Hi John (in NZ), and thanks so much for passing on the gladiola and dahlia photos to the daffnet group ! If you (and your friends) enjoy dahlias, you might enjoy visiting my website, in particular the section on flowers:
http://www.everydayjourney.net/lightbox/index.php?category=gallery/Flora (there are separate galleries for dahlias, daffodils, etc.)
I’m redesigning the whole thing, so you’re looking at the current but not yet at the latest version; nevertheless, I’ve been fortunate to have access to some good dahlia / daffodil flowers to photograph over here. But now, thanks to your shots, I’m drooling to go back to New Zealand !!! (I was on-trial for a month with the NZSO as one of 2 finalist for the cor anglais position – oh do I love your country !!!!)
Thanks again, John, and all the best (see you in Murphy’s ??)
Franck