Flower Closeups

There's an old adage that you only get one chance to make a first impression. Well, in a similar way, often you only get once chance to capture an impression. In September 2004 I received a little Nikon digital camera for my 40th birthday (thanks, Deenu et al!). Ever since, I carry it almost everywhere I go. For you just never know what amazing scenes might bless your path. Sometimes it's an expansive panorama, complete with a beautiful sunset. Other times it's a tiny little flower that has the sun striking it just so.

Yesterday I was just walking out to do some shopping when I came across these magnificent flowers. I pulled out my camera, put it in close-up focus mode and captured these lovely photos.