Nature at its best - what’s in bloom in Winter?

When you see a tree standing proud and tall even though it has lost all its leaves, you know its winter and may even be counting days to spring. This tree at the state capitol was waiting to be captured by the lens. And I am so glad I did. Look at her — isn’t she a beauty?

A tree in winter, Jan 2022

I love spring when the flowers bloom and I didn’t realize there are some exceptional flowers that get their…