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Alessandra Barucchieri

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Svolvær , Lofoten, Norway<br /> At dawn, the view from our rorbu on the bay of Svolvær. A rejuvenating view.<br /> All’alba, la vista dal nostro rorbu sulla baia di Svolvær. Una vista rigenerante.
Florence, Italy.<br /> The Italian national aerobatic air patrol, called “Frecce Tricolori”, carries out an overflight of all the main Italian cities immediately after the lockdown due to the pandemic. Here he is in Florence, where he makes a passage spreading out like a fan to greet the citizens. <br /> <br /> Firenze, Italia.<br /> La pattuglia acrobatica nazionale italiana, chiamate “Frecce Tricolori”, effettua subito dopo il lockdown doc<br /> Vito alla pandemia, un sorvolo di tutte le principali città italiane. Qui è su Firenze, dove effettua un passaggio allargandosi a ventaglio per salutare la cittadinanza.
Cappadocia, Turkey<br /> The sun rises slowly and beautifully behind the Fairy Chimney in Cappadocia.<br /> <br /> Cappadocia, Turchia<br /> Il sole sorge lento e bellissimo dietro i Cammini delle Fate in Cappadocia.
Plateau of Castelluccio di Norcia, Italy.<br /> In a spring that has just begun, horses free on the plateau follow the rays of the newly-risen sun.<br /> <br /> Altopiano di Castelluccio di Norcia, Italia.<br /> In una primavera appena iniziata, cavalli in libertà sull’altopiano seguono i raggi del sole appena sorto.
In Konya in Turkey, the mausoleum of Mevlâna, at sunset. This is the place where are preserved the remains of Mevlâna, also known as Rumi, a philosopher who founded the Sufi philosophy and the order of the Rotating Dervishes.<br /> <br /> A Konya in Turchia, il mausoleo di Mevlâna, al tramonto. Questo è il luogo dove sono conservate le spoglie di Mevlâna, noto anche come Rumi, un filosofo che ha fondato la filosofia Sufi e l’ordine dei Dervisci Rotanti.
Favignana Island, Egadi archipelago, Sicily, Italy<br /> The Sicilian island juts out into the transparent and beautiful sea, towards another of the islands of the archipelago. The sunset makes everything wonderfully sweet.<br /> Isola di Favignana, Arcipelago delle Egadi, Sicilia, Italia<br /> L’isola siciliana si protende nel mare trasparente e bellissimo, verso un’altra delle isole dell’arcipelago. Il tramonto rende tutto meravigliosamente dolce.

