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

I am linking to I Heart Macro HERE.

26 comments:

rainfield61 said...

It holds memory.

I love this.

Lowell said...

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.

Anonymous said...

Looking healthy again!

Malyss said...

The old is as beautiful as the new!

cieldequimper said...

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! :-)

Birdman said...

Rebirth is a good way to go.

Halcyon said...

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.

William Kendall said...

Lovely contrasts!

Crafty Green Poet said...

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

Minoru Saito said...

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

Anvilcloud said...

♫ and the seasons they go round and round ♬

TexWisGirl said...

life pushes forward. :)

21 Wits said...

Ah yes, the circle of life lives on.

Mersad said...

And round and round it goes...

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

Hope your hospital patient is doing better.

Linda W. said...

It's the circle of life!

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful photography ~ love the colors and textures ~ xoxo

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

Rose said...

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

Anonymous said...

Beautiful at all stages.

Ruth Hiebert said...

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

Lisa Gordon said...

Both the old and the new are truly so lovely!

Unknown said...

Beautiful! I love the dried blossoms.

Anonymous said...

Everything is so pretty #iheartmacro

Laura said...

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

kayerj said...

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

kissed by an angel said...

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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