almost looking like the famous british breakfast omelet, this is actually an extreme closeup shot of a flower petal. more specifically, an area of 0.06 x 0.04 inches (about the thickness of a DVD) of a gladiolus bloom. i focused on the area of the petal where it transitioned from an overall pale-yellow down to it's dark-red throat. here, i discovered a layer of egg-yolk-like cells separated by clear gel-like cells which allowed me to see down to a lower layer of pale-yellow flesh riddled with tiny purple spots (averaging 1/1500 of an inch each). all-in-all, a most interesting find for the day that makes a beautiful piece of abstract art.

i'm no giraffe expert, but i think the left one wants a kiss.

looking straight down toward the tops of foliage and a simple dirt (mud) road.

massive thumb-shaped rock slowly shifting from erosion

distant wall of sandstone in warm evening light (Utah wilderness)

sunrise in KaPa'a

I came across this friendly creature high in the Andes Mountains. As I began a quick set up for a photo, she came closer and more curious and I couldn't help but notice a seemingly happy expression.

extremely well manicured shrubbery in Japanese garden