the story: I hadn't gone to the uni since I submitted my thesis, so decided to take a walk the other day. Being the holiday season, the university was all empty and quiet. But I had gone to enjoy that quietness, and take some pictures if I saw anything interesting. That 'happy new year' scribble on the frozen lake was one, and this was another thing that captured my eyes. In all too gloomy surroundings, this leafless plant was all red and shining in the winter sun. Cheered up my mood :)