The scarlets and vermilions of these Ecuadorian cloud forest wildflowers eclipse any poinsettias in my local shops.
Bomarea sp. flowers
Bomarea pardina flowers
Or these:
Tristerix longebracteatus
Or these:
But our colder Christmas surroundings bring snow and frost, with a different whiter beauty.
And so enjoy this time to remember old and true friends, and reach out to new ones.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Eyes on the Wild 