How is the effect on this cupcake created? I usually do the swirl with the large star tip, but this looks very elegant and I'd like to know how it's done.

Thanks!
http://vallsphotographic.com/blog/mmmmmm-cupcakes/

Looks like tip 2D, fairly soft icing, firm pressure while piping. I've done it in the past and you're right, it looks quite elegant!

I use a 1M and swirl from outside to in pulling up like you would a soft serve icecream cone. Looks like they put a 2 tone fondant star on top

Thanks for the replies!