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One Tender Heart
Thought I’d give you a little break from all the Hawaii posts. Here’s a bleeding heart, taken in March. . . . Hope your week’s going well! {carole}
Chinese Snowball
I have heard of viburnum, but not the Chinese Snowball variety. Usually, I find white flowers a little boring, but these blooms have just the right amount of green to make them more interesting. . . . It was really … Continue reading
The Standout
I’ve written about the Eastern redbud tree before. It’s one of my favorites now. I do love the way it stands out with its neon-pinkish-purple blossoms against all the green: Up close, the blossoms make kind of a soft explosion: … Continue reading
Last of the Blossoms
OK, just a few more shots of the cherry blossoms in Kenwood. Enjoy. . . . (Blossoms in the street.) Don’t these look like pipe cleaners? Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Kenwood Once More
Let’s go back to the cherry blossoms in Kenwood, shall we? Here’s a closeup of a cluster: There’s just nothing like that spring green color–it’s a perfect foil for the blossoms. In addition to Yoshino cherry trees, Kenwood has an … Continue reading
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Tagged bokeh, Kenwood, maryland, sun flares, weeping cherry tree, Yoshino cherry blossoms
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Tulips for the Equinox
This is part of a series I shot in December. The colors are spring-like, so I’m putting it up today. Happy (belated) spring equinox, everyone. Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}
Strawberry Morning
How about some plump, juicy strawberries for breakfast? I just bought these at the grocery store and am so happy they taste as good as they look. For a few years it seemed like strawberries were going the way of … Continue reading
Blossoms from the Archives
I have a lot going on in my life right now, so will have to cut back to one photo a day for a while. Here’s a look back at some Kwanzan cherry blossoms, which will soon be reappearing in … Continue reading
Mountain Laurel, Texas Style
Even though it was 91 degrees (F.) the first day we were in Austin, there weren’t many plants blooming. One exception was this blue-violet flowering shrub: I was very surprised to find out the name, Texas mountain laurel or Sophora … Continue reading
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Tagged bokeh, Kalmia latifolia, mountain laurel, Sophora secundiflora, Texas mountain laurel
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Dusk
“Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” ~William Wordsworth
Pearls & Prose 