This Best Shot comes from frequent contributor Laura Shmania, who took this photo in memory of Eve Carson.

"I took it at the UNC Arboretum on March 10. The Star Magnolia blossoms are both beautiful and incredibly fragrant. Here is a verse to accompany the photo:

"We only have this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand... and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late." — Marie Beynon Ray

You can see more of Laura's photographs at www.butterflites.smugmug.com, and you can reach her at lshmania@mindspring.com.

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