The Scarlet of Spring

We went for a walk along a trail through woods and farm fields.  The very first signs of spring were bursting forth.  This is the twig of a budding tree.

The unique qualities of this image were created by the camera and nature, itself.  Behind the sprouting twig was a river with sunlight sparkling off the ripples, through the leafless trees on the bank.  I was using a 300mm lens, so everything beyond the twig was blurred.

If you look closely, you can see a small bug resting on the left side of the top leaf.

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