Beautiful Burst of Pink could be a new name. Gorgeous! The colors from light to dark in the pink/red makes me think of Valentines Day. Nice story on how you discovered the kind of flower it is. I like the way you framed the blossom and great work on the design of your name.

6 Feb 2008 3:13am

@Barbara: Thanks for the new capton title, Barbara. I've made the appropriate change!

greg from Denver, United States

The flower's name isn't "Hydrangea"...

It's "Bob".

Honestly, do I have to everything around here? Well, do I??

(nice shot btw)

6 Feb 2008 3:22am

@greg: You are too crazy, Greg! You're not going to fool me this time! :-)

Barbara from Florida, United States

Wow! I am honored and impressed. (and please do not name it Bob) kind of an inside joke.

6 Feb 2008 3:46am

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

It's very pretty, but am in agreement with martie and MaryB -- it looks like a double hibiscus to me. Hydrangeas have multiple flowerettes in their blooming cluster and the pinks I've seen are more purple-pink than actual amazing pink (like this photo).

6 Feb 2008 12:08pm

@Viewfinder: Double hibiscus it is. :-)

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