This simple image of a flower about to unfold is exciting and hopeful. So many times as I have walked through the garden, I have stopped at a flower bud, hoping it will unfold as I look at it. Eventually it does, but I am never patient enough to "see it in action". Thanks for sharing this photo.

Thank you for your thoughts, Lori. I've been enjoying your comments about so many of the beautiful images submitted to the photo contest. It's given me an opportunity to revisit, and in some cases, reevaluate them!