About Alessandra

Looking at the world with curious eyes Guardando il mondo con occhi curiosi

Date of the competition

Collections25 — 36

01 Sep.2019

05 Sep.2020

Top 10 photographers of 2020

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27 photos, Number One

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27 photos, Number One

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The clouds open on the top of the Lagazuoi in the Dolomites, Italy, allowing the highest peaks to be glimpsed in a supernatural light<br /> <br /> Le nuvole di aprono sulla cima del Lagazuoi sulle Dolomiti, Italia, lasciando intravedere le cime più alte in una luce soprannaturale
In Norway, on the Lofoten Islands, the ice breaks above the surface of the sea, while the sky clears after the storm<br /> <br /> In Norvegia, alle isole Lofoten, il ghiaccio si rompe sopra la superficie del mare, mentre il cielo si schiarisce dopo la tempesta
In Lofoten, Norway, fjords, and canals follow one another at the foot of the mountains with beautiful reflections<br /> <br /> Alle Lofoten, Norvegia, i fiordi e i canali si susseguono ai piedi delle montagne con riflessi bellissimi
On the lake of Beyşehir, in Turkey, a breathtaking sunset enchants a passerby.<br /> Sul lago di Beyşehir, in Turchia, un tramonto mozzafiato incanta un passante.
In Konya in Turkey, the mausoleum of Mevlâna, at sunset. This is the place where are preserved the remains of Mevlâna, also known as Rumi, a philosopher who founded the Sufi philosophy and the order of the Rotating Dervishes.<br /> <br /> A Konya in Turchia, il mausoleo di Mevlâna, al tramonto. Questo è il luogo dove sono conservate le spoglie di Mevlâna, noto anche come Rumi, un filosofo che ha fondato la filosofia Sufi e l’ordine dei Dervisci Rotanti.
Svolvær , Lofoten, Norway<br /> At dawn, the view from our rorbu on the bay of Svolvær. A rejuvenating view.<br /> All’alba, la vista dal nostro rorbu sulla baia di Svolvær. Una vista rigenerante.
Nusfjord, Lofoten Norway<br /> Arriving in Nusfjord, a beautiful little town in Lofoten, the view suddenly widens towards the fjord and towards the town and the sea. And if the sun is at sunset it becomes very very suggestive.<br /> Arrivando a Nusfjord, bellissimo paesino delle Lofoten, improvvisamente la vista si allarga sul fiordo verso il paese e verso il mare. E se il sole è al tramonto diventa molto molto suggestivo.
Beyşehir Lake, Turkey<br /> On the waters of Lake Beyşehir, gilded by sunset, boats come out for daily fishing<br /> Sulle acque del lago di Beyşehir, dorate dal tramonto, le barche escono per la pesca giornaliera
Florence, Italy<br /> The dome of the Chiesa del Cestello is reflected on the waters of the Arno.<br /> <br /> Firenze, Italia<br /> La cupola della Chiesa del Cestello si riflette sulle acque dell’Arno.
Florence, Italy<br /> The Arno flows like a mirror under the Ponte alle Grazie.<br /> In August 1944, the bridge was destroyed by the Germans as they retreated before the advance of allied forces in World War II. After the war ended, a competition was launched to create a new design for the replacement bridge. It won a project of a group made up of architects including Giovanni Michelucci, Edoardo Said, Edoardo Detti, Riccardo Gizdolich and Danilo Know and an engineer, Piero Melucci; they presented a project consisting of four thin piers with thin arches between them. The new bridge was completed in 1953. The new design is in harmony with the surrounding city, although it does not reflect the shape of the previous bridge.<br /> <br /> Firenze, Italia<br /> L'Arno scorre come uno specchio sotto il Ponte alle Grazie.<br /> Nell'agosto 1944, il ponte fu distrutto dai tedeschi mentre si ritiravano prima dell'avanzata delle forze alleate nella seconda guerra mondiale. Dopo la fine della guerra, fu indetto un concorso per creare un nuovo design per il ponte sostitutivo. Vinse il progetto di un gruppo formato da architetti tra cui Giovanni Michelucci, Edoardo Said, Edoardo Detti, Riccardo Gizdolich e Danilo Know e un ingegnere, Piero Melucci; essi presentarono un progetto costituito da quattro moli sottili con sottili archi tra loro. Il nuovo ponte fu completato nel 1953. Il nuovo design è in armonia con la città circostante, anche se non rispecchia la forma del ponte precedente.
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22 photos, TOP3

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22 photos, TOP3

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This was shot at the waterfront of the Jaddaf area in Dubai. Just after the sunset, the sky colors with the backdrop of Dubai Skyline looked amazing and I knew it’s the perfect setting for a good photograph.
This picture was taken from this location called the Gyara Siddi early morning around 5:30 am just before the sunrise. The sky looked so pink and there were haze and fog around. The reflection of Taj Mahal in the Yamuna River looked breathtaking. This is quite a secret and undiscovered spot and there was a local villager standing all alone by himself and watching the view as well which made my frame quite interesting and I knew it’s worth capturing it.
This was taken from the canopy spot which is around 5 km walk from the Taj Mahal east gate entrance. It was shot in the evening during the sunset time and the sun hiding right on top of the Taj Mahal between the clouds looked quite dramatic. The whole scene looked quite dreamy and romantic and it was worth capturing.
This was taken from a rooftop at Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai during the sunset. The Golden hour transformed the entire Dubai skyline so beautifully and I knew it’s was worth capturing the feel of it.
This was taken while cruising on the Yacht with friends in Dubai. It was the first sunset evening of this year 2020 and the clouds and the sunset was perfect.
This was shot in the night at Abu Dhabi. The lightings of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and its reflections on the water body looked quite mesmerizing.
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20 photos, TOP3

