The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Spring Blooms

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Spring Blooms

Spring truly has arrived in The Roanoke Valley.

9 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: These are absolutely beautiful Audrey! I think I need to move to a warmer climate.....I want flowers and spring and no more dark grey days without blossoms!

XXOO!!
Anne; March 25, 2010 at 10:52 AM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Beautiful photos.
Once again we had snow in the morning...big fat fluffy wet flakes....sun and 60's in the afternoon. My tulip tree is blooming as are the forsythia and false quince.
But I'm just waiting for turtle holes....then I'll be a happy girl.; March 25, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Jan said...: Lovely, Audrey! You have such a good eye for these nature shots. I'm glad you finally are having some nice weather and blooms all around.; March 25, 2010 at 11:47 AM
yoborobo said...: Beautiful pictures! We're right behind you, Audrey. My forsythia is just about to bloom, and there are buds on my cherry trees! I love Spring! :) xox; March 25, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Marlene said...: Great photos Audrey.; March 25, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Diva Kreszl said...: such beautiful images! we are a bit behind you here at the Jersey shore but we're on our way!; March 25, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Gary Keimig said...: wow. Spring. I have heard of it. We just don't get it here at the foot of the continental divide. great shots.; March 25, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Gail H. Ragsdale said...: Gorgeous Audrey! We are just now blooming here in SE Tennessee. Need to get out with my camera :-); March 26, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Unknown said...: oh it sure has!!! wow Audrey...stunning...I can't wait to experience all the blooms here!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs
Diana; March 28, 2010 at 12:45 AM

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