9th March 2014 - Lenten Rose

I know this flower as a Lenten Rose - not sure of it's proper name. I love them and always feel sad when i see them growing as they hang their heads. It's only when you lift them do you see this fabulous face. Continuing Macro-March.

Another oldy as I have family for dinner and we just haven't stopped again.

Many thanks for your great comments on my Drawing Pins shot it reached both the Trending Page and the PP - Whooppee!! All thanks to you lovely people!!

[Jan K]

Beautiful, Pam. This is a pretty one! They are called hellebore although I also refer to them as lenten rose.

[bernadette mcelligott]

Lovely, You can buy a variety that have upturned blooms,

[Judith Johnson]

I know them as Hellebores too, but have also heard them called a Christmas rose! I guess it depends on where you are in the country and what time of year they bloom.

[Jennifer D]

Nice macro!

[Yvonne]

So very pretty. Enjoy your company, Pam.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty!

[Kay Hodges]

Beautiful shot

[Michelle]

Beautiful macro.

[Sue Wilde]

I think they are Hellebores. This is such a beautiful shot

[Taffy]

Wonderful flower shot that conveys form beautifully. And the details are so clear.

[Ross Walker]

An unusual and gorgeous color. Beautiful macro.

[Yorkie]

Just a beautiful shot.

[Gena Pegg]

This is so pretty and love that you have lifted its lovely face for us to see!!

[CK]

Beautiful macro

[Hudd]

Lovely shot, wonderful detail

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful shot Pam!
@busylady My mum always called them a Christmas rose too.

[Stephanie Swift]

They are lovely flowers, and I love the markings and the complex and beautiful centre of this one.

[Katia]

This is just lovely! :)

[Phil]

I didn't know it was called that too.... what an exquisite hellebore :)

[👑 AnaZad]

Very beautiful flower capture and detail.

[Daryl O'Hare]

Absolutely love this one with the open and closed blooms. Beautiful.