Drama Queen of the Garden - a photo on Flickriver

This flower didn’t bloom, it made an entrance.

With petals dipped in drama and a center that screams “look at me,” this Desert Rose is the garden’s undisputed diva. It doesn’t just grow it poses. The buds nearby? Backup dancers. The leaves? Stage lighting. The soil? Just there to hold its ego.

This image captures peak floral fabulousness; bold, unapologetic, and ready for its close-up. It’s not just a bloom.
It’s a statement. And if you listen closely, you can almost hear it say, “I woke up like this.”

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Taken in: United States / Florida / Oak Manor Mobile Home Park (show map)

Taken on: December 12, 2025

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Camera: Nikon Z 7_2, f/20.0, 1/640 sec, 400mm, ISO 720 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 7_2
Lens:	NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Aperture:	f/20.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	400mm
ISO:	720
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.0.1 (Windows)
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