Pink Peony Opening

Posted by Ellie
Pink Peony Opening

Pink Peony Opening

 A peony flower that is making its transition from a tightly packed green ball with ants crawling over the surface to a full blown drama of a bloom has this lovely mid stage of promise. The petals seem to display the shy gawkiness of a teenager waiting to achieve adulthood, being neither child nor adult. This blossoming beauty shows the broad strokes of colour that will characterise the fully open flower, but hides the details within. Will the centre be a paler tone or will they display a deeper pink? Each plant is unique within its species of course, but each bud also contains a totally unique flower. If we look closely at each we could see these minute variations that distinguish each lovely one. Taking the time to look closely at the flowers I have found and photographed in their different stages has brought me such rich rewards. I hope you enjoy these as much as I. Flower a Day #503 View all posts on the Home page.  

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