Oriental Lily (Detail)

Found a Nikon 105mm macro lens in the cupboard that I have never used, so this evening I popped it on and had a play.

Considered the royalty of the lily flowers, Oriental Lilies are large, bright and have a beautifully, spicy fragrance and their blooms are some of the most sought after for their several unique characteristics that set them apart from all other lily species.

The symbol of the lily flower represents purity of heart, sweetness and virtue, while maintaining an everlasting, exuberant presence within gardens and floral arrangements.