Are flower photos really that old and tired?

[casil403]

Lately I've noticed many people on this forum who seem to be almost apologetic for posting flower images they've taken on this forum. I've noticed comments such as "too common....so cliche.... just another flower....not original....etc...etc...etc...". I am wondering what the issue is with taking/submitting flower images?

I personally like the subject, I find it interesting and I know many others do also. I also think that no subject can ever be "done to death" and there is always an interesting way to photograph any subject no matter how many times it has been captured already...

I am curious though...is it simply a a "guy" thing, is it really that cliche a subject and I am just missing something or is it something else?
If anyone else has any comments/insight on this topic...I am interested in knowing...