Indian Paintbrush

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• c-ynthia (1757)
• [2008-03-23 13:17]

Very detailed photo
Great POV and colours. It's good to let the grass beside also sharp. Makes it more beautiful
TFS
Cynthia

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• shaukatmi (3553)
• [2008-03-23 15:10]

Although the composition is almost symmetric it is well balanced by the other flowers on the left and right. The subtle colors look beautiful by reducing the depth of field. The curved elongated leaves provide finesse to the composition. Cheers for a nice shot.

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• mvdisco (35221)
• [2008-03-23 21:36]

Hi David,
Beautiful macro picture with nice colors and sharp picture , excellent POV. and well composed and presented image, very well done.
Michel

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• coed1992 (5631)
• [2008-03-25 11:02]

lovely shot of this flowers David, sharp and vivid with good DOF.
well done.
regards from Dubai..............andres

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• Dot (12330)
• [2008-03-27 6:13]

Good morning David
Beautiful is all I can say about this capture.
It is centered but with the way it branches out fits right in with its background.
Dot

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• azleader (516)
• [2008-03-29 6:25]
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Nice full example of this species. The smooth soft BG highlights the main subject.

I've always known this as purple owl's clover, not indian paintbrush. Though it is from the genus Castilleja that includes all indian paintbrush your example is probably Castilleja exserta (Orthocarpus exserta) as shown here:
Purple Owl Clover

This was formerly in the genus Orthocarpus before being moved into Castilleja.

Most indian paintbrush are usually red, orange or sometimes yellow(sulfur). Wikipedia has this listing:
Genus Castilleja

A really cool place to keep tabs on where to see the latest displays of Arizona wildflowers is here:
Arizona Wildflower Reports

I have a picture similar to yours taken at White Tank Regional Park just north of Phoenix:
Owl's Clover"