there's more reflection in this post than lotus blooms in water, @slowwalker.
I liked the way you interspersed portraits of people with photos of flowers, then brought it all together at the end.
You are right - there is a type of beauty in perfection but it is sterile and devoid of life.
It is the same with people - our defects and faults give us character and mystery.
An inspired post, my friend
thank you