Several layers of filters applied to this version.  See the unfiltered version here: http://smu.gs/K6u1Td

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Green Dragon in a Pink Pool'
Native to Asia

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
Plenty of pollen for all.

Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
A sea anemone in the surf.  That's what the centers of these peonies remind me of.

Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
D123-2013 Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China
I have put an unframed version of this in the 'Gardens and Flowers' gallery, here:  http://smu.gs/J6MpSx

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)

Warning: This photo has been red thumbed. Viewing it might be harmful!
D123-2012 Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
D123-2013 Paeonia ???
Native to Asia

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
D123-2012 A filtered version with the aim of giving more distinctness to the petals, but less sharpness overall.
Paeonia ???, possibly a tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa.
Native to Asia

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
D123-2013 Paeonia ???
Native to Asia

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)
D123-2013 Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China
I have put an unframed version of this in the 'Gardens and Flowers' gallery, here: http://smu.gs/J6MpSx

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)

Warning: This photo has been red thumbed. Viewing it might be harmful!
D123-2013 Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China
I have put an unframed version of this in the 'Gardens and Flowers' gallery, here:  http://smu.gs/J6MpSx

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)

Warning: This photo has been red thumbed. Viewing it might be harmful!
D123-2013 Paeonia suffruticosa subsp. rockii, common name Rock's Tree Peony, or Rock's Peony
Native to the mountains of midwestern China; now the national flower of China
I have put an unframed version of this in the 'Gardens and Flowers' gallery, here: http://smu.gs/J6MpSx

Peony Garden of Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
May 3, 2012
(nex5n)

Warning: This photo has been red thumbed. Viewing it might be harmful!
See photo in original gallery.