Suddenly

We had one of the coldest winters on record, but suddenly it's spring! Just a week ago the tulip magnolias were just beginning to bud. Today many are in full bloom; some are past their prime.

[katy]

Beautiful composition, detail and shallow DOF. It is fabulous in B&W. FAV

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I love what the black and white treatment has brought out in this blossom. Beautiful capture!