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20 photos, TOP3

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Lili’uokalani Botanical gardens are tucked away, not far from central Honolulu. It’s a beautiful area that sees little foot traffic and is underutilized. There had been heavy rains recently, so I thought I’d check on the falls. I was not disappointed.
Another beautiful sunset on the North Shore. This is near Sharks Cove which is a great place to snorkel in the summer. The winter months bring massive waves, that are best viewed from the shore for a novice waterman like myself.
I walk by these plumeria trees almost every day on my way to work. Some mornings they just beg to have their photo taken. This was one of those mornings.
Hiking after a good rain in Windward Oahu provides opportunities to take these beautiful shots. I use Live Photo and then change it to long exposure to get this effect. It was such a perfect day.
We were leaving an event at Aloha Stadium. Everyone was making a mad dash to the parking lot to get home. We watched as people scurried down the ramp, and I thought it would make a great photo.
The Cathedral of Saint Andrew is one of my favorite architectural structures to shoot at night in Honolulu. It’s hard to take a bad shot of this building.
This was a precarious spot to try and take a photo. I jumped over a guardrail and shuffled down the hillside and used a tree to hang out enough to not have any shrubbery in the shot. The result was worth it. This was on the way out of Yellowstone National Park.
Last summer I promised my family we would travel through Paris and Rome. This shot was taken in the Paris Tabernacle in Paris, Idaho. We also traveled through Rome, Oregon. I feel like my promise was kept...
Every time I’m in Chicago I try and go by Millennium Park. This is one of my favorite places to hang out and watch people interact with this piece of art, with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop.
This shot was taken at the lookout over Waipi’o Valley on the Big Island. The valley is beautiful and can only be accessed by four-wheel-drive due to the steepness of the road to travel in and out of the valley itself.
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18 photos, TOP5

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The paradisiacal and endless beaches of Cofete, located in one of the most beautiful and protected enclaves of the island of Fuerteventura, as is the Natural Park of Jandia.
In the southern part of the Jandía Natural Park on the island of Fuerteventura, we find ourselves from small coves with beautiful beaches, to cliffs where you can see the wonderful sunset.
Momento de relax del pescador en los acantilados de Costa Ayala, pueblo cercano a la capital las Palmas de Gran Canarias, un lugar muy rocoso y atractivo a su vez.
Desde una de las pistas forestales del parque Natural Montañon Negro en la isla de Gran Canaria, encuadro entre los pinos el Teide, entre un mar de nubes, separando ambas islas de Gran Canaria y Tenerife.
Los colores del atardecer en la parte norte de la isla de Gran Canaria y como fondo el paisaje del municipio de Teror que se va cubriendo con las nubes del Oceano Atlántico.
La zona de Costa Ayala está compuesta de unos bellos acantilados, que se pueden observar gracias al paseo se que tiene habilitado y como fondo las Palmas de Gran Canarias capital de la isla.
En la costa norte de la isla de Gran Canaria, existe una zona con un especial encanto, por su bella zona de costa y el gran atractivo de tiempos pasados, como son las Salinas del Bufadero que datan del siglo XII.
Un bonito amacener en la Isla de Gran Canaria, en concreto en la localización del bufadero de la Garita, con unos colores y reflejos especiales en esta agreste zona volcánica.
Composición de arquitectura en la terminal del aeropuerto Adolfo Suarez en Barajas-Madrid, zona de transito de pasajeros, curiosamente en ese momento con muy pocas personas.
Un paraje extraordinario para dar nacimiento al rio Mundo, un gran salto de agua en el nacimiento para dar paso a numerosas pequeñas cascadas y hacer el paraje de una belleza extraordinaria.
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18 photos, TOP5

