2012, Day 48 - Lenten rose

Folklore would have us believe that hellebore was used to summon demons, something I would wholeheartedly support if it meant an end to this infernal winter weather.  Actually, it isn't bad at all, yes it has been raining and there no end in sight but it is relatively warm and the flora is flourishing.  Still, I wouldn't mind a little sunshine...

Canon 1Ds Mark II, Canon 100/f2.8L IS
100mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 320 ISO