Saturday, September 24, 2011

Today's Flowers: Lily

From August 18, 2011

The lilies at the New Hanover County Arboretum were just gorgeous. Their beautiful colors and textures stood out especially on a gray day that would eventually bring a good, drenching storm. Before then, though, their orange velvet petals stretched out like an invitation.

Today's Flowers

26 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a gorgeous flower and such vibrant colors! You did get a terrific capture for the day, Sandy! Hope your weekend is going well!

Sylvia

sandra said...

you are in paradise Sandy!

kanak7 said...

Reminds me of our early summer orange lilies. But this one has deeper, richer colours.

Pietro said...

Beautiful photo of the lily!
Happy Sunday!

Mad Kane said...

Beautiful image!

Madeleine Begun Kane

Lin Floyd said...

that orange is so rich and beautiful!

SueAnn said...

Gosh but that lily is so beautiful!
Hugs
SueAnn

A Lady's Life said...

My dad had a full yard of them.

Cildemer said...

Very beautiful shot!
Thanks for sharing;o)

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Have a nice and happy Sunday****

Indrani said...

Lovely color, almost like copper.

Gattina said...

Looks almost like an orchid !

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Carver said...

Beautiful shot of the lily.

Mama Zen said...

Lovely flower!

eileeninmd said...

It is beautiful, Sandy! I love the daylilies!

colleen said...

We have a wild tiger lily here in the mountains. I think they have turned into pumpkins though. http://looseleafnotes.com

Pat said...

Yes that looks like orange velvet, that's a really in color in decorating this season.

Cloudia said...

orange velvet like a 70's couch when we loved it!


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swapnap said...

love the burnt orange color n the beauty of lily!

Tes said...

Beautiful lily, Sandy!

kaykuala said...

Beautiful image! Flowers look so inviting, if only they last, fresh and pretty!

Hank

Zuzana said...

Beautiful capture.;) I love lilies and considering that my name means White Lily, you just made my Monday morning.;)
Have a lovely one as well,
xoxo

Arija said...

What superb colour Sandy! I could use some of that forecast rain. Our temps are already soaring and the ground is drying up as you watch.

dong ho said...

beautiful bloom. somehow represents the much needed hope for another possible global crisis.

Denise said...

It's a beauty Sandy. I love all the different colors you can get with the lily, and yours is such a pretty color.

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Wonderful macro photography.

Regards and best wishes