Flower Photo Competition 1 2013 : Entry Number 635

The words intimate and private come to our minds when observing this photo. Partially because of the deep pink color but also because of the close-up. The paddles have a velvety and soft appearance. You almost get sucked into this blossom.

Patrick Duhaime Mississauga Ontario Canada Canon 1D Mark IV w/ EF 180mm f/2.8 Macro lens Settings= 1/200 shutter, 3.5 aperture and ISO 1600. I shot this rose from the garden in the front yard after a rain shower.