You can probably tell I am having a severe case of Spring Fever this year. Perhaps it's because spring has taken its time showing up in Michigan, so I really appreciate the mild temps and popping flowers and flowering trees.
This weekend the weather was perfect--for me--so I HAD to get out and capture the spring "feel" as much as I could with a camera. I'm sharing some of the 46 photos I took around my neighborhood. No, not all 46!!
We have a lovely little park near my house, Arboretum Park. The last photos are from that area. The wiildflowers are amazing! I hope you enjoy a little touch of spring courtesy of my camera.
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Tulip time in Michigan. In fact this week is the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, MI. |
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Flowering trees are loaded with blooms this year. Spectacular! |
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Nothing beats the sweet fragrance of hyacinths. I could smell these beauties way before I saw them! |
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Wild violets abound at Arboretum Park. I don't care if they DO invade the lawns. They are so delicate and cute. |
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You can see how the violets are carpeting the groundscape. |
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Not sure what wilflowers these white beauties are. They make you smile when you see them. |
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Trillium are really putting on a show this spring. |
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The little creek running through the park is very full, and running fast. So peaceful. |
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The park is a restful, quiet place to plan another story.
Lots of events happening in May besides Mother's Day and my birthday (watch for a present FROM me to you). We begin a summer long event discovering hobbies of my author friends. Yes, authors are creative in more than just writing stories. Every Thursday I'll introduce you to their pastimes.
Thanks for visiting! |
1 comment:
I was outside for 2 hours gardening, well, to be honest I was weeding. And then my back said enough. LOL. My gardens are on a hill.
Beautiful photos.
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