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I took this photo at a festival in Dubai, skills of this Egyptian dancer along with his colorful costume were amazing. I was lucky to find a good viewing point to capture this beautiful moment. 'Compromise in colors is grey.’ ― Edi Rama
I took this photo during my recent trip to Japan, it was a coldish spring day with beautiful blue skies. One can never get tired of Mount Fuji’s views, no words or photographs can completely describe the majesty of Mount Fuji<br /> <br /> ‘Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.’ ― Helen Keller
I took this photo at a festival in Dubai, skills of this Egyptian dancer along with his colorful costume were amazing. I was lucky to find a good viewing point to capture this beautiful moment<br /> <br /> ‘Life is the dancer and you are the dance.’ ― Eckhart Tolle
I took this photo during a stroll at Frankston beach in Melbourne - Australia. It’s amazing how changing your perspective can have such a positive impact, just a couple of steps down the pier and I was greeted with this spectacular sunset<br /> <br /> 'It’s not what you look that matters, it’s what you see.' – Henry David Thoreau
I took this photo at a beach in Sorrento, it’s is a township on the Mornington Peninsula, a beautiful place just outside Melbourne - Australia. It was coolish summer evening with scattered clouds creating some nice shadows among the golden lit sky, water reflection was added bonus<br /> <br /> ‘The human heart is like the reflection on the water’s surface. The mouth says things opposite to what the heart really feels.’ ― Masashi Kishimoto
I took this photo at Ricketts Point in Beaumaris – Melbourne. This is turning out to be one of my favorite sea locations in Melbourne. Markers on the point make it one of reliable locations to shoot a sunset in Melbourne.<br /> <br /> ‘Sunset is the opening music of the night'.― Mehmet Murat ildan
I took this photo near Black Rock Pier – Melbourne. A beautiful sea side spot with amazing stones, they create endless photo compositions. High tide and placement of rocks made this shot very tricky but at the end it was all worth the effort.<br /> <br /> ‘Leave no stone unturned’.― John Burroughs
I took this photo at Bush Rangers Bay which is outside of Melbourne. This serene location is contrasted by the dark and brooding headlands and wild waves that often crash onto jagged rocks guarding the entrance to the bay.<br /> Bushrangers Bay can be accessed from the Boneo Road car park and picnic area (2.5km). This section of the Two Bays Walking Track passes along Main Creek and provides fine views and passes through shady Banksia groves. You also get views over the surrounding farmland and into the creek valley below. There are lots of birds calling as you walk through the Banksia forest and there are grassy clearings where it's not difficult to spot kangaroos.<br /> <br /> ‘The best view comes after the hardest climb’.― Anonymous
I took this photo during my stay in Dubai – UAE, a famous and popular fountain spectacle at Dubai Mall. The water dance along with its reflection is quite an amazing display. ‘Be a fountain, not a drain’. – Rex Hudler.
I took this photo at a festival in Dubai, a mini project to capture skills of Egyptian dancers along with their colorful costumes.<br /> <br /> ‘All motion is time in motion.’ ― Khalid Masood
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Our last Florida vacation also took us to the Florida Keys. During a short stop on Spanish Harbor, we found this old tree on the beach.
We discovered this little marina during a short stop at Jackson Lake. I took this Picture with my iPhone XS and the Panorama-App.
We found these wonderful autumn colors on a sunny evening 2 weeks ago, Wörlitz landscape park.<br /> This picture was taken with an iPhone XS.
This photo was taken on a very foggy and cold morning on my way to work. This place is located at the "Alte Mulde" near Bitterfeld.<br /> <br /> <br />
This photo was taken on a beautiful sunny winter day while strolling through Halle, Church of St. Francis and St. Elizabeth.<br /> I take this shot with my iPhone XS.
A beautiful day at Turner Beach (Captiva, Florida) was crowned with this magical sunset. This picture was taken with an iPhone 7 Pro.
This picture, taken in Central German, is a reminder of very cold winters. Currently such a photo is unfortunately not possible, it's just too warm.<br /> It was created 3 years ago at a small lake near Gräfenhainichen with an iPhone 7 Plus.
Light painting has fascinated me for a very long time and this is one of my first attempts to paint with light. For this, I used an iPhone XS and NightCap.
This is one of my favorite places to photograph sunsets. It is conveniently located on my way to work. After a heavy rain shower, I managed to capture this reflection.
A windless night at Lake Gremmin and the silhouette of Ferropolis in the background - these are the perfect ingredients for this picture. It was taken with an iPhone XS and NightCapPro.
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This shot was taken from the Charles bridge, with fog moving to the city giving that effect of softness and stillness. Taken at dawn, where most tourists are resting for another big day to follow.
A really early walk at dawn in this tourist-filled city of Prague is worth waking up if you get a picture like this without a single tourist in sight.
It’s always fun to see some unexpected view in places where you least expect it, like this multi-tier waterfall in Hawaii which is breathtakingly beautiful.
Thank you for the little traffic in the park, which made me stop driving and start shooting. It gave me the time to take a snap at this magnificent Yosemite valley from my car.
This is taken from a corner in the temple of Angkor Wat, the place is literally fenced and few tourists get to photo from this angle.
I took this picture while strolling along the city streets. It’s about noontime at the Manila Cathedral inside the historical walled city of Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.
Taken while walking in an early morning walk from the beach of Bagasbas in Daet, Camarines Norte as the sun rises with clouds hovering in the Pacific Ocean.
A cloudy morning as the sun rises in the capital of Cambodia. With the city’s skyline silhouetted for a little drama as it wakes up for another busy day.
St. Barbara’s Cathedral altar with the last supper surrounded by the image of the apostles located in Kutna’ Hora in the Czech Republic.
From Prague’s Old Town Square at dusk with less than a minimal amount of tourists frolicking the square and lights highlighting the architecture off.
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13 photos, TOP10

