There are a million wonders in the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh NC -- trees, shrubs and prennials with amazing shapes, foliage, flowers and colors. To me, this conifer shrub had to be seen from very close to see the best part. To me, it looks even better as a monochrome.

7/29/2014. Nikon D800, ISO 1000, Nikkor 105mm macro lens @ 1/60,f36, Nissin ring flash.