Red tulip isolated on a black background
bottom view of clematis against black background
Faded
Blooming Bright
Strawberry Saxifrage (confusingly Strawberry Geranium, since not a geranium)
Saxifraga stolonifera (formerly Saxifraga sarmentosa)
Family  Saxifragaceae     Distribution  Asia

The plant spreads via runners, or stolon, hence its species designation.

Hidden Lake Gardens
February 20, 2012
(Canon 50D)
Unidentified begonia blossoms.
You can see the monochrome version here:  http://smu.gs/zfi3Wl

Hidden Lake Gardens
February 20, 2012
(Canon 50D)
Unidentified begonia blossoms.

Hidden Lake Gardens
February 20, 2012
(Canon 50D)
Unidentified begonia blossoms.
This is a BW conversion with subsequent filtering applied.  

While I like the soft colors of the original, I decided to go for a starker, more high contrast look in the monochrome.  To my eye, it produces a more oriental feel.  I'd like to hear what you think.  The color version is in the Cyber Conservatory - Tender Perennials gallery, here:  http://smu.gs/xA8KOP

Hidden Lake Gardens
February 20, 2012
(Canon 50D)
bottom view of clematis against black background
bottom view of clematis against black background
bottom view of clematis against black background
See photo in original gallery.