I tried to find out what kind of flower this is. I hunted high and low, and even went back to the arboretum, but so far, I've had no luck in identification. So far as I can tell, it is some type of hybrid species. Still, I like the flower, its looks, and am really happy with the results of processing the photograph! This is possibly my last published image of 2015, so I hope you like it!
This was taken with a Pentax 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/11 in the early dawn at Folly Beach, South Carolina. I was originally there to capture the lighthouse at dawn, but sadly, was unsuccessful in capturing anything truly outstanding that featured Morris Island Light. My close friend, Fan, happily modeled this shot for me, and it is definitely one of my favorites from both mornings. She eventually conceded that I was right, and that it was worth being up at 5 in the morning to see the sunrise.