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Relaxing on our friends' boat on Bainbridge Island on a 90-degree day. The light started changing as the evening progressed~ from golden to orange/red to this amazing pink/blue.<br /> Thankful for my iPhone to capture this beautiful moment. “Sunset paddleboarding”
The passenger ramp leading to the Bainbridge Island ferry was lit up that morning and the color reflections through the structural supports were very intriguing. Gorgeous sky <br /> “Ferry landing Sky”<br /> <br />
A beautiful night on our way to a jazz concert in downtown Seattle, the sky went from a deep cobalt blue to these color layers and the big wheel lights happen to reflect all of the colors.<br /> “Rainbow Big Wheel” 2019
A glimpse of light in winter ~ the silver light cast is the trees ~the sweet reflection of the dock~iPhone 11<br /> Harbor Reflections -Bainbridge Island
A beautiful happenchance~ ferries passing on the Puget Sound~ the gorgeous clouds and color ~ my iPhone to attempt to capture the beauty of the moment<br /> Ferry light sunset.
This magical light and the soft cloud contrast draw your eye along the pier ~ promising an adventure -iPhone 11<br /> “Pier Light”
Nature has the power to heal and restore, something we need at this time in our lives~ these magnificent clouds on a warm spring day were my gift and helped restore my spirits~so very happy to share with you<br /> Lytle Beach Reflections~ Bainbridge Island WA
Nature has the power to heal and restore, something we need at this time in our lives~ these magnificent clouds on a warm spring day were my gift and helped restore my spirits~so very happy to share with you<br /> Lytle Beach Reflections~ Bainbridge Island WA
Some images invoke a feeling of peace that is very powerful. I felt this when I walked onto this dock on a beautiful spring day in the Pacific Northwest. Peace and healing capture for our world are important. <br /> “Dock peace” 2020
The sky on my harbor walk started changing and the clouds looked like a flock of birds as the beautiful colors started developing. Thankful for my iPhone to capture this moment.<br /> Liberty Bay sunset, 2020.
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We are facing a tough time of our lives in this COVID PANDEMIC and this colorful picture keeps our heart alive. I took this picture at home when my kids were busy in their REMOTE LEARNING.
A beautiful Souq Al Bader in Dubai Mall. You will experience the feeling of grandeur, heritage, and wow architecture. I took it a few months before the COVID-19 era.
We all are humans with different emotions at one or another time. This picture I took in the GLOBAL VILLAGE, Dubai, UAE in Africa pavilion and reminds me of various aspects of our emotions.
One of the masterpieces of architecture in Dubai - ATLANTIS, build on a man-made island. This picture I took from far and it's a beauty.
This is a beautiful macro picture I took after my busy work in the operation theatre. Sometimes such things carry you away from the obstacles of the world for a moment. Nature is beautiful and we just need to understand it.
Nothing is more precious than life - the above picture shows beautiful and connected lives together. I saw this in Dubai Mall and immediately thought of shining lives holding each other hands in this beautiful world.
A beautiful night and unbelievable world’s tallest building - BURJ KHALIFA. When you stand down and look up to this building, you realize that humans have immense power and nothing is impossible in this world.
World’s biggest mosque - sheikh Zayed mosque in Abudhabi. Amazing architecture and at the same time, divine feelings after entering the mosque. Just look at this and you will be departed off to your negativity.
A visit to Musandam - between UAE and Oman and you will have a relaxing vacation. It's a wonderful feeling to enjoy a vacation on a dhow cruise.
There are some corners who looks strange and many times unnoticed. This picture I took in the Global village in Dubai where every part of the place will motivate you to shoot and will tell a story.
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12 photos, TOP10

