I like the way you've caught not only a progression of focus but the variety of positions this flower takes in it's life, from completely closed asleep to wide-spread joy at life to drooping senior moments.
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+favs for me.
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But, of course.. thanks for sharing this one with us.
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I don't think that you could have composed this one better.
Colours are natural and vibrant. Focus, clarity.. right where you want it.. good good DOF, in short.