The lavender in our garden has never looked better. Perhaps all the rain has suited it. Perhaps it's happy now it's had a few years to settle in. One thing's for certain, it's never looked better. And the bees a thriving on it too.

Wow, gorgeous garden, Jon....I love lavender!! Apparently so do the bees, for that matter :)) Fantastic macros...#3 is so crisp and beautiful!! lookagain · 2012-07-01: 20:54

From what little I know about lavender (but am trying to learn since there is some at our new house) it takes 3 years for lavender to get well established and trimming it correctly is critical to it's growth. Incredible mid air shot in that last one! DancingDolphin · 2012-07-01: 21:17

Great shots, Jon! (I'll vote for you for king - oh, that's right you don't elect a king . . . ) lgnelson · 2012-07-01: 22:12

Such great shots and awesome colors digitalideas · 2012-07-01: 22:55

super!!!! kwibusje · 2012-07-02: 06:50

Great set! Lsample · 2012-07-02: 08:38

The quality of photos are so good. Nice set. dottydaisy97 · 2012-07-05: 13:36

Congrats on your theme selection Jon!!!! Awesome.... danrav · 2012-07-07: 20:03

Awesome extreme close focus! Thanks a lot for sharing and congrats! davidcardona · 2012-07-07: 20:30

Bravo! ghumakkad · 2012-07-08: 03:51

Congrats Jon marilynx · 2012-07-08: 09:38

Well done Jon! Annbramwell · 2012-07-08: 09:46

Excellent entry, Jon, and congrats! atszabo · 2012-07-08: 15:39

Congratulations my friend ......! borogovoi · 2012-07-09: 03:18

Fantastic !! Congratulations !! Dropblue · 2012-07-09: 03:49

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