19/366: Jagged Edges

Steve and I visited a friend's garden a couple of years ago, and I frolicked there for several hours with my camera. I was captivated by the variety of flowers and plants along with the myriad insects that stopped by.

This blossom is from a member of the carnation family, formally known as the Dianthus genus, and has about 300 species. This was the first time I had a chance to capture the beauty of this stunning flower, and I spent quite a while appreciating it from all angles. I especially loved this view, which shows off those jagged petal edges so well!

Explored on ipernity on January 21, 2016. Highest placement, #29.