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“Come Closer, Please.”

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Interesting what different story may be told according to which part of the photo you tend to zero in on.  That one little guy looks like he’s doing a vaudeville act. I think I need to get out the bug spray! You need to click on the photos to enlarge if you want to see his show.

For A Photo a Day’s Close and Closer challenge.

Hibiscus with Worst House Guest Scenario: Flower of the Day, 9/3/15

Hibiscus with Worst House Guest Scenario

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Version 4 IMG_4021 (2) Some leaf predator has been busy on this hibiscus leaf, and the severed bud caught in it is a bit the worse for wear as well, but it makes for an interesting picture; and I think the bud to the right in the first picture has escaped devastation, at least.

IMG_4646The culprit causing all this damage is a little worm hidden in this foam.

 

IMG_4645IMG_4644IMG_4641But this bud and these blooms that will unfurl as soon as the sun is fully out seem to have escaped damage.

For more flowers, go HERE.