Friday, March 4, 2011

Spring is Knocking on the Door!







It is still officially winter but it looks more like spring everyday.

 Wednesday, I took a photo of a cluster of  ornamental pear buds.  Along with daffodils, the ornamental pear trees are one of the first heralds of spring. They only bloom about two weeks but it is a glorious two weeks. Each tree looks like a huge puff ball.

Thursday, a few buds started to bloom... isn't it pretty.  Won't be long till full bloom!



Last week, I posted the first daffodils in the garden. This week, my little boy spotted the first naturalised clump blooming in the field.

These early birds are petite blooms-- aproximately the diameter of a quarter. Not as showy as their larger cousins but still they are sweet little flowers.

We found a petite yellow one too. A bit misshapen but we don't mind-- Spring is knocking on the door!
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20 comments:

  1. These are so pretty! I really glad spring is here. I'm looking forward to lots of flower macros in the next few weeks!

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  2. These are such pretty shots! I'm enjoying the pear trees around here too, but I haven't seen any daffodils yet. It's a fun time! I notice a new flower blooming everyday.

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  3. Isn't it fun to see some color!? Lovely captures.

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  4. Our pear tree is busting out too here! But you forgot to mention the odor that comes with the full blossoms! Smells a bit like sewer!!! :)

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  5. Ohh!!!llovely,beautiful,gorgeous!!!

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  6. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your shots, the flowers are very pretty. They look nice against your cute and springy lemon background too!

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  7. Texwisgirl: Ha! Yeah, they are stenchy when the breeze blows the wrong way. Some are are stinkier than others-- wonder if it depends on the variety or if they are male or female-- hmm...

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  8. Thanks for all the lovely comments!

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  9. Superb shots! Here in Dallas we have the pears in full glory and the daffodils are also melting away the memories or a harsh winter. Thanks for a heartwarming MM post!

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  10. I love the center of the pear blossom. that is a gift of macro, we see the tiny details.

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  11. A pear blossom....gorgeous. And of course I do love the spring color...yellow, with your daffodils!!!

    My Monday feature is: COLORFUL fungus

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  12. I can't wait for Spring to knock on my door! Could you send her over.

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  13. Hurry spring. Thanks for the preview, these are terrific shots.

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  14. Gorgeous images of spring on its way!

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  15. Jealous!!! Spring will eventually make it to me but it hasn't happened yet. :) Beautiful!

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  16. Hi Lesa, these are beautiful shots! I'm going to add this blog to my photography section on my sidebar so that I can easily see when you post.
    Thanks so much for stopping by and looking at my tablescape. I have a really cool one that I will be posting tomorrow ... very non-traditional. God bless, my friend!

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  17. Thanks for visiting, Macro Monday friends!

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  18. Oregon Kathy: Thanks! I appreciate your interest in my photos! I'm a photo novice but having a ton of fun!

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