I finally found a skeleton of a Chinese lantern. I have been looking for one for quite some time. I placed it on a mirror and held a black cloth behind to get the dark background. They are so cool!
My heart has pangs of childhood memories because my now 92 year old neighbor grew these at the bottom of the stairs between our houses! Wonderful image and trigger of beyond wonderful memories!!! Instant FAV!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!! You have beautifully captured a fascinating and evocative childhood treasure!!!!