Pink Tulip
My Little Norway – Flower Show Series
A garden flower known as Tulipan in Norway. Photographed in Tromsø.
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A Different Light
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Wow that is beautiful.
How awesome is that? And as I’m writing this comment, I’m getting a view on the right of that gorgeous strawberry layer cake. Wow; and I’m very hungry right now. Not a good combination. LOL.