That’s actually a pair of Gay Gestapo helicopters from the UN’s Black Ops in a rare daylight flight over some unidentified forest / jungle / meadow / plain / grasshopper-factory, probably practicing carrying sacks of xians to the FEMA camps. You can tell by the lack of identifying marks, albeit in typical goobermint incompetence, they give the game away by painting the rotor blades pink.
This is a good pink. The buds are a beautiful burgundy. Actually, if I ever get around to processing my photos, I have more pink -- prairie roses. I have not processed my photos though, so I’m grateful to D. Gregory for this one!
I like these kind of relatively simple flowers, five open petals of beauty. Even with the white details on the petals, the beauty comes from the simplicity. Of course, there are other ways a flower can look great.
blf says
That’s actually a pair of Gay Gestapo helicopters from the UN’s Black Ops in a rare daylight flight over some unidentified forest / jungle / meadow / plain / grasshopper-factory, probably practicing carrying sacks of xians to the FEMA camps. You can tell by the lack of identifying marks, albeit in typical goobermint incompetence, they give the game away by painting the rotor blades pink.
Caine says
Aaw, it’s a gorgeous flower! But yes, I can see it as a Gay Gestapo Helicopter.
rq says
Had to be pink? Couldn’t have gone with a more subtle purple?
Caine says
This is a good pink. The buds are a beautiful burgundy. Actually, if I ever get around to processing my photos, I have more pink -- prairie roses. I have not processed my photos though, so I’m grateful to D. Gregory for this one!
Giliell, professional cynic -Ilk- says
Exactly the kind of shots I love. Gorgeous
Caine says
Giliell:
Me too. Love the depth of field here.
Ice Swimmer says
I like these kind of relatively simple flowers, five open petals of beauty. Even with the white details on the petals, the beauty comes from the simplicity. Of course, there are other ways a flower can look great.
I agree with Giliell and Caine, this works.
Caine says
There are two shades of pink on the petals, and the patterning is quite intricate.
Ice Swimmer says
Caine @ 8
Yes, but the overall shape and feel is simple and while the pattern is intricate, it isn’t loud or stuffy. The complexity is subtle. 8-)
Caine says
Yes, I agree. It’s a lovely flower, one that might be overlooked if there’s only a first glance.