours and focus.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful colors and details.

[Joan]

Love how this is cropped. Great close up. Fav!

[Stephanie Swift]

Gorgeous colour, texture and dof.

[Babs]

Fabulous close up, what beautiful colours.

[Kathy]

Such an lovely close-up.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice. You will have to show it to us once it opens up

[Yeshanghai]

Gorgeous capture with amazing focus, color contrast and DOF. FAV

[Nova]

@monty147 @peterlgrave @leestevo @kimdavis @brucep @mittens @jetr @tristansmum @onewing @randystreat @bkbinthecity @yeshanghai

Thank you for the kind words and favs. I'm always thrilled to know I've made it to the popular page, and it's all because of you my dear 365 friends. Thanks! :)

[Julienne Jones]

Fascinating! I wouldn't have guessed it was rhododendron from the photo. It always pays to look close doesn't it.

[Darlene]

Wonderful shot, Nova.

[Nova]

@julienne1 @darlenet Thanks Julienne and Darlene. :)

[Charleen]

Missed this yesterday! What a lovely, detailed shot. The anticipation .....

[GaryW]

Great DOF. Yes, the color is stunning and intense!

[Nova]

@cgribben @thewatersphotos Thanks Charleen and Gary. I've got to get another shot posted soon of the bloom. :)