I TOOK THIS PHOTO OF A LOTUS FLOWER and nearby seedpods at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C. This photograph has an interesting composition, brilliant colors, contrast between pink and green, and sharp detail in the beautiful bloom. James Stone BURKE, VA
THE BEAUTY OF THIS MUM with spoon-shaped petals is stunning. I love plants of all kinds and enjoy photographing them, especially with the macro lens on my Canon EOS 70D camera.
Wendy Spierling SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
GORGEOUS IN A natural setting, the blackberry plant provides fruit for many birds and animals, including raccoons, foxes and deer. I found this beautiful grouping at the Mineola Nature Preserve in Mineola, Texas, during one of my hikes there. The white flowers and green leaves against the totally black background…
