Uncurling Witch Hazel

Watched these uncurl the last few weeks- even through all the snow storms!

[tony gig]

Instant Fav...

[Beryl Lloyd]

Not a clue to what it is , but looks a very interesting plant !

[Linda]

FAV.... what a shot !! This looks so real and love the colors...

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful capture

[Graham Thresher]

Super capture

[gloria jones]

Wonderful capture, light, textures, details

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful capture and such pretty flowers. I don't think I've ever seen ones like that before.

[Milanie]

This is a new one to me, too. Love your lighting - very nice shot.

[Islandgirl]

Very atmospheric shot...............never seen them before!

[ks]

Lovely shot.. the is Hamamelis , commonly known as witch hazel

[Rosan]

I've never seen them before. They're beautiful! Lovely composition and dof!

[Emiko]

I knew the is yours shot! I love the detail and color!

[Baznman]

Yep, Witch hazel, One of the Chinese varieties, probably 'Diane' The Chinese variety bloom in the spring, while the natives bloom in the fall. These have a wonderful, subtle scent :)

[Anne Pancella]

Love these colors.

[Babs]

I've no idea what it is but it looks so beautiful.

[alia_801]

What pretty flowers! No idea what they are, but they're lovely.

[Hazel]

I think it's witch hazel (perhaps I should know!) and I note others do too. Has a lovely scent.

[redfuchsia555]

Amazing, fav

[Margaret Brown]

Very pretty but can't help you on the variety!

[Paula W]

How pretty, looks like little curls of paper. Isn't it great how there's always someone here who can help with identification! The colours and tones are beautiful.

[Lois]

@tonygig @beryl @pippie @ziggy77 @thresheg @seattlite @mittens @milaniet @radiogirl @fntngrma @emiko @onewing @alia_801 @redfuchsia555 @craftymeg @paulaw Thank you for your great comments! @momzo @baznman @quietpurplehaze Thank you for letting us all know that it's witch hazel!! Wow! I wouldn't have ever guessed!!

[Virginia Perry-Unger]

Beautiful!

[Carol]

Very beautiful, a fav!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

How interesting! It almost looks like unfurling pieces of paper. And such unique colors too.

[Brenda]

Very interesting plant. Great shot.

[Vesna]

Looks like curls of paper!