16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Crown Jewel

I was at the Palm House/Botanic Garden of Schonbrunn Palace, and saw these beautiful petals coming out of a green ball flower head . I leaned in close and took a photo.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 08.2018
Photo Location: Vienna, Austria
Camera: WB800F
Copyright: © Lesley Lucas