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I love the blue one too but I can't recognize what it is.
Thanks for this generous contribution to Macro Flowers Saturday, they are all excellent shots!
Have a great weekend!
Chuck, thanks so much.
Kass, HaHa, thanks :)
Karen, thanks, I love that one too.
Betchai, it really is and thank you. You my friend bring glorious beauty to us always.
lina, thank you it's my favorite as well.
Rainfield, :D I'd be having a great time :D
Ann, thank you, as am I.
Paul, thank you so much.
Rosie, same here, thank you.
maia, The blue one is a Meconopsis Grandis - Himalayan Blue Poppy and they just started blooming in our botanical gardens. I was mesmerized by the blue color. I just fell in love with it.
Thanks so much and I'm so happy I found this meme. I love contributing to it. Thank YOU.
Judy, that's what caught my eye as well, that gorgeous blue, thank you.
AL, thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
Vernz, thank you so much, I enjoy visiting you.
Kathy, thanks for stopping by.
Ryan, thank so much.
Holly, :D exactly, they love em.
Purple blossom
Ratty, Thanks I loved that one too, glad you like the header, I'll keep it that way for a while. Thanks.