Flower-burst

I have tried many different strategies for photographing this bloom. I didn’t like what I had when it was at its most colorful, but this is how it started: http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-04-04
Not capturing the entire head is a bit out of my comfort zone, but I think this composition works better than what I’ve been trying up till now. This shot, with all the little tan “swirlies” on the ends, makes me think of a spore-spewing plant from an old “Star Trek” (original) episode.

A year ago (“The soft side of a white pine”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-05-04

[Ellen E]

nice dof & I like the composition

[Rick Schies]

A very interesting flower. It has some neat detail

[Joyce Wells]

I like the way you've cropped this, Thom. You don't always need to get in the full flower to make the shot interesting! Great detail!

[Ramona]

Very pretty

[MaryBeth Dailey]

The ends look like tiny tomatillos! This is a great photo of the flower, Thom!

[Disha Parekh]

Lovely dof. Pretty shot!

[Janet Shaffer]

It's an interesting plant. I like your composition.

[Michelle]

Wonderful focus and detail. I dont think I have seen one of these before