Today's Flowers #253

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Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Protea Cynaroides Bulb (King Protea native to South Africa)

Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Bush Anemone

Taken at The Rose Garden in San Francisco

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Comments

betchai said…
so beautiful set Jo, the first picture seems to be very symbolic, like praying of thankfulness
June 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Luna Miranda said…
the bulb is quite interesting, and mysterious looking.:P
June 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Icy BC said…
Just so beautiful! The depth of field and focus are fantastic!
June 29, 2013 at 2:08 PM
DeniseinVA said…
Brilliant macro shots, love the sharp detail of your photos and enjoyed these beautiful blooms. Thanks so much for sharing with Today's Flowers.
Denise
Today’s Flowers
An English Girl Rambles
June 29, 2013 at 8:36 PM
RNSANE said…
Some of these flowers look familiar to me. I still look fondly of photos I took with you on my Botanical Garden visit.
June 30, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Laura said…
These are exquisite flower photos! I hope you will consider sharing with I Heart Macro too:-)
June 30, 2013 at 4:25 PM
lina@women said…
Stunning series. Wonderful blooms.
Thanks for dropping by :)
July 2, 2013 at 4:23 AM
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