Aha, AJ! I was waiting for something like this. The crystalline appearance of the flower probably could stand on its own. But the dramatic tonal and color contrasts make it that much more vibrant. (A favorite and admire) - - michael

nice to see they're popping up in your area as well! Lovely!

Michael, thanks for your comments. Out for a walk this afternoon and happened to see this one. AJ

Gregory and Verena, I'm in NC so we may have actually beat you on some!! Lots of tulips and daffodils already up. I am so ready for spring.. AJ

is a good sign and so pleasantly for eyes,I like how petals look and glow like a lamp on the ground.Very nice one.

Radu, nice to hear from you and thank you for your comments!! AJ

AJ- you're right for sure- our daffs are up and budding, but not open yet and tulips are ne'er to be seen!

Hope and a beautiful image of what's to come. So well done AJ..........................BR, Holger

Holger, thanks for visiting! !! $ AJ

Wonderful flower in his real environment, AJ! PDE

Pierre, thanks so much for viewing! ! AJ