I noticed this blossom growing in the gardens at the Calgary Zoo recently. Just thought the colours and bokeh were pretty and soothing.

Just spent a good part of the day botanizing the beautiful acreage belonging to Keith and Sandy Logan, near D’Artique Hall, near Bottrel. This area isn't far from the Water Valley area north west of Cochrane, Alberta. A lovely day of mixed sun and cloud and a few interesting things to see including a Mountain Chickadee and an Evening Grosbeak (who insisted on hiding deep within a tree of tiny, tangled branches. We also found quite a few Sweet Coltsfoot plants in bloom - so pretty and unusual, I think. Now I'm almost falling asleep at my computer - and it's only 4:45 p.m.! That doesn't hold too much promise for this evening!