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Paragliders and Clover Point in Victoria BC are naturals together. This much-loved spot attracts thousands daily including those who crave the wind for their sport. This day proved particularly challenging for paragliders new to the sport. I loved the rich blue of his sail against the moody sky.
My iPhone’s close-up shooting ability always astounds me. Roses, raindrops, and pretty soft sunlight are the perfect mix. Shot in Victoria, British Columbia.
My husband and I love Alberta/British Columbia road trips, especially in the fall. We were on our way to Jasper when this pretty mountain vista caught my eye. It just needed a little natural framing to perfect it.
North Thompson River in British Columbia. We were making our way back to Alberta early morning along a nearly deserted highway. I could hardly believe my eyes at the clarity of the reflection. We stopped and I ran back fearing the scene would change. It did not. What peaceful magic.
Sometimes, the best photo ops find you, especially along a dreary nearly deserted highway. We sped over the bridge past this placid sight, but I encouraged my husband to stop and turn back. The perfect reflections, the still river, and the fog had to be captured in an image for a forever memory of natural beauty.
A perfect day in Honolulu Hawaii awaiting our ship to leave port. Issues kept the ship in port an extra day, but it also allowed me this vantage point for a shot of the harbor and gorgeous Hawaiian vista.
I am not a huge fan of snow and cold weather, but when I can brave our Canadian -C temperatures, I am always rewarded. This is a lonely path far up the riverbank in central Edmonton. No one was out walking in the cold. But the light was so beautiful and the textures were charming. I considered leaving the shot in full color, but the dark and light contrasts heightened the feeling of being alone.
Sometimes the sun combined with snow haze can turn an everyday common spot into something magical. Add some moody lines and shadows and voila. This is a neighborhood baseball park in Alberta Canada.
A wonderful bit of freedom during the Covid lockdown led me to a local park still filled with snow. I liked the lacy overlay of the evergreen needles against the snowy background. The grey tones are somewhat symbolic of the collective mood in our societies.
The ornamental Crabtree in our front yard has such short-lived blossoms. But the color and the fragrance are so memorable. And photogenic.
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