Flower Portraits

Definition: por·trait Noun

1. A painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a someone, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.
2. A representation or impression of someone or something in language or on film.

Combing these two definitions gives what I look to represent in this gallery - the "face" of the flower, allowing its character and "personality" to dominate - the essence and character of the flower...