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What can I say about these.  I am not happy with them yet, they are my first attempts.  They are too dark, the focus not quite right.  They require effort and planning.

Hibiscus are so vibrant on the bush.   They lead a loud, raucous and colorful life.  Their decay is sudden but even so,there remains an exotic feel.  The colors in these fading hibiscus blooms are subtle and rich, not tropical but vintage.  Like expensive, old drapes in the salon of a 17th century chateau.  There is texture not present in a young bloom, like the wrinkles of an old man whose life has been very interesting.  Almost a smile as life passes away.

Somehow, I feel a bit of myself comes out with them.  Like most men, I keep too much inside and something about these photos lets me express those private feelings.

Nikon D90 with Tamron 90.  1/8s at f/11.  ISO500.  In Lightroom, added vibrance, brightened lights, darkened shadows, sharpened and applied noise reduction.