Saturday, April 17, 2010

Spring has sprung...


What a difference a few months makes! The photo above was taken on January 28th, out the window looking toward our front yard.




Here is the same view, taken earlier this week. I bet you can't figure out which one is my favorite. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend, dear bloggers!

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Won't you join me for Mosaic Monday? Mr. Linky should be up on Sunday by 9:00 pm Eastern time, USA. I can't wait to see what you all have in store for us this week! :)
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35 comments:

  1. A New England LifeApril 17, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    I was so tired of blues, greys, and whites when I looked at my photos. Now they are filled with color and it makes me so joyous!

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  2. AlainaApril 17, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    I live in the land of possible snow for at least 4-6 months so I vote for the pretty spring picture. I just figured out how to make a mosaic, so I am planning on joining if you will have me.

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  3. Country GirlApril 17, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Don't hit me but I like the winter one too! Mary, I saw that you were chosen as one of the best 47 Photoblogs on the web from the Guide to Art Schools. My Chronicles blog was also chosen. Do you know anything about them?

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  4. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    I love both winter and spring........ Each has their own beauty and appeal. I'll see you Monday :o)

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 17, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Winter is ok, but oh the Spring picture is wonderful. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Judith @ Lavender CottageApril 17, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    After having beautiful spring weather we almost look like the top photo again today.
    We have been getting snow all morning but at least as it hits the ground it's melting.
    I like both of your photos Mary and often take pictures of the same place during different seasons myself. (this has been a photo competition category for our garden club)

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  7. SheilaApril 17, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    How lucky you are to be seeing such beautiful blossoms now...
    Do you remember the words to the old song?
    "Cherry blossom pink and apple blossom white"?
    We had a beautiful orchard in the Okanagan and the blossoms were such a magnificent sight to behold!

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  8. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaApril 17, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Both are beautiful but after a long winter the colors of spring always look good.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  9. Just Another Girl's BlogApril 17, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Isn't it amazing what color can do for your mood! The beautiful blossoms put a smile on my heart :)

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  10. DebbiedoosApril 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Mother nature is wonderful! and so are your photos! Have a great weekend:)!~

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  11. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Hi Mary,

    Isn't it just amazing, how everything seems to turn green overnight. Your photographs are beautiful as always.

    Karen

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  12. MaryApril 17, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Alaina, I look forward to seeing your mosaic this week!

    Sheila, I'll bet that was breathtaking!

    Thanks, everyone!

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  13. Southern LadyApril 17, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    I'm sure I know which one is your favorite. Happy Spring to you! Carla

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  14. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Hi Mary,

    I am so glad that spring has sprung! Love your photos...

    annie

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  15. Terri SteffesApril 17, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Totally beautiful, BOTH pictures.

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  16. SusanApril 17, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Ohhhhhh, Mary. I can sure identify with that first photo! Winter! But I WANT to identify more with the second photo. Spring! Yes! Sincerely, Susan

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  17. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    I agree both have their beauty. The flowering tree is wonderful.

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  18. CharApril 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    gotta love that spring...but i love winter too because it makes spring possible

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  19. Suzy's Vintage AtticApril 17, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Spring at last, I too am enjoyed the sunshine and flowers. It's a wonderful time of the year.

    Have a lovely weekend
    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  20. Molly AnneApril 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Well BOTH are gorgeous but it is always such an amazing transformation to go from winter to spring.

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  21. Americana LadyApril 17, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Enjoy! Joan @Americana By Candlelight

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  22. A Garden of ThreadsApril 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Hard to pick which I like better. Quite with the snow falling, or perky with the flowering tree, I cannot decide. Both are great. Have a wonderful weekend and take care:)

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  23. raggygirlvintageApril 17, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    They are both gorgeous in their own way, but there's just something about spring that invigorates us!
    Tracey

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  24. colorchicApril 17, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Mary both photos are beautiful and I have to admit I enjoy every season! I cook so much good food when it's cold, and I get to fight off the extra pounds gained in the spring.... Yes every season has its rewards ; )!

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  25. Joie MoringApril 17, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I love what that wintery white stuff will do to coax trees and grasses and flowers and shrubs into Spring...and love seeing the 'before' and 'after'... ;)

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  26. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...April 17, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Mary!
    We almost had a rerun of your top photo last night...
    80 one day and almost snow the next!!!!
    Your tree is gorgeous!
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  27. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyApril 17, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Hello Mary!
    What a difference a few months makes is right! I'm afraid I like the spring one the best...it was a long cold snowy winter down here in Kansas and I was sick and tired of the gray...it's so nice to see green and other colors for a change. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday! Maura

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  28. 4thelove!April 17, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Love that!!!

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  29. BailiwickStudioApril 18, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    I love the contrast between these two photos! Perhaps you should take two more - one in summer and another in autumn. ::Jill

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  30. AnnelieApril 18, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Wow! I love them both! But I prefer to be in the second of course!
    Beautiful pictures!

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  31. Rosie leavesnbloomApril 18, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    what a difference a few months makes - I'm sure you thought the picture of the snow was lovely at the time too.

    I'm heading to bed - 9pm eastern time is still well past my bedtime here in the UK Mary. I'll hopefully be entering a CS Lewis Narnian collage in the morning. :) Rosie

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  32. {oc cottage}April 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    I know it's so easy for me to say, since I don't have to live in it, but that snowy shot is just beautiful!

    m ^..^

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  33. GeorgiannaApril 20, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Oh! This is perfect! How great to see them together and the transition. I do know which is your favorite, but both are beautiful. Now you have to capture summer and autumn, too! ♥

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  34. His Song to SingApril 20, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Both pictures are beautiful in their own way because of the imagination of the Creator of our seasons and your amazing talent to work the lens of a camera. I'm very much a newbie in the world of photography. Your photography is such an inspiration ... thanks for sharing!

    Love your music choices too!

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  35. spread your wingsApril 21, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    i love your comparison shot... both are beautiful to me. God has given us beauty ever-changing all year round.

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