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| 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
What a gorgeous flower and such vibrant colors! You did get a terrific capture for the day, Sandy! Hope your weekend is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
you are in paradise Sandy!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of our early summer orange lilies. But this one has deeper, richer colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo of the lily!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
Beautiful image!
ReplyDeleteMadeleine Begun Kane
that orange is so rich and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGosh but that lily is so beautiful!
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SueAnn
My dad had a full yard of them.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing;o)
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Lovely color, almost like copper.
ReplyDeleteLooks almost like an orchid !
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of the lily.
ReplyDeleteLovely flower!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, Sandy! I love the daylilies!
ReplyDeleteWe have a wild tiger lily here in the mountains. I think they have turned into pumpkins though. http://looseleafnotes.com
ReplyDeleteYes that looks like orange velvet, that's a really in color in decorating this season.
ReplyDeleteorange velvet like a 70's couch when we loved it!
ReplyDeleteWarm Aloha from Waikiki;
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love the burnt orange color n the beauty of lily!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lily, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image! Flowers look so inviting, if only they last, fresh and pretty!
ReplyDeleteHank
Beautiful capture.;) I love lilies and considering that my name means White Lily, you just made my Monday morning.;)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely one as well,
xoxo
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.
ReplyDeletebeautiful bloom. somehow represents the much needed hope for another possible global crisis.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty Sandy. I love all the different colors you can get with the lily, and yours is such a pretty color.
ReplyDeleteWonderful macro photography.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
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