April 1, This colorful flower is in my neighbor’s yard and we look for it each spring. It is the first wildflower I have spotted in our area and is a treat to see each spring. I chose a theme to work from this month, contrast. April is a month of contrasts with the waning of winter’s hold on earth and the waxing of spring. As the dark of winter fades away it is stimulating to enjoy the light of spring. In photography the use of contrasting colors can make the difference between an average image and a stimulating image. In this image the contrasting colors of purple and yellow add a dynamic quality to the overall feel for the image. Contrast adds depth to life. I am grateful for this beautiful and colorful sign of spring. Our lives at times seem a study in contrast... love & hate, birth & death, right & wrong... everything seen in absolutes of black & white. Too often we are not aware that it is the shades of grey that add depth & meaning to the starkness of those extremes.~ Ansel Adams Peace.