PINK LACECAP HYDRANGEA FLOWER UMBEL MACRO

Delicate pink, lilac and mauve flower petal and bud clusters of a lacecap hydrangea or macrophylla umbel. This close up shot shows the individual stamen and pollen containing anther. The combination of pastel pink, mauve and cream colours is reminiscent of confectionery, particularly childhood sweets or confetti. Macro full frame shot taken in a North Devon garden, SW England, UK one July.

Image dimensions: 2538 x 1594 pixels