…here in Chicago, it won’t be long before we see this:
Extreme Close-up: Maple leaves Copyright 2009 http://www.anotherthousandwords.wordpress.com
I consider this one of the best XCUs I’ve ever taken…the print hangs on my wall. The central ‘new’ leaves were only about 3/4″ long.
Because of such an early Spring, I am reminded of an old adage: There will be no more frost once the maples begin to leaf.

GORGEOUS photo!! (Sorry to yell, but it practically leapt off the screen at me so I had to.)
~ Lily
Thanks, Lily! Yes…it is just one of my best…but I must thank the Creator for showing me how to re-create the beauty!