as the petals began to emerge from the bud
they appeared a deep, flat black
this morning this opened to reveal the deep red surprise within
(click photograph for larger view)
Leica M, 35 mm Summilux Asph + OUFRO
Later in the day
the bloom revealed itself more flamboyantly.
Brings to mind a flamenco dancer’s skirt.
Hasselblad 500 CM/CF-39, 135 mm Zeiss S-Planar on Auto Bellows