a woman in a dress standing on a dirt road

Jennifer Marquez

Ivory coloured ruffles in a window in Italy

Gabriella Clare Marino

a white flower with a yellow center surrounded by green leaves

Erika Fletcher

closed up photography of orange-petaled flower

I like to photograph iris from unusual angles to create abstract images that complement the ruffles, patterns and forms of the flower. On a bright day, shadows are an important factor too. A slightly overcast day like this one is preferable. The plane of focus on this image highlights the bright orange inner petals and the crinkled husk of the bud. 
This iris is called Game Plan.

Laura Ockel

yellow and black bird on gray concrete round fountain during daytime

Simon Hurry

a close up of a flower with a blurry background

Daylilies in bloom on a summer afternoon.

sheri silver

Michael Starkie

white and red hibiscus in bloom close up photo

a large multicolored kite is flying in the sky

Ruffles