A bit unusual looking, this flower, growing in a bed of dahlias, does not seem to be quite in the style of its neighbors. In coloring, it brings to mind a tropical parrot. Perhaps it’s not a dahlia at all.
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Actually, it turns out that this IS a dahlia. It’s a Collerette Dahlia. ☺

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm.

Featured in The World As We See It on Aug. 11, 2011
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Featured in Connecticut Photo & Art on Oct. 3, 2011
Featured in “The Power of Photography” on Oct. 30, 2011

Location: Harkness State Park, Waterford, Connecticut (USA).

Edited and shadow-boxed using Paint Shop Pro.
Season: fall, October 10th.