Another entry for this week’s photo challenge of Intricate , but what is it?
Is it an avant garde artist’s latest creation?
Nooooo.
Is it ice crystals on strawberry ice cream?
Noooo.
Did it fall off Lady Gaga’s latest outfit?
No!
So what is it then?
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Did you guess it was a tulip? You didn’t cheat and look at the tags did you?
Which Way Now 101 
So gorgeous! No I didn’t get it right. 🙂
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Did you go for the ice cream answer?
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Yes, it looked very edible. 😛
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ok – that’s a first for me. I’ve never heard of frilly tulips before now. Lovely!
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I’ve seen them before but none as manic as this one. Now I want to plant tulips. Oops. Haven’t got a garden.
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All things come to those who wait … at least that’s what I keep telling myself. So far, I’m still waiting.
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. . . . . . . for?
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… well, in my case, I’m waiting for my plants to come back to life. I’ve just about given up hope for my hydrangeas, although I’m delighted to see that my peony appears to have survived the winter.
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Those are good things to be waiting for. And hooray for the peony. Love them!
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I did guess frilly tulips without cheating, and these are gorgeous! But– I really enjoyed the three creative multiple-choices you offered! 😉
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Glad you appreciated that! I strained my brain thinking of them.
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Have never seen frilly tulips like this – hooray Spring!
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Love those parrot tulips! 🙂
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Me too! They’re crazy aren’t they?
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I knew these are tulips. 🙂
Though I don’t know their type/name yet.
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I looked up tulips with a serrated edge and they are called serrated edge tulips! Or fringed tulips or parrot tulips. They are supposed to look like parrot feathers. This parrot looks like he’s been in a bar room brawl!
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Haha.. Thank you for sharing the new name.
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It was new to me too!
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I guessed a flower but would never have thought tulip. Great photo
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I’d seen frilly tulips before but these were just crazy! I think the heavy rain the night before made them take on a slightly wild look.
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I don’t want to brag… but I guessed tulip as well. My Mom had lots of tulips. Thank You for the fond memories!
I had a few when I lived in the midwest. I really miss tulips… but we do have the ever fabulous cactus blooms!
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The cactus blooms are astonishing. I was surprised how how much color there was in spring when we lived on Fountain Hills.
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I agree! Oh I wish I could show you the blossoms that bloomed today. Wait! I may have to post some more flower pictures. Maybe next week! 🙂
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Look forward to seeing them. I have more tulip pictures!
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Now how cool are these? I’ve never seen anything like them! But I’ve been waiting to tell you…..(forgot in all the mayhem of life!)…..flowers have come up around here and right in front of my very own new house……BLUEBELLS. You said you’d been waiting for them to show up over there….well they’re here! 🙂 Had no idea what they even were myself, but now I know!
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That’s wonderful. You’re own bluebells! I’m going in search of a bluebell wood tomorrow. Glad you’re out of winter. 🙂
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Surprisingly….so am I. I missed colours! Bluebells were an additional benefit!
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I love tulips at this time of year, though I’ve never seen spiky ones. They’re like punk tulips. Am a fan.
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I’m with Annette… would have guessed tulip, but would rather go for the ice cream.
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Wouldn’t we all?!
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I didn’t cheat and knew it was a tulip. They remind me of my mother, who always had a large flower bed bursting with color in the spring.
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What a lovely memory.
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I did not cheat and realized it was tulips straight away. Is there a prize? 🙂
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Oh. Didn’t I mention that? I’m putting some tulips in the post to you. They should be with you in a few weeks. I hope you like them.
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They should be remarkable! So kind of you…I think. 🙂
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You’d better reserve judgement until after they arrive. 😉
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I was thinking prickly pear blossom…wrong! Super photo:)
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It certainly fits the name – looks prickly though it wasn’t.
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Those are beautiful!
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Glad you like them. I enjoyed photographing them.
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Love this teaser. And no, I didn’t guess it right away. Absolutely beautiful flowers. And your close-up is intricate!
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Thank you!
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naturally I looked at the tags, but still got it wrong… beauts
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Well you’re more into animals than frilly flowers, so understandable.
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I actually did think it resembled a parrot tulip, however I was really hoping it was the ice crystals on the strawberry ice cream….
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Hahaha! Have I made you hungry?
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