Two Days Later

This bloom is outside our window where I usually have my morning coffee. I’ve been watching it and determined it was at or near its peak this morning. It’s such a rich color. I thought I’d share as a follow-up to my post of June 12th.

This bloom is outside our window where I usually have my morning coffee. I’ve been watching it and determined it was at or near its peak this morning. It’s such a rich color. I thought I’d share as a follow-up to my post of June 12th.


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Another wozer! Both the flower and the image. I’m thinking you need to continue this morning coffee routine. Beautiful!
Thank you again, Monte. I was surprised by just how vibrant the colors were in this bloom. Nature may not be perfect, but it certainly comes close sometimes. As photographers/artists, the challenge for us is to try and do it some justice.
I think you did it justice!