It never ceases to amaze me--the resiliency of nature.
That trees, stressed in last summer's drought to the point of dropping leaves much ahead of fall, can rebound with such force.
And fill their branches with hundreds of wildly blooming flowers, plump and luscious.
When I wondered if they'd return at all.
And I find another lesson in wondering how this can be.
Wait and worry not in the trying times.
Conserve your energy.
For next season, there will be opportunity.
Be ready.
Flower wildly.
Plum
Cherry
Autumn Olive(Invasive in Ohio)
Tatarian (?) Honeysuckle(Invasive in Ohio)
34 comments:
Very beautiful! Such perfection nature brings us.
I went out today to take similar shots as these but my batteries ran out... no problen thought I as I carry a spare set.. it helps if I remember to charge the spares though:O(
Still I've got your loverly captures to look at.
Lovely photos and very sound advice.
I have been amazed at what I believe to be the most lovely spring in a long time. It is especially amazing considering last year's "Easter freeze" followed by the worst summer drought in history. If plants were human, more of them would have just given up. We should all learn something from that.
Beautiful pictures and a great lesson!
Nina,
I'm amazed, too. I never thought spring would burst forth in such color after the crippling drought.
Love the flowering Quince!
Mary
Very lovely flowers - and photos!
I see I have to take some courses.
Very beautiful pictures:) and thank you for the lesson!
Oh so beautiful every shot!! Have a wonderful week enjoying nature around you :)
Lovely flower shots!
Hi Nina,
This post touched me on several levels. The photo constellations are beautiful. I love reviewing the names of trees. I continue to enjoy your nature blog that emphasizes the communication between nature and humans. Finally, the underlying metaphor spoke to my current state of employment drought. I feel like I'll never get a job again, but this post gives me a spark of hope. Thanks for all of this.
Beautiful flowers and photos, you cant beat Nature for photos.
Pop over to see my Q post and the Bluebells.
Beautiful!!! Thank you!
Thoughtful post. Reminds me of when I was teaching and I asked the class if trees actually die in the winter? And how they could find out? And why or why not? etc. etc.
A wonderful lesson from the Quince. Nice pictures and great choice.
Oh gosh, such perfect images... I am in awe of your photography... very pretty!!
Rocky Mountain Retreat
Quite the beautiful post! Come and see mine.
Beautiful photos. We have Autumn Olives bordering our yard and just love them. Good post.
What a beautiful post! Your photos are gorgeous and message simply inspiring.
I needed this lesson at this time.
Thank you.
Beautiful post.
Well done
Thanks for sharing.
Come visit my Quadruped,
Troy
Lovely blossoms! A preview of what will be happening soon in our more northern region.
What lovely flowers....it is slowly happening here....spring!
Mine is up and running.
Such beautiful images. My quince blooms in February and is long gone. So lovely to see it again.
kathy b
These were absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful post and photos.
all beautiful...
Will you visit mine Thanks
Learned a new word today - Quince!
Your examples helped
Thought you meant 15 in Spanish
I remember asking about Quince the first time i heard the owl and the Pussycat!
'Dear pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling
Your ring?' Said the Piggy, 'I will.'
So they took it away, and were married next day
By the Turkey who lives on the hill.
They dined on mince, and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon;
And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand,
They danced by the light of the moon,
The moon,
The moon,
They danced by the light of the moon.
Wonderful shots.
Dx
Beautiful images.
Isn't it interesting how many of us look at nature for comfort in our lives' trials.
I don't really plunge into the thoughts that often, but I think that if I spent as much time thinking as I do looking, I would be better for it.
The lessons are always true.
Nature is so resilient. Your photos are beautiful.
So many´colourful pictures! Love the Quince, my neigbour had one. And she made jam of the fruits. Nice post today.
What beautiful flowers and trees. Very nice choice for Q.
Beautiful flowering quince. I chose to use nearby Quadra Island for Q. It is a fun vacation destination that you can see by clicking here. – Margy
Beautiful photos!
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