Just an excuse to show three pictures from 2010. The dew on the lily buds captured my imagination and the picture has been on my computer for ages waiting for a reason to publish.

I got a comment on an earlier post about how far away spring seemed to be when you are buried deep in the snow. An early spring flower will lighten up our days and hint at summers to come.

This seed head in autumn comprises of 5 pod shaped capsules each containing Peonie seeds. The furry outer and curved shape struck me as quite attractive. In the Peonies natural habitat (mountainous China) this construction will help protect, mature and distribute the seed.