Tulip in Carolina Inn

The name "Tulip" has always been associated with Holland. In fact, tulip is not a dutch flower. It is originated from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and other parts of Central Asia. We like tulip a lot because of its arrogant but simple look.

Tulips are often used in urban landscaping. In early April 2006, we walked by the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. There were thousands of brooming tulips on display right in front of the Inn front door. We spotted these 2 tulips, one white one yellow, one high one low, complimenting to each other nicely in a picture. This photo was taken later in the afternoon and therefore the lighting was nice and soft.