I’m amazed when I think about the years of my life I spent unaware of the extraordinary beauty that surrounds us in the natural world. Too many summer days of my youth found me swathed in an interior cocoon, entertained by music, movies, or video games. Slowly, I’ve come to realize how much I enjoy seeing the realization of potential as fragile petals unfurl and bask in the glorious light.
Until I can find a way to share the link of the “right side” of this lovely blossom, I’ll keep you in suspense with this as my Best Shot Monday…
Cornwell Crew 
Ahhhh, so lovely! You’re right – there’s a lot of beauty surrounding us all the time, but we often miss it in the crazy rush!
The bright red is just lovely.
Just stopping to take a moment – and you see all kinds of beauty!
Wow! This is reminds me of a Georgia O’Keeffe painting….can’t wait to see the front!
Have a wonderful week 🙂
Very pretty. That’s a beautiful macro. Yes, I think I enjoy the beauty so much more now as an adult. Although, my girls do point out pretty things once in awhile (a sunset, a flower).
I agree with Dawn — this does look like a Georgia O’Keefe painting….just gorgeous!
I love the color, so vivid. Is it a Poppy? Like Maggie said it’s like a O’keefe painting.
Such bright and vivid colors – just a beautiful shot
Wow… I love the angle of this photo. Flowers are not so easy… you did a great job.
Beautiful shot! Love that perspective.
So vibrant. Great color. Thats one thing I love about photography…..is how you get to see things new or in a different way than you normally would. Beautiful shot.