These lilies were part of the bouquet my co-worker got for her birthday. I love lilies but I am allergic. The strong smell will bring on sneezing and stuffiness. So I keep my distance . . . except when I take photos of them.
Maralee
The world as I see it
Through My Lens 
You really get that macro going … full time. Lovely and delicate shots … my pick the last of the bunch – it’s right in my face.
Thanks, Viveka. During the last year I discovered that I really enjoy macro photography. I’m going to try do more of it this year.
Good on you … you should try using colored oil drops on water .. very effective. You have done flowers now … be adventures. *smile
Thanks for the suggestion. I will give it a try.
I love your work… it is surprising the risks we take to get the photo… your allergic to them yet you take close ups…. dedication that’s what it is… lovely Maralee….
Fortunately my allergy to it is only in my sinuses. So it just means that I sneeze all day and my eyes water. 🙂
I can smell these fragrant stargazers just looking at these shots!
They are a pretty fragrant flower.
Beautiful images, Maralee.
Thank you, Mike.