Best of the Flowers 2006

The results of the Best of the Flowers 2006 competition have now been selected. The entries in the Best of the Flowers: 2006 were simply beyond amazing: more than 250 closeups of flowers from 6 continents in every vibrant color and exotic shape. The entire collection goes beyond amazing to the simply sublime. Profound congratulations to all entrants. Your contributions show the diversity of floral life in ways both unique and amazing.

Selecting some winners has been a ridiculously difficult problem. Thank you everyone for your comments on your favorites and your patience. Presented below are the final selections.

Please be sure to look at each image in it's largest size to get the full and glorious detail to be found in this amazing look at the flowers of the world.

Nigella by Carol Murry


Water Lily by asyagiv


Hue Blue by nahlinse


Rosée Bleutée by nanafigue


Flower by joserg


Flower by ieatbugs


Happy Valentine's Day!! by Supriya O


Popular Purple Poppy by tandokuno-gurl


Looking Up... by Rettop


Pollen by seanhepburn2006


Stripey by wit