Sunday, May 18, 2014

Then and Now

 Remains of last year's blossom

A well-established climbing hydrangea climbs the wall of the patio outside Southlake Hospital's (Newmarket) cafeteria. It holds memories of last year as well as hope for the year to come.

Buds of this year's blossoms

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26 comments:

  1. rainfield61May 18, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    It holds memory.

    I love this.

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  2. LowellMay 18, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Very interesting contrast. And it shows well the cycle/circle of life. Spring is a wonderful season in that it reminds us brilliantly as to how new life comes from old.

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  3. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Looking healthy again!

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  4. MalyssMay 18, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    The old is as beautiful as the new!

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  5. cieldequimperMay 18, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    I've never heard of climbing hydrangeas! The buds are big, that's good! They are blooming here, saw some yesterday while limping in the park! :-)

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  6. BirdmanMay 18, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Rebirth is a good way to go.

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  7. HalcyonMay 18, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful! I love hydrangeas, although I've never heard or seen the climbing variety. Hope you can show us the blossoms when they're out.

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  8. William KendallMay 18, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely contrasts!

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  9. Crafty Green PoetMay 18, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful illustration of the changing seasons. I love hydrangeas. Ours are already in bloom.

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  10. Minoru SaitoMay 18, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Hi! Nice captures. Your photos reminds of me the cycle of reincarnation. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. AnvilcloudMay 18, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    ♫ and the seasons they go round and round ♬

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  12. TexWisGirlMay 18, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    life pushes forward. :)

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  13. 21 WitsMay 18, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Ah yes, the circle of life lives on.

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  14. MersadMay 18, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    And round and round it goes...

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  15. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMay 18, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Hope your hospital patient is doing better.

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  16. Linda W.May 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    It's the circle of life!

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  17. carol l mckennaMay 18, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful photography ~ love the colors and textures ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. RoseMay 18, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Nice shots...I like the old and I love the new green.

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  19. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Beautiful at all stages.

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  20. Ruth HiebertMay 18, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    New buds,new life,new hope.I trust that all who see this will regain some measure of new hope.

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  21. Lisa GordonMay 18, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Both the old and the new are truly so lovely!

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  22. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful! I love the dried blossoms.

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  23. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Everything is so pretty #iheartmacro

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  24. LauraMay 22, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    The beauty of transitions. Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)

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  25. kayerjMay 23, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    I enjoyed your comparison of the old and the new. Interesting photograph.

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  26. kissed by an angelMay 23, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    This is such a great wonder of nature!!!
    Enjoy the blossom of this beautiful flower and have a good time and a wonderful weekend :)

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