Happy Earth Day to everyone. As they say, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle...at least I think thats what they say. Thats what I remember from elementary school :-)

These are a couple macros of tulips in our front yard. They have been totally beat up by the ups and downs of the weather this year, so the petals aren't so great. If you look up close though, you can find some beauty hiding inside.

Since starting to shoot some macro, I've found the inside of the flowers is the most beautiful part. Great colors! TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-22: 20:02

Pretty! I think I like the first one a little more. LostAspen · 2008-04-22: 20:46

Beautiful ! leocheung · 2008-04-23: 00:07

Cool shots. joycephotography · 2008-04-23: 00:39

Wow, what great colors! Beautiful set and very fitting for Earth Day. Our Earth may be a little beat up but there's still lots of beauty there! Hopefully, we won't lose it all. Happy Earth Day. vollenda · 2008-04-23: 01:10

Beautiful set peregol · 2008-04-23: 02:37

i don't think you were close enough. jezterr · 2008-04-23: 02:48

Wonderful macro!! wingsofbutterfly · 2008-04-23: 05:09

Great macro! mlcwikla · 2008-04-23: 09:06

Really cool shots, that close up, the petals look like a red background. Very interesting. majikmonkee · 2008-04-23: 10:47

Great close ups Lynda · 2008-04-23: 12:00

These are stunning! I absolutely love the fact that you chose to fill the frame! Fantastic shots! mattandbranson · 2008-04-23: 13:43

absolutly fantastic macros! ????? · 2008-04-23: 15:06

Love the red in both photos. Great Earth Day post bamommy · 2008-04-24: 09:55

is it a macro lens u have used there? or have "re-framed" the original picture? ????? · 2008-05-21: 15:10