I spend a great deal of time with my camera, especially in the spring during the Skagit Valley  Tulip Festival.  The valley fills with the color of  a million blooms  and is a true harbinger of spring.  There always seems to be one photo that stands out from the rest and this is my favorite shot of 2014.  It reminds us to “be conspicuous ” and stand out in the crowd because we are all special.