Tulip Poplar

I've seen lots of these trees in bloom. Snore. Yes, the tree itself is tall and stately, and the leaf shape and shine makes them eyecatching. They are actually a favorite of mine.
I was driving through Old Washington today after delivering some flyers advertizing a teacher's workshop, and my jaw dropped. I went around the block, pulled over, and took these pictures. This tree was covered with these blossoms, which are the size of baseballs.