A hand, wearing a dark-colored sleeve, holds a potted fringed tulip over a paved sidewalk in Sofia, Bulgaria

A hand, wearing a dark-colored sleeve, holds a potted fringed tulip over a paved sidewalk in Sofia, Bulgaria. The tulip displays a single, large bloom with red petals edged in white and a distinct fringed texture. Green leaves extend from the stem. The plant is contained in a black pot, which is wrapped in crinkled white paper secured by a green pipe cleaner-like band. The sidewalk is constructed from light grey rectangular pavers and features several square metal utility covers. In the background, to the right, two metal poles and a portion of a dark vehicle's wheel and fender are visible. To the far left, dark, indistinct building elements are present. The scene is illuminated by ambient daylight.