I don't know about you, but I LOVE little surprises (and big ones too). Each morning I delight in grabbing my camera and strolling around our yard, checking in on all my regular favourites and new additions. Some changes are eagerly anticipated and followed for months.
Then occasionally there is a total surprise awaiting my discovery. Yesterday this was the beautifully poised, still dewy, unexpected joy I stumbled upon. These African Iris flowers tend to appear so quickly and last just one day. So beautiful, small and delicate.
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What a gorgeous flower this is, and your photographs of it are just magical!
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for surprises! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow - so very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow...I'm glad for you! Great surprises!:)
ReplyDeleteA lovely flower!
ReplyDeleteI don't generally like surprises but this one is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures .... soooo nice ... very good work ....
ReplyDeleteLG: Karin
Very sharp and close shots again.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Very lovely. Thanks for sharing this great shot with Weekend Flowers :)
ReplyDeleteLovely flower, lovely surprise, lovely picture!
ReplyDeletebest regards,
Marion
Love the light in the first one!
ReplyDeleteWe all need a surprise a day. :)
beautiful images, I love seeing what's turned up, opened or happened over night too :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful flowers. And I like the color too. ^_^
ReplyDeletePink or Peach
These are magnificent! You are blessed!
ReplyDeleteHow incredibly exquisite. I love these shots. I am just being overwhelmed by all of the gorgeous flowers tonight. STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures. Just planted a new one in my garden, but it so small I may have to wait a while before I can see flowers as lovely as these.
ReplyDeleteStunning capture. Fantastic macros.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and delicate your iris flower and these photos are breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteNice flower, nice colors, nice photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
These are so beautiful! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteBasil Flowers
Simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty...I've never seen ones like that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely "surprise" to find in your garden. That's the problem with those "here and gone" flowers--if you miss a day in your garden, you miss the flowers. Glad you "caught" this one. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous little bloom, too bad they don't last longer. Great macro shots!
ReplyDeleteAs exotic as a wild tropical orchid.Great shot!
ReplyDeleteRosie
As exotic as a wild tropical orchid.Great shot!
ReplyDeleteRosie
This is just gorgeous .
ReplyDeleteawwww, they are gorgeous! thank you for sharing them with us. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise! What a wonderful flower. And I love this shots!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße,
Pia