An Iris in Dale's Garden

Dale's irises are in full bloom right now. This is the close-up of one of their centers.

[PhotoCrazy]

Cool pic

[Henri Russell]

Really awesome close up.

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Ann T.]

Wow! An awesome shot.

[Maggiemae]

I wonder where the stigma and the stamen are! This makes a lovely full picture!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Fabulous.

[Colleen Brown]

Stunning patterns

[Sandy]

Lovely POV and patterns.

[Sally Ings]

Such an unusual perspective Ann. The colours and patterns are gorgeous. What a treat it must be to have these growing in the garden.

[Debs Stott]

Isn't it just beautiful? Such symmetry. Cool shot.

[Dione Giorgio]

Fab close-up. Love the perfect patterns and colours.

[Joyce]

Amazing close up and colours Ann. Fav

[Clare Gadsby]

Fantastic colours and patterns

[alia_801]

Ooh wonderful capture! Love the composition!

[Poppo Livy]

Stunning shot

[Pam]

Such great patterns, and colors. Fabulous!

[Francoise]

like a zebra

[Julia]

Wow! Amazing patterns! Love how it covers the shot

[bkb in the city]

What a beautiful flower. Amazing shot Ann

[Lois Bird]

The center of an iris is a visual gift to behold! I love them. Great shot. Fav

[Pyrrhula]

Stunting close up and a beautiful composition and capture

[Lynn]

Fantastic, instant Fav.

[Lisa Poland]

Beautiful! FAV! My iris died a week ago. Such a shame they don't bloom all summer.

[Frank Hymus]

Very pretty Ann. Nice and sharp.

[Islandgirl]

Love sharp close up Ann!

[Chris Johnson]

Fantastic how this close up helps you to see the amazing patterns this flower has. Awesome shot!

[Kate]

Beautiful close up!!

[Rick Schies]

Well now that is a pretty one

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Such amazing colors and patterns. Nice close up.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

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Wow! Thank you so much everyone! I am on limited 365 time while away but please know your views, comments and favs are noticed and truly appreciated! I will be on and off here over the next few days but I'll be checking out your pictures as soon as I can.

@maggiemae If you look closely at the top yellow petal, you will see the stamen peeking out from behind it.

[Maggiemae]

I've just been out and bought some iris bulbs! Not like this one though!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@maggiemae Will look forward to seeing them in your Spring. Dale has a really green thumb. The ones in my garden never look this pretty!

[Margaret Obey]

Stunning

[Brenda]

Beautiful flower and capture.

[Nicole]

This is gorgeous and love your comp!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@ceilidh @purplelilac @nicoleterheide

Thank you Margaret, Brenda and Nicole and my sincere apologies for taking so long to see your comments!!