Pastel Henderson's Shooting Stars

[best appreciated at full size against black]

Back in March, our hillside exploded into blossom as Henderson's Shooting Stars burst into bloom. Hundreds upon hundreds of flowers covered our property wherever there were trees to protect them from direct sunlight. These flowers are almost always a deep purple, but once in a rare while I would discover a very pale lavender one. Of course I needed to take pictures!! I think both color variations are beautiful!

This image was taken in March, 2012.