I liked this due to the different stages of development. I think I like the partially opened bud on left best.

Very Beautiful~!~ mallusatish · 2012-07-22: 21:52

I believe that I share your opinion Larry: nothing more beautiful that to open in the life :) josy63 · 2012-07-23: 02:11

great shot. lovely iandshiraz · 2012-07-23: 02:45

Great shot!!! finbarr · 2012-07-23: 02:51

i prefer your self portrait :-) stormfish · 2012-07-23: 03:55

I like the evolution of the different stages of the flower and especially the light. angil · 2012-07-23: 06:18

Wonderful!! Francesc21 · 2012-07-23: 10:16

Very pretty carriem · 2012-07-23: 14:19

this shot exudes happiness...lovely lighting! KatysPassionata · 2012-07-24: 17:40