Most of the south of England is officially in the middle of a drought at the moment. However, you’d have been hard pushed to know that over the last week or so as we have had torrential rain pretty much every day. Today was no exception and I had to wait over an hour before the rain eased off just enough for me to even get the post in from our postbox without getting completely drowned. After I’d finished teaching I headed up to West Dean Gardens in search of some blossom to photograph for today’s floral theme in their glasshouses. Unfortunately I was too late for the peach blossom which has already transformed into tiny furry peaches. However, I found some beautiful, if rather battered, tulips in a sheltered corner and decided to create an abstract image from their petals and the raindrops.

Fantastic shot Helen ! It goes to my favorites josy63 · 2012-04-25: 12:39

It looks like the gnashy gnashy teeth of a fire breathing monster from the very depths of hell... actually, no, it is very beautiful! Annbramwell · 2012-04-25: 12:48

Wow Great closeup Beautiful droplets and colors helys · 2012-04-25: 13:09

Wonderful macro! giancaf · 2012-04-25: 13:22

Sweet. =) It was England where I learned that rain is a blessing and you can be always thankful for it. Nellinka · 2012-04-25: 13:31

very special picture and I like it very much. gonia · 2012-04-25: 14:18

Luscious. yellodog · 2012-04-25: 14:42

When I first looked at this I saw a rolling wave of molten lava closing upon itself. A really hot shot, Helen!!! Sizzling!! Sweating with excitement! danrav · 2012-04-25: 18:52

Beautiful colors....and the droplets are so refreshing!!! lookagain · 2012-04-25: 19:59

Unique shot..love the colors Helen.. NellyBly · 2012-04-25: 21:27

oh wow slowpete · 2012-04-26: 02:45

love the cool monster-like effect of the "mouth", wow! urmysunshine · 2012-04-26: 09:21

superb and fresh! tomie · 2012-04-26: 09:40

Wonderfully artistic Helen! Gorgeous colours! ArtBee · 2012-04-26: 09:46

beautiful! it looks like a tidal wave of colour! KatysPassionata · 2012-04-26: 11:33

fabulously different from the usual flower macros. MoMac · 2012-04-26: 16:33

hmmmm snowpie · 2012-04-29: 11:55

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