Almost There!

We've been out of power for a couple of days ... seems longer than that! lol. Many thanks for all the kind words and fav's on my last pic. They are very much appreciated.

This pic is of an Echinacea bud, just about to open. It's a favourite of the butterflies and hummers.

[Carolyn White]

Wow! It's gorgeous! Beautiful shot! I don't think ours has ever been off that long. That would be really hard. I'm glad it's back on for you! :0)

[lyn]

wow this is lovely-great backlight and detail

[Nimi]

stunning

[Hadeel]

This is absolutely stunning Anne! The colors are so powerful!

[Hadeel]

Fav :)

[Brian Buccigrossi]

Beautiful!

[carole albrecht]

wonderful shot - hey we were only out of power for a few hours - a day or two is major.

[Michelle]

Gorgeous shot, hope to see those butterflies on it soon! :)

[Jennifer C]

beautiful photo and processing!!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Great shot!

[Eddy]

Anne i heard of the pwoer outtage on Monday , hope you all are are fixed now nice green color you have there.

[Lasminja]

The green shades look great! :)

[Jann]

Beautiful shot- love the close up.

[Susan Pigott]

Lovely composition. The greens are so lush!

[Annie Feeley]

Wow! Love the detail, colour and depth. Fav!

[elkehochban]

Love this! These flowers always seem as though they're inside out until they bloom - then they truly pop!

[Ramona]

Very cool shot!

[Stephen May]

Beautiful!

[Laurie Higgins]

Wow, Anne, this is gorgeous. I love all the details. I think this is even prettier before it blooms. This was an instant fav for me!

[Cheryl Lorrain]

Amazing photo, love the colors...so very lush as others have mentioned.

[Shirley]

this is beautiful .....love the detail on each petal

[scooter]

Awesome detail and color!

[seasnappi]

wow, this is a interesting flower , very good detail

[Bugik]

What a lovely close-up shot. Love it!

[Karen Sylvia]

Fav! The detail is perfect!

[Lakshmi]

beautiful - love the detail

[Veronica Brown]

Very cool capture, love the texture and detail in this!

[june milner]

Stunning texture and patterns. great focus . Love it

[Susan T]

Absolutely beautiful! The detail is amazing!

[Mimi Ditchie]

Great shot, beautiful patterns and details. Just saw this on the pop page~ fav'd....

[Rebecca Warren]

beautiful - really lovely shot

[Allison Maltese]

I agree with everyone else. This is an awesome shot even if I am partial to green.

[Susanne]

Popular page again Anne - way to go! : )

[Trina P Holub]

This is as pretty as the fully bloomed flower, Anne. Great catch!

[Margaret Tryon]

The colors and details are stunning in this shot.

[Karoline Gilbert]

Beautiful! I had no idea they look like this before they bloom!

[Netkonnexion]

Fantastic shot. Excellent light and verdance.

[summerfield]

oh my goodness, the details are so vivid! this is so beautiful, anne. do we get to see it again when it's in full bloom? please!

[Vanessa Walters]

Oh wow amazing macro. I love the vibrant color and highlights in this one.

[Wyoming Tree Planter]

Everybody has made so many other comments, I really don't know what to add. How about "exquisite" ?

[Carol Olejnik]

This is very beautiful and hairy!!!

[bkb in the city]

What a cool looking flower

[Sarah D P]

Anne!!! Stunning photo!!!!

[georgia delli-benedetti ツ]

Amazing photo! And it so clear! :)

[Cherrill]

Found this on the pop page.........beautifully taken, love the detail. These flowers are lovely even before they open. I believe these are widely used in complementary medicine.

[Zoe Ferrie]

Gorgeous focus, detail & love those greens!

[Pyrrhula]

amezing beautiful micro

[Laura]

Very nice! And what a lovely shade of green!

[Ginger Sanders]

I want to touch it!

[Diane]

Fantastic shot!

[Peggy Johnson]

Beautiful detail! Love the dof.