I need to apologize for an oversight on my part. In the last contest (manipulation), I used a picture from my gallery. That was a no-no. I assure you it wasn't an intentional violation of the rules. It was ignorance of the rules that I should have been aware of. My apologies.
First of all thank you for the apology, and secondly but not least what a beautifully done post. You managed the white very well, and such detail, kudos Pat. tigs=^..^=
I have used once or twice pictures from my gallery but I had altered them quite a bit. This photo is very well taken. I feel I could just reach out and touch those yellow stamen. It has a 3D effect. Well done!
No need for apologies, Pat...we humans make lots of mistakes...and as for this trumpet, the glow emanating signals that the good news has arrived and it's time to celebrate...beautiful shot and faved.