Orange Burst

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orange burst
exposes fruit
sipping a Mai Tai

From my latest book Petals Unfold

Comments

Bossy Betty said…
Loved this! Both the picture and the words. A new way to look at flowers!
July 2, 2010 at 5:50 AM
Secondary Roads said…
Once again it's "Up Close and Personal." I really enjoy your macro shots. Very nice!
July 2, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Anonymous said…
So beautiful! Have a great weekend :)
July 2, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Autumn Belle said…
That's a great macro shot of this lovely flower. I'd like to have a taste of the mai tai too.
July 2, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Bangchik and Kakdah said…
they look very much like little embryo... so sweet and adourable. ~bangchik
July 2, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Bossy, thanks it is fun

Thanks so much Chuck, glad you enjoy them.

Autumn Belle, :) I love Mai Tai's

Brittany, thank you and you have a fantastic weekend as well.

Bang, LOL they really do, love it. Have a great weekend
July 2, 2010 at 7:38 AM
Kass said…
Might I have a Mai Tai?

I guess your picture will have to do.

And it more than does the job.
July 2, 2010 at 8:32 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Kass, anytime, I would love to have one right now and it's only 9:00 am :D
July 2, 2010 at 8:55 AM
rainfield61 said…
Mai Tai is very sweet. This is the first time I get to know its flower.
July 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Ann said…
Mai Tai sounds good. Very cool picture.
July 2, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Anonymous said…
Last time enjoy on the last day back home in Germany, just before leaving for Greece, six years ago - and yes, I had way too many ...
thank you for the memories though ;)
A great start into the weekend for you.

daily athens
July 2, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
rainfield, sweet and satisfying :)

Ann, doesn't it though?

Robert, :) way too many? I can never have enough. Have a wonderful weekend.
July 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Icy BC said…
Fantastic shot and haiku! The color is so vibrant.
July 2, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Icy, thanks for always stopping by and commenting, very much appreciated :)
July 2, 2010 at 5:04 PM
SquirrelQueen said…
The bloom is beautiful, great macro shot. A Mai Tai would be nice right now.
July 3, 2010 at 8:33 PM
MrsMartinez | xoxoMrsMartinez.com said…
I mistook the middle portion as worms at first glance lol Sorry about that~
Lovely photo!
xoxo
July 3, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Linnea said…
Wow! It's like a Georgia O'Keeffe painting! Amazing details you capture.
July 3, 2010 at 10:14 PM
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