Sunday, May 10, 2015

Fresh Growth

 Crabapple blossoms

Ontario has experienced record heat this week so spring has suddenly hurried along, I think a tad too fast as I haven't been able to keep up with my photos and my gardens all at the same time! I would prefer a more leisurely pace but Mother Nature had other plans.

 Linden leaves

 Last of the pussy willows

Red-osier dogwood leaves

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41 comments:

  1. MadSnapperMay 10, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    mother nature has a mind of her own and seems to have lost it completely this year.. gorgeous photos as always

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  2. eileeninmdMay 10, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    The weather does seem to be unpredictable.. Lovely blossoms and images. Happy Mother's Day to you! have a great day!

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  3. Coloring Outside the LinesMay 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Pretty blossoms- have a super day!

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  4. AnvilcloudMay 10, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Yes, the pace has been crazy. Love the dogwood pic.

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  5. BirdmanMay 10, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Spring has EXPLODED here too. Gonna be 82 on my deck today.

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  6. rainfield61May 10, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Mother Nature tends to give surprises nowadays.

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  7. TexWisGirlMay 10, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    gorgeous bursts!

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  8. Magia da InêsMay 10, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    ╰✿づ Fotos lindas da mãe natureza.

    FELIZ DIA DAS MÃES!!!

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.

    ╰╮✿
    ✿✿ه° ·.

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  9. VPMay 10, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Masterful shots, as always! We also had a sudden surge in temperature here, and spring looks almost like summer now...

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  10. Mary HoneMay 10, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Spring is springing. Sp pretty.

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  11. Ginny HartzlerMay 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful macros!! What is the first one? Maybe a crab apple? Everything is blooming here too. And I have to think: what will be left for summer?

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  12. Sylvia KMay 10, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I think many of us have had an amazingly early Spring this year!! Everything is blooming here too and has been for weeks!! It is a colorful world here in Oregon and I do love it!! Looks as though you're experiencing the same! Such beautiful captures, as always, I do love the macros!! Have a beautiful day!!

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  13. Linda W.May 10, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Your first photo is a beauty!

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  14. GwenMay 10, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    very pretty! Have a great day!

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  15. RedPatMay 10, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Yes we seem to be in summer already, EG! Too fast for the blossoms.

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  16. William KendallMay 10, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Crabapple blossoms, so that's what they are. They are beautiful. We're seeing the blossoms in the trees here too. I'll have to photograph them before they go, though I have no idea when I'll feature them- the tulip festival's going to be taking up some time.

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  17. Amy at love made my homeMay 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    It is amazing how when the plants start to grow, gosh they surely do get on and grow don't they!! xx

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  18. Ruth HiebertMay 10, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Beautiful photos. We had warm days and now are back to cold.

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  19. RandyMay 10, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Love the first and the last shot.

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  20. StephanieMay 10, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous images!

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  21. handmade by amaliaMay 10, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Lovely photos! Nature sure is giddy this spring.
    Amalia
    xo

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  22. KathyMay 10, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Ours crabapples and dogwoods are long gone. We were above 80 today and warily looking at the clouds in view of all the tornados that have been around lately. I hope we continue to dodge the bullet. I'm not sure you observe Mother's Day in Canada, but if so, and if not, happy Mother's Day, Tina!

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  23. RoseMay 10, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    These are so sharp! And beautiful.

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  24. LeoraMay 10, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    What a lovely selection! I'm not too fond of heat, so I enjoyed the cold spring. Seems to be gone, oh well.

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  25. MichelleMay 10, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    I do like the photo of the Dogwood leaves!

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  26. CloudiaMay 10, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Your photos inspire!






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    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  27. JackMay 10, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    The crabapple blossoms are delightful. Your dogwood is quite different than the ones I have in my West Hartford yard. I have the original (cornus florida) and two newer ones (kousa) but neither looks like that.

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  28. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮May 11, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    It's lovely to see different colors on the leaves.

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  29. AnonymousMay 11, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    Great collection, its amazing what a blast of sunshine and heat can do to accelerate growth!

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  30. HalcyonMay 11, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    I remember Ontario springs as being very short. Hope you enjoyed it. Summer is here!!!

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  31. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    I love the crabapple blossoms!

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  32. DeniseinVAMay 11, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Fabulous!

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  33. maryaustriaMay 11, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Amazing photos! Love the light too!

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  34. Jenn JilksMay 11, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    It has been warm, until today!!!!
    Love your close-ups!

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  35. DonnaMay 11, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Fabulous trees and the linden leaves on my young tree look just like this now...

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  36. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 11, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Mother Nature has her own timetable, that's for sure. Beautiful flowers -- and memories for me (cuz it just goes from cooler summer to hotter summer here, no spring).

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  37. cieldequimperMay 11, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    I bet these make you really happy! Lovely macros!

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  38. IndraniMay 12, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    The focus is excellent in these! Great pics.

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  39. NCSueMay 13, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    How lovely!
    I hope you'll link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-walk-on-beach.html

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  40. Alexa TMay 14, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Unpredictable nature and weather, indeed!! Lovely images, aspects of buds, fresh leaves and so sweet pretty pink blooms... So have a great sunny Spring in MAy!!

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  41. Rambling WoodsMay 15, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful photos Tina..I agree, it got so hot and then everything was blooming and leafing out...Michelle

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