Sunday, February 28, 2010

Today's Flowers: It's a Girl Thing

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I picked up some tulips at the market on Wednesday because the day was drowning in the sludge of Not Spring. The dark, the wet, the cold, the goo--too much. Nothing else for it but tulips.

Today's Flowers

40 comments:

barb said...

I bought a hanging pot of geraniums yesteray. Spring, Spring!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sandy: Bringing spring indoors in our harsh February weather. I also pick-up some flowers this week.

Gill - That British Woman said...

I love tulips and they come in so many pretty colours nowadays. It's a shame it will be at least another two months before mine are out in the garden!!

Gill in a snowy Canada

Mumsy said...

Beautiful color tulip! Flower cheer me up during this slushy snow days too!

Mojo said...

I love the color and the texture of this one. And the subtle lighting accent on the leaves.

It's beautiful.

Napaboaniya APAD said...

Yes, hardly can we find any females that do not have a liking for flowers.
Even men, my young son previously enjoy going to the nursery to buy/view flowers more than the toy department.

*note* I wrote previously ..now it's mom, can we go home now? lol

Paulie said...

Beautiful sign of Spring coming. Ours are almost in bloom on the ground since we had such a mild winter and no snow since December 27th.

Lin Floyd said...

my neighbor gave me a pot of blooming pink hyacinths that smell so sweet...

Ebie said...

What a beautiful bud! I hope the snow and cold season clear soon and welcome Spring!

Daryl said...

Nothing cheers up February more than a bunch of Holland flowers be they tulips, freesia or gerbers

Sylvia K said...

What a gorgeous tulip! I've been thinking about doing the same thing. The tulips here are so beautiful right now and the stores are full of them. Love color! And they are the best way to bring a pokey-slow spring into your home! Hope you have a great day, Sandy!

Sylvia

Digital Flower Pictures said...

By the time Tulips come around I know it is really Spring. These are a particularly nice color. We have been buying a lot of cut flowers here. For our sake and to try and help the industry in general.

PS It was probably me but your link on TF wasn't working. Luckily I had your site bookmarked and got over that way.

Regina said...

How pretty!

Sandy Kessler said...

absolutelky I agree. Bring spring inside !! sandy

Jenn Jilks said...

Yeah, flowers!!!!

Rosamaria said...

The flowers brighten our lives, Sandy and with the bad weather is good to have them as a company.

Have a nice week, Dear!

Carver said...

Gorgeous tulip. I love the shade of the color.

Stine in Ontario said...

It's amazing how a bunch of tulips can lift our spirits! Good thinking! (I may do the same thing tomorrow.)

amatamari© said...

This tulip is a poem to the Mother Earth!
:-)
Magnificent, thanks for sharing!

Tammie Lee said...

so incredibly beautiful!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

Aren't they the most comforting, reassuring flowers. They scream spring no matter when you have them.

Evelyn Howard said...

Interesting angle on the flower... looks a bit like a plastic one. But then Tulips do. They are lovely :)

Carletta said...

Lovely soft focus macro!
Such a pretty color.

Judy said...

I wasn't sure what sort of flower it was, till I read your explanation! The lighting makes it look exotic!! I love the colour!

Japa said...

Wonderful capture, truly highlighted the lovely flower.

AL said...

That's a different color from the rest that I have seen today...fuschia.(Did I spell it correctly?) Okay dark pink.

AL

George said...

I think tulips are the perfect antidote for the kind of day we've been having. The color is just beautiful.

Mama Zen said...

This is really beautiful!

Japa said...

Had to revisit your post. The first link on the meme has "error" it didn't lead me to your blog. So good it was corrected.

Paul said...

wow one of my favorite ones yet my dear friend

Ann said...

My five year old girls tell me that pink and purple are their favorite colors, so your photo is definitely a girl's thing.

Pietro said...

Great lighting in this beutiful picture. Very nice flower!

anthonynorth said...

A touch of brightness amongst the grey. Lovely.

Ramosforest.Environment said...

Beautiful blossom, colours and shot.
Happy Spring!!
Luiz Ramos

Andree said...

Beautiful lighting and composition. I love this.

JOE TODD said...

" The sludge of Not Spring" Love it I'm sure I will have to work that into a conversation LOL

happily retired gal said...

Lovely choice. Tulips don't do well where I live because it doesn't get cold enough, so buy them to enjoy as well ;-)
Hugs and blessings,

Denise said...

Tulips put a happy skip in anyone's day. Beautiful shot Sandy.

Quiet Paths said...

Lovely image in all its sublime color. Sometimes you just have to go get flowers instead of waiting for them to pop up.

Ayie said...

i liek tulips too!