Rite of Passage

The rescued tulip's last gasp gave me a Blip rite of passage as it dropped its first petals and gave me the ubiquitous 'dying tulip' shots! I have to say, it does still look good as it revealed its stigma and filaments (had to Google the terms). Do look at it in large if you've got time.

(And, I guess, a cheeky entry for Derelict Sunday - thanks to Marlieske for hosting.)