Josee Lilacs

These are lilacs - specifically Josee Lilacs (I think so, anyway.  I'm not a trained botanist.)  I took the photograph using my DIY macro lens.   These particular blooms were found in the Asian garden along the riverwalk in Des Moines, Iowa.  Lilacs - and the smell of lilacs - always make me remember the few years I spent living in Lombard, Illinois and marching in the Lilac Parade with the Glenbard East marching band.  I hate marching band.

Josee Lilac by Jeff Carter on 500px