Spring is in full swing here in Southern California…actually, the scary thing is that it has been here since late February. I don’t like that one bit, but I do like the colors that have sprung up over the past few weeks. Definitely things I like to see and they make me appreciate the time I take to walk outdoors even (and especially) after a long day at work.
Thought I would share some with you here, as it would allow me to do three things in one:
1) Take part in this past week’s Photo Challenge,
2) Be a BeWoW blogger as I see nature’s beauty as wonderful – and…
3) Encourage you to go outside and check to see if spring is making itself known in your neighborhood! (Apologies to those in the Midwest – I know you still have snow!)
A rose…
by any other name…
Not ready for prime time rose…
Can you spot the pollinator?
This is my favorite – bougainvillea
I love the new growth, sprouting out of the old
I love these, but still can’t figure out what they are called…does anyone know?
Almost a gardenia…
The petals…a heart.
Tellin' it like it is... 
That little bit of gorgeousness has made my day – stunning images! 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Happy spring to you 🙂 x
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Yay! I’m so happy it lifted your spirits…Happy spring to you as well 🙂
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I have been anticipating spring for so long, I can see glimpses now and then but it is gradually starting here. Really nice collection of photos really does make me wish spring would get a move on here.
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Thank you! Thanks for your comment as well – I hope spring visits you soon… And stays 🙂
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It’s so nice to see those beautiful flowers. Our snow is almost gone but there is more in the forecast in the next week. (I’m not sure it’s ever going to end!)
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I know- I swear there are two different countries in one weather-wise! It’s past 11 and nearly 70 here still 😦
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You are so right! I’m just waiting for this snow to be ALL gone! I want to open my windows and hear the birds chirping!
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Great photography, Joy.
I’ve posted my BeWoW post and I look forward to reading yours.
Enjoy the Spring. 🙂
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Thank you! I took another walk tonight and took a lot more pics- I think I’ll have to make another post out of them! Will have to go and read yours from today 🙂
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Oh, I recognise these little snippets of gorgeousness.. I was here the other day 🙂
Just hopped on over from the #weekendbloghop – now you’ve made my day two times in a week :o)
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Ha! Awesome – double win for both of us 🙂
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Beautiful! We are blooming here on the Gulf Coast as well. Our azaleas have just come in, but they are already beginning to disappear. It always makes me sad when the blooms begin to wither and die. Same with the wisteria. So beautiful but so brief!
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Yes! Many of the beauties that bloomed are already gone after a few weeks, especially since we had a nasty heat wave…thanks for stopping by 🙂
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